Jake Armerding

In 1990, Jake began playing with Northern Lights occasionally, along with his father, Taylor Armerding.

In 2001, Armerding won the Best New Artist Award from Boston's folk-radio station, WUMB.

[1] In addition to his solo efforts, Jake makes up half of a duo, The Fretful Porcupine, along with saxophonist Kevin Gosa.

[5] Jake recently played violin and mandolin as part of an ensemble recording music for the audiobook version of Josh Ritter's first novel, Bright's Passage.

Jake has made multiple appearances at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.[1] Northern Lights Solo The Fretful Porcupine Barnstar!