The Woodshed Podcast 44 featuring Folkapotamus

Folkapotamus is a Boston area based folk duo consisting of Penni Hart and Tony Trites. They have been performing together since 2011 at various venues throughout New England, such as the legendary Club Passim and The Burren. Their thoughtful lyrics and flowing melodies tell stories of life, love, and family. Folkapotamus has released two albums: "Whispered Words" in 2014 and "Middle of Nowhere" in 2017. Both recordings received numerous accolades from folk radio including being named to a couple of top 10 lists for each respective year. Folkapotamus has opened for such folk icons as Vance Gilbert and were honored to be selected by Wanda Fischer of WAMC to perform in the Folk DJ showcase at the 2019 FARM folk conference in Michigan. Penni and Tony reside in Massachusetts with their rescue cat Fernando and two budgies Tyngo and Coconut.