Doors open @ 6:30p, Show begins @ 7:00p
Join us for a LIVE! Free Folklife Concert Series and join us in welcoming The Montvales to Salem!
Born and raised in Knoxville, Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson of The Montvales spent much of their formative years busking amidst the Elvis impersonators and musical saw players of the town’s Market Square. Some fifteen years later, the two are still at it. Their lyrics tackle everything from heartbreak to gentrification to abortion rights, pulling audiences in alongside their well-worn harmonies and nearly telepathic musical connection. This duo has built a strong connection between activism and music, resonating deeply with audiences across Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, and Tennessee while staying true to their Appalachian roots.,Their newest album, “Path of Totality” (2026) does not shy away from the weight of political strife and catastrophe, opting instead to boldly confront it, bringing to bear the power to unite us all. It is currently charting as one of the “best country music” records on Bandcamp.
Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted, produced, and funded by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, offered free to the public thanks to grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.