Adam Levy & Chris Bruce - Saturday, August 29th, 2026

Adam Levy is a guitarist, songwriter, author, and teacher whose music brings together jazz, folk, blues, and American roots influences in a vernacular that feels both accessible and deeply personal. His recordings as a bandleader—including The Heart Collector, Spry, and Town & Country—have earned praise for their warmth, originality, and understated virtuosity. Levy's music reflects a lifelong love of songs, improvisation, and the guitar itself. Along the way, he's collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Norah Jones, Tracy Chapman, Allen Toussaint, Amos Lee, Lizz Wright, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Lisa Loeb.

Levy is the co-author of String Theories: Tips, Challenges, and Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarist, a collection of essays about music, creativity, and practice. He has taught at NYU and USC, and continues to share what he's learned through workshops, online courses, and his Guitar Tips channel on YouTube.

Chris Bruce

Guitarist Chris Bruce (native of Chicago), has been a session player and touring musician since the end of the 80s. Cultivating a foundational approach with his instrument, Chris Bruce has been a contributor to a range of works by artists such as Lizz Wright, My Brightest Diamond, and Sheryl Crow to Grammy award winning albums by Meshell Ndegeocello and Seal. Currently based in New York City, Chris Bruce continues on his musical journey.