The Black Feathers, Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, write songs that are both modern and ancient — a weaving of traditional influences with the warp and weft of fresh creations that are totally mesmerizing and beautiful. Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their riveting musical world. Their tight harmonies are exquisite, and their acoustic presence has the power and force to drive a sledgehammer.

They have performed at Philadelphia Folk Festival and AmericanaFest, and have also been honored with official showcases at the North East Regional and Far-West Folk Alliance conferences.

Opening will be The Maledictorians, a husband and wife acoustic duo from Little Falls, New Jersey. Their cover songs and originals walk on the “dimmer side of the street,” full of dynamics and haunting harmonies. Their influences include Radiohead, Death Cab For Cutie, and Over the Rhine, but their creative arrangements reimagine the songs with a darker intent than their authors. You are invited into the melancholy world of the Maledictorians.

This event is part of The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series, sponsored by The Folk Project each Friday evening at the Fellowship. Admission is $20.00 per adult at the door, $15 for Folk Project members. Children 12 and under are free. For further information, call 973-335-9489, or visit www.folkproject.org. The Folk Project website offers music samples of Troubadour performers at troubadour.folkproject.org.

The Folk Project is New Jersey’s leading acoustic music and dance organization, and has been showcasing acoustic and traditional music in North Jersey for over 45 years.

Funding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.