7:30 PM Richard Ruane and Beth Duquette
Richard Ruane and Beth Duquette live in the tiny Vermont towns of Ripton and South Lincoln, along the ridge of the Green Mountains. Their music owes a strong debt to tradition but isn’t bound to it. Ruane, an award-winning songwriter, pens the bulk of their material. Their music features the kind of tight harmonies often associated with sibling acts that have grown up together. They take turns on lead vocals as well as full duets. Duquette has a lovely, soulful alto voice. It blends beautifully with Ruane’s warm baritone. Ruane is also a multi-instrumentalist and swaps off from guitar to 4-string tenor guitar, ukulele, octave mandolin, and mandolin. They often are joined by bassist/vocalist Mitch Barron, performing as Bread and Bones.
8:00 PM Phil Henry
Phil Henry is a singer-songwriter steeped in folk tradition, but not bound by it. He’s penned a treasure chest of relatable tunes about both everyday, and extraordinary life. His muse and imagination run wild; breathing life into aging cowboys, anxious bank robbers and fearful refugees. A musical method actor, Phil not only creates characters but embodies them, heart and soul. His songs are often described in cinematic terms by journalists and fans. A big movie fan himself, Henry’s newest album title comes from an Alfred Hitchcock plot device.
9:00 PM The Lion Sisters
The Lion Sisters are a sibling duo from New Hampshire whose music is defined by the natural synchronicity that comes from growing up and creating together. With Josi on fiddle and vocals, and Lily on guitar and vocals, their tight harmonies and effortless onstage connection form the core of their sound and set them apart in the modern acoustic landscape.
Their music blends folk and bluegrass with Irish fiddle, vintage country, and subtle pop and rock influences, creating a style that feels both rooted and refreshingly original. Rather than fitting into a single genre, The Lion Sisters have shaped a musical identity that is distinctly their own—warm, melodic, and contemporary while honoring traditional acoustic foundations.
Raised on a small family farm surrounded by animals and open fields, the sisters draw inspiration from the natural world and their rural upbringing. The farm remains an authentic backdrop to their creative life, adding depth to their songwriting and visual storytelling.
This past summer, The Lion Sisters performed throughout New England, including at Ossipee Valley Music Festival and various summer concert series. Supported by a close-knit family team, they bring professionalism, authenticity, and a clear artistic vision to every stage.
With their signature sister harmonies and genre-blending sound, The Lion Sisters continue to emerge as a notable new voice in today’s folk and acoustic music scene.