With influences as diverse as Woody Guthrie, Gilbert and Sullivan, and Jacques Brel, but always with a twist of their own, Lou and Peter Berryman bring an inventive and intelligent humor to the rich melodic legacy of folk music. Lou Berryman
Was born in Appleton, WI.
Is a fabric and fiber artist.
Is married to Mark Hodgson.
Plays piano-accordion and button accordion in the band.
Also accomplished on piano, harpsichord, banjo, viola de gamba, saxophone, lute, and guitar.
Has a degree in art history.
Writes the melodies for the band.
Handles most of the band business, and fills the tank.
Peter Berryman
Was born in Philadelphia but spent formative years in Appleton, WI.
Used to be an illustrator.
Is married to Kristi Seifert.
Plays 12 string guitar in the band.
Has taken photographs with a camera suspended from a kite.
Writes the lyrics.
Handles mail order, graphics, and checks the oil.
Lou and Peter Berryman
Had our first band (a folky band) in high school in 1964.
Had our second band (a jug band) in college in 1966.
Had our brief third and fourth bands in 1969 and 1971.
Were married to each other in 1967.
Had a five year honeymoon in Canada.
Got a divorce in 1974.
Became a professional duo in 1975.
Started playing weekly at the Club de Wash in Madison in 1977.
Finished playing weekly at the Club de Wash in 1987.
Recorded our first of ten original albums in 1980.
Have been full time musicians since 1977.
Have the best fans in the biz.
Owe a great debt of thanks to many people, especially our spouses Kristi and Mark, plus the likes of Rodney Scheel and Michael Cooney.