Best Miscellaneous Instrument: John Pointer, John Pointer and Carlos Sosa's Boombox, Human Beatbox

2. Abhinit Bhatt, Pieces of East, tabla
3. Glenn Suchan, Kevin Fowler Band, steel guitar
4. Rick Holeman, Del Castillo, percussion
5. Cody Braun, Reckless Kelly, fiddle
6. Chris Sater, Matson Belle, programming
7. Teye, Teye & Viva el Flamenco, flamenco guitar
8. Diego Simmons, Vallejo, percussion
9. Marc gunn, Brobdingnagian Bards, autoharp
10. Lynda Millard, Dreamtrybe, flute