Mike Shiflet is a sound artist now living in Columbus, Ohio, after returning from time abroad in rural Hyogo, Japan. His performance technique involves a combination of several analog noise generators with Macintosh computer and software, usually resulting in a mix of rich drones and fluttering, frequency-jumping noises. Local talents C. Lavender and Jeremy Kelly will help to welcome the incredible Mike Shiflet to Hudson!

Mail the Horse makes grunge gospel/folk music in a basement in Brooklyn, NY. With inter-weaving melodies, a delicate balance of back-beat soul and freak out improvisation, and the ability to bring a song from subtle beginnings to understated rock n' roll overdrive, Mail the Horse packs a punch of equal parts love and hate; companionship and betrayal.A gem in Hudson's crown, Sasha Pearl's (Pocatello) curious solo work features mini guitar and her voice, shaved right off some lost Lomax recording and beamed to the 21st century for your pleasure.

Sad Horse is Elizabeth Venable and Geoff Soule from Portland, Oregon. Their new LP "Purple on Purple Makes Purple" is out now on Water Wing Records. Now with special guests Jane Scarpantoni and Jill Burton -- with cello and improvised voice

Based out of New York City, this band performs instrumental music with 1960s Jazz/Post Punk/World influences. Original tunes by Dulberger written for herself (upright bass), Yoni Kretzmer (tenor sax), Chris Welcome (guitar) and Carlo Costa (drums). This band is creatively modern sounding with rowdy as well as tender moments.