Tuesday, July 21st 2026

Ethan W. Olsen / The Quilter's Guild

Ethan W. Olsen (fka Ethan WL) is a Musician and Experimental Filmmaker from Boston, MA. He has released two albums in the American Primitive Guitar style: “Blood Farm” (2024) and “The Pink House” (2023). His third solo album, “My God is a Consuming Fire,” is forthcoming with Carbon Records this summer. The Quilter’s Guild combines the talents of Mike T. Kerr and Lotus Wight, creating a concoction of instruments and influences, each avenue explored down to its root by these unique musicians. While both in high demand as performers in their respective chosen fields - Wight in the folk and old-time festival circuit and Kerr as a highly in-demand guitarist on Toronto's live music scene - their shared passion for music history and rare recordings have given common musical ground together as performers. Mike's guitar playing recalls the entire history of the instrument while Lotus explores adventurously through many folkloric styles, handmade contraptions, and heartfelt stories.