The artist lineup for Ellnora | The Guitar Festival, which will take place on September 8-10 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, has been revealed.

Earlier this year it was announced that the artist-in-residence would be Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes), and he will be collaborating on stage with bluesman Alvin Youngblood Hart and pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph. 

Richard Thompson and Sonic Youth member Lee Ranaldo will also take the stage.  Bill Frisell will perform the score to Bill Morrison‘s film The Great Flood, Marc Ribot will pay tribute to Cuban music with help from his band Los Cubanos Postizos, and Taj Mahal, Daniel Lanois, Adrian Belew, Tony Rice, Calexico, Vieux Farka Toure, Dan Zanes, Chris Thile and Michael Daves will also be in attendance.  In addition to the Russ Barenberg Trio, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Noveller and Redhooker.

The ladies will be well represented with help from Sharon Isbin, Sheryl Bailey, Toshi Reagon, Judith Casselberry, Catherine Russell, Cindy Cashdollar, Rory Block, Marija Temo, and Meng Su and Yameng Wang of the Beijing Guitar Duo.

For a complete listing of the performances go to:  www.ellnoraguitarfestival.com