Saturday April 13, 2024

Mike Merenda and Ruthy Ungar, perhaps best known as the husband-and-wife duo who is a cornerstone of their quintet, The Mammals, are Hudson Valley-based songwriters who have set the indie-folk scene ablaze. Singers and storytellers, poets and parents, the two tour with their children in tow, embodying a down-home approach to Americana that is honest, beautiful and raw. Bouncing between festivals and intimate venues, these troubadours bring harmony-driven fiddle and banjo tunes to more than 100 shows annually. Mike + Ruthy concerts blend artistry and authenticity with fiery fiddle & banjo, emotionally potent harmonies, and dynamic stories that deepen the experience. Tap your toes, dance, or sit back and sing along as Mike + Ruthy “roam effortlessly through the whole span that is Americana, from alt-country to folk to bluegrass." -The Bluegrass Situation.