Lillie’s Place - The Moon and You

At its core, The Moon and You is  a charismatic husband-and-wife team. Melissa Hyman plays cello, Ryan  Furstenberg plays guitar and banjo, and both sing in “voices that sound  like they were made for one another” (Bill DeYoung, Connect Savannah).  But whatever you might assume based on their gorgeous vocal blend and  heartfelt lyrics, this ain’t your basic folk duo. With a rotating cast  of talented friends to add unexpected instrumentation to their lineup,  The Moon and You never plays the same show twice. This ever-evolving,  expandable and collapsible model leaves the band constantly reinventing  itself in ways both surprising and satisfying.  Currently  calling Asheville, NC home, Furstenberg and Hyman mix up a fresh blend  of influences from very different backgrounds. Melissa grew up in the  NYC area studying classical cello. Her dad is a professional violinist  and formal music instructor, her mom a fan of 60s folk who loves to host  a good old fashioned sing-along. Ryan was born and raised among the  Eastern NC tobacco fields, learning classic country and 70s rock on  harmonica and then guitar. His rich country baritone and easy Southern  style bring an undeniable Americana flavor to the table.  Together,  the two form a sound that is warm and inviting, atmospheric and  playful. Each is a well developed songwriter with a distinctive voice,  and their songs range in style from classic to quirky. Lyrics-driven and  intellectual with a keen ear for arrangement, they make music perfectly  suited to a listening room or a pair of good headphones.