The Barnard Sisters
The Barnard Sisters
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Kara Barnard and Pam Barnard Hays, the sister duo known as The Barnard Sisters, have been wowing audiences with their tight sister harmonies and Kara’s virtuosic musicianship for over four decades now.
The Barnard Sisters!
Kara became the National Mountain Dulcimer Champion in 2022 and is now a leading voice in the dulcimer community. She has authored several acclaimed instruction books and tours internationally with a dedicated mission: to cultivate and inspire a new generation of mountain dulcimer players.
(r) Pam and Kara performing in the early eighties.
Pam has an impressive acting resume spanning musical theater, improv comedy, television, and film.
The sisters have recorded six albums of original music and continue to join forces in venues across the US.
The duo is thrilled to expand their sound on stage during the 2026 Walnut Valley Festival. They will be joined by special guest Katie Moritz, the 2016 National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, adding another layer of virtuosic texture to their celebrated live performance. (Scroll down for tech stage plots.)
Check out their Facebook page for the latest information and to find out about upcoming performances.
The Barnard Sisters with their mom, Kay Allen, singing Townes Van Zandt’s “If I Needed You.”
The Barnard Sisters Stage Plots
