The Emmylous (duo Katie Lowery and LaRynda Thoen)
First forming in 2014, The Emmylous broke into the Madison, Wisconsin music scene as a trio of female acoustic folk/rock musicians. Their acoustic, singer-songwriter vibe quickly gave them a home at area wine bars and coffee houses in and around the Madison area. With three layers of vocal harmonies on a backdrop of acoustic guitars, keyboard, and accordion, band members Katie Lowery, Ryn Thoen, Kristi Blitz, and Ed Boswell create tiered blends to songs both well-known and self-written. For Make Music Day, we’re pairing ourselves down for a more intimate musical experience as instrumentalists and vocalists Katie Lowery and Ryn Thoen bring the audience heartfelt arrangements that can only be experienced when two friends come together in the name of music.