Nate Borofsky, Doris Muramatsu, and Ty Greenstein describe their trio, Girlyman, as "a modern-day Peter, Paul & Mary—only edgier, and with a with quirky sense of humor." With their tight, gorgeous harmonies and great mix of contemporary folk, country rock, and buoyant gender-bending pop, not to mention their infectious ability to have a good time, the Brooklyn-based group has inspired an ever-expanding grassroots following over the past few years. They've also been turning heads at major folk festivals around the U.S. and on tour opening for the Indigo Girls and Dar Williams—heck, they're so well-known the Governator even used them as a political slur!

Live and on albums like their 2004 Independent Music Award-winning debut, Remember Who I Am, and their latest, Joyful Sign (also nominated for an IMA), the members of Girlyman switch off songwriting duties, lead vocals, and a range of instruments, including acoustic guitar, djembe, banjo, baritone guitar, and mandolin.