Lisa Lafferty:

These days, Lisa Lafferty, singer-songwriter and longtime host of the Mecklenburg Inn's Tuesday night open mics, is recording a new CD of all original music with her husband Sam Janata, friends Don Oehser, Matt Lewis, and Jessie Shultzaberger, as well as others.  Lafferty is a powerful singer with a sultry voice.  Mansley first saw Lafferty years ago when she was but a "sprite" performing at a venue in Maryland.  Mansley was taken with her commanding stage presence, charisma and mesmerizing voice and over the years has enjoyed every chance she gets to hear her.  There is no one in these parts who can sing like Lafferty.

Terry Tucker & Ardyth Gilbertson:

When Terry Tucker and Ardyth Gilbertson sing, their voices blend as one.  Their love and respect for Mother Earth and all living creatures inspires many of Tucker's original songs.  Fans have come to appreciate this, as well as their vocal harmonies and distinctive arrangements of traditional songs.  Tucker’s songs reflect her classical music education, Appalachian roots, English, Irish and Cherokee Indian ancestry.  And, Gilbertson adds influence from her Norwegian and Menominee Indian roots.  Both are members of the band Treehouse, which they co-founded.