Alex Sturbaum (they/them) is a traditional musician and community organizer based in Olympia, WA. Alex is a singer, songwriter, dance musician, and multi-instrumentalist, and performs across the country at festivals, contra dance weekends, and more. A versatile and engaging performer steeped in folk music from both sides of the Atlantic, they draw influences from Celtic, American, English, Canadian, and maritime music to create something at once old and new. Alex's performances are always high energy and build an instant rapport with audiences.

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Alex is best known for their powerhouse guitar and accordion playing, their sharp, traditional-sounding lyrics, and their enthusiasm and appetite for collaboration - the latter of which has led some to call them "one of the most get-sh*t done people in folk music". They tour regularly as a solo artist and as half of the duo Countercurrent with Brian Lindsay, as well as with many other bands. They also teach, record, and produce projects such as The Vashon Sessions (a collaborative music project connecting musicians across the Pacific Northwest), TransTrad Festival (an annual folk festival platforming trans and nonbinary talent in traditional folk music) and Raise the Rafters (an annual traditional singing weekend). They have performed on many recordings, and have released four solo albums: River Run Wide, Loomings, Atlantic Dreams, and Slash.