Mike + Ruthy (of the Mammals) (Friday)

Mike Merenda & Ruth Ungar (Mike + Ruthy) are an ethereal harmony duo and the heart of beloved Americana quintet, The Mammals. A cornerstone of the Northeast folk music community for the past 25 years, these exceptional songwriters host their own festival, The Hoot, and in 2025 will issue their 18th self-released record on their own independent record label, Humble Abode Music. While The Mammals quintet is lauded for high energy, deep roots and dynamic performances, a Mike + Ruthy concert captivates with minimalist acoustic intimacy and moving storytelling that harkens back to the great folk acts of past. Ruthy is the daughter of acclaimed fiddler,  Jay Ungar, whose composition “Ashokan Farewell” served as the main theme for the Ken Burns documentary, “The Civil War.”  Mike + Ruthy are also regular instructors at the Milk Carton Kids’ Sad Songs Summer Camp in the Catskill Mountains.