This week on eTown we feature two amazing guitar players! Trace Bundy is a leading exemplar of contemporary acoustic instrumental music and Ron Artis II is an eclectic player with great range who also sings heart-wrenching songs. Nick also has a chat with Byron Kominek, a proponent of agrivoltaics – the art of growing plants within the micro-climates that exist under solar panels.

Internationally acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy is a sight to behold, and hear, live and in the studio. Using harmonics and looping as an outlet for his songs, the fan-dubbed “Acoustic Ninja” transforms the guitar into an orchestra of sound. His performances are equal parts poetry and play.

Hailing from Haleiwa, Hawaii, Ron Artis II brings a rare blend of soulful depth and pure, life-affirming energy to his songs. Having performed with legends from Joan Baez to the Zac Brown Band, Ron continues to inspire worldwide audiences with music that uplifts and unites, and it was a real highlight to have him at eTown.

Byron Kominek, founder of Jack’s Solar Garden and Executive Director of the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center, joins eTown host Nick Forster for a conversation on innovation and sustainability. From his family farm near Longmont, Colorado, Byron leads national efforts to merge renewable energy with regenerative agriculture, creating a model for a more resilient future.