Cumberland's Lower East Side Backyard Concerts are BACK! Join us July 21st for a double bill with Ghostly Hounds & Meredith Moon!

Ghostly Hounds is the folk & old-time project of Francesca Mirai, a singer-songwriter and banjo player with a haunting, soulful sound. Drawing inspiration from many genres, Francesca has become known for their classically trained, powerhouse vocals. They captivate audiences with a clear, soaring range, powerful projection, and just the right amount of grit, coalescing elegantly with traditional and modern banjo instrumentals.

"Like the siren enchanting the sailor into the depths, Francesca’s voice may drown you; but what a sweet death it will be.” - -Naked Underground MTL

Meredith Moon began playing writing songs at a young age. In her teenage years, she found her sound as a busker on sidewalks from Halifax to Vancouver, and began travelling her home of Canada, and the world, by means of road and rail, finding inspiration for her unique style of songs which are often based on her travels, and crafted in a true storyteller's fashion.

Besides playing traditional tunes often 'non-traditionally', Moon presents a powerful voice and highly contemporary clawhammer banjo style which has gained acclaim within the international old-time music community. Moon incorporates finger-style guitar, piano and lap dulcimer, among other instruments, into her performance. Beginning in her teenage years in her friend's living rooms and DIY spaces, her audience has evolved throughout the last decade with many milestones under her belt. Moon has played many Canadian folk festivals , and has toured North America extensively, as well as Central America, the UK and Western and Eastern Europe. She has collaborated or shared the stage with countless notable musicians in the Folk and Roots Music sphere.

Her first full-length album, "Forest Far Away" was released independently in May of 2018, and she released "Constellations" on True North Records/Linus Entertainment in March of 2023. Her second release garnered international acclaim; was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award, and was featured on the Folk Alliance International Top 10 Album Chart two months running in April and May 2023, along with other notable Americana charts.

"Moon writes heartfelt folk songs, sings beautifully, and plays several instruments masterfully." - Americana Highways