The Shandies are Shannon Stine (vocals/guitar) and Natalie Wlodarczyk (vocals/guitar), a married folk duo based in Springfield, Missouri. They deliver intimate, harmony-forward performances shaped by a decade of performing and navigating life side by side, with easy stage banter that leaves new audiences feeling like they’ve known them for years.

Both lifelong musicians, Shannon and Natalie are accomplished guitarists who create songs that comfortably wander between folk, Americana, pop, and rock influences. Natalie is also a board-certified music therapist who teaches courses in music therapy, music psychology, and guitar, while Shannon is a two-time national thumb-picking champion. Marked by their signature “fresh-squeezed harmony,” their sound lives in an inclusive, story-forward space. Whether performing in a sold out listening room, a cozy indie bookstore, or on a festival stage, The Shandies create the kind of atmosphere where audiences can see parts of themselves reflected in the music.

The Shandies have opened for Mary Gauthier and Sarah Lee Guthrie and have also shared the stage with Pert Near Sandstone, Katie Pruitt, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, and Handmade Moments. They were selected by the Springfield Sister Cities Association for a 2019 tour in Isesaki, Japan. Their song “I Won’t Be Back” was a finalist in the 24th Annual Great American Song Contest, and “The Bird and the Cage” was a runner-up in the 2025 Unsigned Only Music Awards and winner of the 2025 Original Ozark Folk Festival Songwriting Contest. They have released three full-length albums and one EP, with a fourth full-length album coming in Fall 2026.