Artist Profiles
Grace Morrison
Saturday 2-3 p.m.
If nerditude had a formal name, it would be Grace Morrison. A proudly unconventional Cape Cod songwriter, she blends country storytelling, pop hooks, and Swamp Yankee grit into her trademarked sound, Saltwater Country. Pianist, accordion player, cranberry grower, and coffee roaster, Morrison’s music is as endearing, specific, and memorable as the coast that raised her. One of the defining moments in her journey came when she collaborated with hit songwriter Lori McKenna. “I was eight months pregnant when Lori invited me to write with her. We wrote Just Loving You, and it was the most personal thing I had ever written. The way it connected with audiences—it was something I had never experienced before. I learned that the more personal and specific my songs are, the more they seem to resonate. You’ve got to write what you know.” / “Her voice smacks of Jewel, and her style, cadence, song structure is every inch from the school of Joan Osborne, Lisa Loeb, Natalie Merchant. It’s uncanny. Had Morrison been born a decade earlier, she might’ve played Lilith Fair herself." — Lauren Daley/Boston Globe
Tom Pirozzoli
Saturday 3-4 p.m.
Tom Pirozzoli’s recordings have had national and international success, and he’s in the Smithsonian Folkways Collection. He’s been on the Top 40 AAA charts, had a featured release at Tower Records back in the day, and has worked with artists like Greg Brown, Jesse Winchester, Doc Watson, and Willy Porter. Sophisticated guitar playing forms a rich backdrop for his warm tenor, with melodies and lyrics exploring a wide range of the human and global experience. His encounters with people, cultures, and ideas while traveling Europe, South America, India, Southeast Asia, China, and Tibet continue to enrich and deepen his music. His relaxed stage presence is endearing, funny, insightful, and spontaneous.These days, Pirozzoli only performs a handful of times annually as he focuses on his successful fine art career.
Joseph Parsons
Saturday 4-5 p.m.
Joseph Parsons is an American singer-songwriter known for his poetic lyricism, warm baritone voice, and deeply human storytelling. With roots in the folk-rock and Americana traditions, Parsons has built a devoted international following through projects such as the JPBand, US Rails, and Hardpan, as well as a rich solo catalog. Born in the U.S. and long based in Europe, he bridges continents in both sound and spirit—blending acoustic intimacy with electric drive, and reflective songwriting with powerful live performances. His music explores themes of longing, resilience, love, and belonging, carried by melodies that feel timeless yet unmistakably personal.
KeruBo
Sunday 2-3 p.m.
Hailing from Kenya and now residing in the Burlington area, KeruBo is an accomplished Afro-jazz artist, singer, and songwriter with over two decades of experience gracing stages across the globe at music festivals. KeruBo’s musical artistry fuses African traditional music enriched with traces of Brazilian samba/bossa nova, jazz, and blues. KeruBo's vocal repertoire encompasses the enchanting realm of African folk music and Afro jazz, effortlessly transitioning between time-honored African laments and contemporary renditions. Her artistic tapestry has been woven with inspiration drawn from a lineage of music luminaries and songsmiths, most notably the likes of Miriam Makeba, Dorothy Masuka, and Nina Simone.
Sister Speak
Sunday 3-4 p.m.
Sister Speak is the recording alias of Canadian singer, guitarist, and songwriter Sherri Anne Nyberg. With roots spanning Canada’s west coast, southern California, Sweden, and now based between Montreal and Vermont, Sister Speak’s sound blends alternative, folk, blues, indie rock, and Cali-roots influences, anchored by Nyberg’s soulful vocals and expressive guitar work. Known for powerful live performances and lyrics rooted in empathy and human connection, Sister Speak has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe, building a dedicated international fanbase through acoustic performances, full-band shows, songwriting, and recordings. Sister Speak has supported legendary acts including Don Carlos, Air Supply, and The Doobie Brothers, and has performed at festivals alongside Mary Lambert, The Wailers, and Black Uhuru. Her music has been featured on CBC, BBC, NPR, California Roots Presents playlists, and radio stations worldwide.
The Kennedys
Sunday 4-5 p.m,
The Kennedys are vocalists/guitarists Pete and Maura Kennedy. A husband and wife duo, they set out on the road together in the early 90s as members of Nanci Griffith's Blue Moon Orchestra, and since striking out on their own, they have traveled the US, Canada and Europe for three decades as a two-person band. Higher energy than a folk act, but not as loud as a rock band, they mix passionate songwriting with a flair for entertainment and a repertoire of classic songs drawn from their sixteen albums of uplifting original material. Think of a song by Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers or the Beatles, and that smile on your face is the same smile you’ll be wearing when The Kennedys hit the stage.