The Birchmere

Since their 2010 self-titled debut, The Secret Sisters have brought their spellbinding harmonies to songs that untangle the thorniest aspects of life and love and womanhood. Alabama-bred siblings Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle thread their lyrics with hard-won insight into the complexities of motherhood, commitment, compassion, and self-preservation.

The Wellermen first captured global attention in 2021, when their viral sea shanty performances helped spark the worldwide “Wellerman” phenomenon. Blending American East Coast folk roots with British musicianship and theatrical performance energy, they have expanded beyond their shanty origins into a broader folk sound while maintaining powerful five-part harmonies.

Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation. The New York-born, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has released ten studio albums to date, three DVDs, and three live albums including the GRAMMY® nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall.