Peggy Lynn and Dan Duggan

Peggy Lynn, referred to by poet Maurice Kenny as "The Voice of the Mountains", is recognized for her soulful songwriting and extraordinary vocal versatility. Her work has been featured at the famous Bluebird Café in Nashville, and in 1996, Peggy was selected "Adirondack Woman of the Year". Peggy’s song about Mary Brown, the wife of abolitionist John Brown, was selected as the cover piece in Songs for Peace Magazine and was also recorded by the folk duo Magpie on their Sword of the Spirit album. Peggy has recently co-authored a book with Sandra Weber titled Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks and released an album of new ballads about strong women called “Stand a Chance,” produced by Dan Duggan. In 2005, the Adirondack Mountain Club honored Peggy with their Arthur E. Newkirk Education Award.

Dan Duggan is known nationally for his wizardry on hammered dulcimer and flat picking guitar, and is the recipient of the National Hammered Dulcimer Championship. Adding to his extensive array of recordings, Dan has recently released a new album of original airs and waltzes called “Once in a Blue Moon.” He and Peggy have released a trio album with Dan Berggren, called “Ten Miles to Saturday Night,” and as a duo have released two recordings: “Keeping Christmas,” and “A Stitich in Time: Songs Celebrating the Art and Heritage of Quilting.” Dan’s children’s album, “Pieces of Our Life,” earned a Parent’s Choice Award in 1998. His dulcimer work can also be heard on Paul Simon's CD "You’re The One", released in October of 2000.

This duo combines original and traditional songs and tunes with masterful harmonies and inventive arrangements. Dan and Peggy have developed programs for children, quilters, museums, libraries, and schools. On stage, they have found a chemistry rarely seen in traditional music circles. The couple’s gift of insight is matched with dynamic songwriting and instrumental virtuosity. Their concerts have been enjoyed from Maine to California.