Ferns & Fiddleheads / John Faraone / Sequoia

Ferns & Fiddleheads, made up of Isabel Arango-Tobon and Tess McGowan, is a folk-inspired duo based in Rhode Island. John Faraone is a Pawtucket, Rhode Island singer-songwriter whose thoughtful, heartfelt songwriting has made him a respected voice in the New England music community. His acclaimed debut album, Light Upon, was three years in the making, earning praise for its poetic honesty and intimate performances, with critics calling it "well worth the wait" and celebrating its emotional depth. Sequoia is a Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter whose music blends timeless folk traditions with vivid storytelling and deeply personal songwriting. Shaped by a life of constant movement and years of national touring, his songs explore themes of belonging, place, and the American landscape with warmth, vulnerability, and rich, evocative melodies.