Chris McIntosh & Alvin McGovern have been performing as a duo since 1981. They sing and play guitar, banjo, and ukulele. They have a large and eclectic repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs, forgotten popular pieces, and obscure gems. The primary focus of their music, both serious and humorous, is on interesting lyrics. And they always encourage their audiences to join in.

Folk Alliance Region Midwest honored Chris & Alvin with their 2008 Lantern Bearer Recognition Award, which is “given to an individual performer of folk music and/or dance who has contributed locally and regionally to folk performance arts and the folk music and dance community for 25 years or more.”