Sprig of That

Sprig of That is a tabla, fiddle, cello, and guitar quartet playing a hearty acoustic stew of original by. With pioneering banjo player Jayme Stone in the producer’s chair, the band stakes new sonic terrain for itself on Foragers, their upcoming full-length featuring guest appearances by Sierra Hull, Olov Johansson (Väsen), Simon Chrisman, Rohith Jayaraman, and Wes Corbett (who produced Sprig’s 2023 release, bloom). Formed in Minneapolis, MN in 2018, the group has played legendary venues from Portland’s Old Church Minneapolis’ Cedar Cultural Center and NYC’s Rockwood Music Hall; warmed up stages for artists like Chris Eldridge/Kristen Andriessen, the Andrew Marlin String Band, and Charlie Parr; performed at festivals like Pickathon and Blue Ox; and collaborated with organizations like Carnegie Hall and Minnesota Public Radio to give educational workshops across the country.

Lucy London

Lucy London is a singer and touring musician from Petaluma, California, currently based in New Orleans. A folk singer and storyteller at heart, Lucy draws technique from opera training, yodeling, throat singing and beatboxing to give her performances a unique and absurd edge.

She graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in Performance Studies from the School of Communication, and while there also studied classical voice and opera at the Bienen School of Music.

Lucy has studied and performed music with international folk ensembles in Delhi, India and Greensboro, North Carolina. She co-composed the Fox and Beggar Theatre Company’s 2025 touring production, Tigre, Tigre!, in which she sang the voice of the principal character, Z. In 2025, Lucy wrote and toured an hour-long musical solo performance, Grasping at Straws, a reflection on her changing relationship to activism amidst the Great Turning.

She released two records in 2025—”Pinto Pals: Yodeling Songbirds”, an album with her yodeling duo, The Pinto Pals, as well as “Sweetheart, I’m Here”, an EP of original music with collaborators Jackie Rae Daniels and Mikey Marget.

Lucy’s work centers around themes of animacy and connection with the more-than-human world. Through her songs, she channels many perspectives distinct from her own, including those of humans and non-humans alike.

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. Their debut EP, released in January 2025, consists of six original songs recorded by Nashville music producer Jim Prendergast.

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 year, they performed throughout New England, at festivals such as Ossipee Valley Music Festival and Joe Val Bluegrass Festival as well as numerous concert series and coffeehouses. 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.

Nine Athens Music

Since 2012, Nine Athens Music has provided resources to the musicians, venues and events which make up the New England music scene. We work alongside artists, providing free services aimed at helping them develop their careers and facilitate the creative process through better branding, networking, and financial support for their projects. Through our partnership with Club Passim, Nine Athens Music strives to bring undiscovered Folk music directly to the fans who want to hear it most.

Chuck Honnet is the founder of Nine Athens Music, dedicated to the discovery, encouragement and support of local musicians, venues and events – all focused on his love of Folk, Americana/Roots, bluegrass, and celtic music.