Hailing from North Carolina, Finn grew up surrounded by the old time and bluegrass traditions rooted in Southern Appalachia. Doc Watson and The Stanley Brothers were staples of the local WNCW radio station. So it was natural that at the age of 12, when he started playing upright bass in middle school orchestra he quickly transitioned to playing bluegrass. Now transplanted to Vermont, he’s been able to stay connected to his musical roots by playing with Otter Creek across New England.

Ever since learning her first fiddle tune at the age of five, Katie Loomis-Adams has grown up living the joys of roots music. From regularly performing at local Hootenannies to attending summer music festivals, she’s grateful to all the communities and mentors who have nurtured her musical growth. Over the years she has learned from Leo Steinbeiser and Max Zorin and drawn on the influences of Brittany Haas and Sami Braman, among many others. Bridging a love for music and mountains, her favorite Otter Creek memory was when the band trekked up Mount Washington to put on an evening show at a high alpine hut. Her roots lie in State College, Pennsylvania and recently she has been embracing her identity as a part-time Vermonter as an environmental studies student at Middlebury College. When not fiddling or studying she can be found leading backpacking trips, browsing local farmer’s markets, and plunging in swim holes throughout the seasons.