BIO

Tattercoats is the wife-and-husband folk duo of Ned Joyner and Charlotte Wager-Miller. Described as sounding “like a warm, comforting bowl of soup,” they draw from their southern Indiana roots to forge a style that is both earthy and refined—rooted in tradition and distinguished by “breathtaking tight vocal harmonies” (At the Barrier).

Their wide repertoire spans centuries and continents: from Old World ballads and Appalachian traditionals to country standards, folk revival classics, and familiar favorites of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s.

Music has always been central to their story. It first brought them together as a couple, and later became their anchor when they moved to New York City in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In those strange and unsettled times, they turned instinctively to folk music. The songs of resilience, heartbreak, resistance and celebration in the folk canon became a vital source of comfort, connection and joy.

This experience instilled a deep appreciation for vernacular music’s ability to gather people around the hearth of our shared humanity—a lasting impression that guides their approach today. In an increasingly isolated, divided and virtual world, Tattercoats offer folk music as a  grounding force to rekindle connection and belonging. 

Their debut album Westways “showcased their excellent playing and intimate, perfectly matched harmonies” (Americana UK). On their forthcoming fall 2026 release, Bright Morning Stars, Tattercoats turns fully to traditional material, joined by longtime collaborators from Indiana.