About the Band
Colin Cotter (guitar, vocals) and Sumaia Jackson (5-string fiddle) share original fiddle tunes and songs alongside music from the Americana and Celtic traditions. Their performances move effortlessly from fiery instrumentals to tender ballads, blending sweet harmonies, tight arrangements, and spontaneous improvisation—highlighting the organic magic of live musical interplay.
About Sumaia Jackson
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With a driving groove and smooth, open sound, Sumaia Jackson embodies the modern West Coast fiddler. A Santa Cruz native and Berklee College of Music alum (American Roots Music), she’s toured globally with Jayme Stone’s Folklife, Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards, and played prestigious venues like the Kennedy Center and Celtic Connections. She’s also a member of the Real Vocal String Quartet and released her debut album Möbius Trip in 2019, featuring Colin on guitar.
About Colin Cotter
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Colin Cotter is a Bay Area multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter whose projects range from edgy electro-acoustic duo Old Growth Graveyard to the high-energy trio Joe Craven & Frisky! with Joe Craven and Sumaia Jackson. He’s toured the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and Spain, taught at top folk camps, and released multiple albums with bands like MAC and A Thousand Years at Sea. A self-taught guitarist with a rhythmic, expressive style, Colin brings a spirit of adventure and spontaneity to every performance.
