Topically-minded songwriter/banjoist Mike Merenda and second-generation fiddler/songwriter Ruth Ungar Merenda front the vibrant band The Mammals and the heartfelt duo Mike + Ruthy. Through four presidencies, they have held up a folkified mirror to America(na). Their recordings and performances continue to express a hopeful vision commonly not associated with their generation (X). When The Mammals or Mike + Ruthy take the stage, prepare for lyrics that land, off-the-cuff anecdotes that connect the dots, and music with a backbone and a backbeat. In addition to their tour schedule Mike + Ruthy produce a semi-annual folk festival in the Hudson Valley called The Hoot.

”Some of the best songwriting of their generation.” High Times

"Some of the best folk-rock music you will ever hear.” - TapeOp

”A national treausre.” - Anais Mitchell

“One of New York State’s finest treasures.” - Americana UK

Go to http://www.themammals.love/mikeandruthy for more information. 

Free admission for students 18 and under accompanied by an adult. Net proceeds from this show benefit Continuum Arts Collective, a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing pre-k through grade 12 student artists and musicians in Maine and New Hampshire with musical instruments, art supplies, creative instruction, and experiences to flourish as creators. For more information, go to https://continuumarts.org.