Joe and Hattie Craven

Having grown up in a musical household and community, Hattie Craven has lived and breathed music since her early years. Her father, award-winning performer and educator Joe Craven, has been a continuous source of inspiration, fueling Hattie’s own exciting musical journey.

Hattie draws musical influences from Amy Winehouse, Joni Mitchell, James Brown, Louis Prima, and so many more. She effectively reimagines traditional folk, bluegrass, country, jazz and pop, creating new music that is truly her own. Hattie is also a fine writer of original songs that explore themes of love, loss and resilience.

Joe Craven is a sound farmer, educator, record producer, and former museologist. For over 40 years, he has made a living preserving and playing forward the folk tradition by reimagining it as new music. Joe has recorded and played with Jerry Garcia, David Lindley, David Grisman, Vassar Clements, Rob Ickes, Alison Brown and many other innovative artists.