2026 Winter Season
January 10, 2026 at 7:30
An Evening with The Mammals
The Mammals are an indie-roots band from New York’s Hudson Valley led by songwriters Ruth Ungar and Mike Merenda. Over two decades, this fiercely independent outfit has built a legacy of genre-defying, politically charged, and emotionally resonant folk-rock praised as “some of the best songwriting of their generation” (LA Times). Their music resonates with urgency and tenderness—amplifying the voices of conscience, connection, and the full spectrum of human experience.
February 7, 2026 at 7:30
Katie Martucci
Katie Martucci is a Brooklyn based indie folk songwriter whose presence and warmth leaves audiences spell-bound and renewed. Her latest release ‘Note to Self’ is a collection of songs about the “unspoken third thing in the room” — stories surrounding friendship, imposter syndrome, her own personal journey with epilepsy and more. Tonight she will be joined by Jacob Drab on electric guitar.
Paper Wings
Paper Wings is a folk duo based in Nashville composed of Emily Mann and Wila Frank. Their music features striking duet harmonies and heartfelt original songs which blend American roots with whimsical originality. They write pastoral folk songs that embrace themes of solitude, nature, and passage through time and space. Over 600’000 people have lsitened to their song “Troubled Soul” on Spotify.
March 7, 2026 at 7:30
Cold Chocolate
Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Featuring Ethan Robbins on guitar and mandolin & Ariel Bernstein on percussion and banjo, this power duo from Boston is impressing audiences throughout New England and beyond. Their music featurestight harmonies and skillful musicianship.
On the Trail
On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop with stunning instumentals and spot-on vocals. On The Trail features Austin Scelzo (fiddle and vocals), Tom Polizzi (mandolin and vocals), Charlie Widmer (guitar and vocals) and Matt Curley (upright bass and vocals). They were selected as an Emerging Artist at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in 2023.
April 11, 2026 at 7:30
My Politic
My Politic dig deep into the soil of their home state of Missouri, shining a light on the complexities and dichotomies of those who plant their roots within it. Through reflective, imagery-driven songwriting, Kaston Guffey and Nick Pankey honestly examine the tangled webs we weave, often overshadowed by the doldrums of everyday life in small-town America.
Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose is a singularly spectacular six-piece band from Pittsburgh, PA. Overflowing with the bold and unfettered joy of their inimitable blend of “Theatre Kid Americana,” a Buffalo Rose show is a celebration of creative wonder; a sparkling sonic delight. Their live show is where their energy fully shines, and songwriting is their lodestar. The band’s recorded catalog is full of vibrantly emotive and methodically arranged songs, sure to thrill the mind and charm the heart.
May 9, 2026 at 7:30
Allison Strong
Hailed “captivating” by the New York Times, Allison Strong is a Colombian-American singer-songwriter from NJ. Inspired by the heart-opening Latin Folk music her grandparents Soledad and Carlos sang at the table growing up, Allison writes what emotions sound like; songs about love, courage and the quiet magic of being alive. Her third bilingual record, Weightless, will be released in 2026.
Dustin Lowman Band
Dustin Lowman's songs are comedic, tragic, absurd, naturalistic, traditional, and heretical; ultimately, they speak to the glory of man, and not his decay. Lowman believes that man decays perfectly well on his own, but has a less easy time glorifying himself. He invites you to observe what his quest for the perfect song has yielded up.
June 13, 2026 at 7:30
Halley Neal
Halley Neal is a New England-based folk singer-songwriter whose warm, heartfelt music blends soaring vocals with vibrant instrumentation. A rising voice in the Americana scene, she has performed at major festivals including Kerrville Folk Festival, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest and Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and once shared the stage in a duet with Grammy-winning artist Sara Bareilles.
K.J.Denhert Trio
Brooklyn-born, award-winning songwriter KJ Denhert returns with new tunes and stories inspired by her September 2025 artist residency in Bassano del Grappa, Italy. She’ll be sharing fresh material and longtime favorites, joined by stellar musicians from her touring bands. Her soulful and smoky vocal stylings are earthy and elegant. Her lyrics embody the romance and poetry of the American Songbook.
October 17, 2026 at 7:30
Layna Watson Band
One of the most talented duos to take stage in NYC," The Whispering Tree is singer/songwriter Eleanor Kleiner and multi-instrumentalist Elie Brangbour. Together, they craft richly immersive folk brimming with evocative lyrics, soaring vocals and a panoramic musicality. Their latest release, Invisible Forces debuted at #1 on the International Folk DJ charts and explores a deeply personal and political landscape, with themes of hope, despair and social consciousness.
November 14, 2026 at 7:30
Cloudbelly
Ben Gage is a songwriter from Akron, OH. Ben Gage grew up in the rust belt of Northeast Ohio, spread out in the countryside along the great Lake Erie. His roots run deep beside the hard working blue collars that Ohio has to boast. That tenacity, love of family, and respect for a long day can be seen in his music. Folk and Blues music gives us a way to hand along a story, and it’s what fuels Ben’s songwriting.and the reason he includes the listener.
Scott Cook
Award-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Christian Charts (the first drag performer to achieve this feat). A powerhouse vocalist and intrepid songwriter who blends folk, gospel, and roots, Flamy drags you into a therapeutic, theatrical mix of storytelling and song.
December 12, 2026 at 7:30
Born and raised New Yorker and second-generation folkie Sophie Buskin is making her return to the stage after a 4-year hiatus. Her critically acclaimed EP, "Sweet Creature," highlights her blend of deep, intentional songwriting and captivating melody. We are thrilled to have Sophie performing again at Voices in the Heights.
Kirsten Maxwell is a New York native whose powerful vocals and well-crafted songs have propelled her into being one of the most dynamic singer-songwriters on the acoustic music scene today. She has toured with Judy Collins, opened for Melissa Etheridge, Tanya Tucker, and The Bacon Brothers, and has been a favorite of Voices in the Heights forever.