Sue Persson is a singer/songwriter/guitarist who grew up in the Boston area. Originally a classical flute player, she was a member of the Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra in high school but ignored her flute teacher’s urging that she attend conservatory after she discovered the guitar. In 1979 she moved to Vermont and has performed in the area since 1980, originally with her late husband Ed Ryan in the band Full Moon Revue. They were featured vocalists on the Re-Bops Oldies for Kids records released on Re-Bop Records. 

Sue taught vocal and instrumental music for 30 years at the Concord, Barnet and Monroe (NH) schools. After her retirement in 2019, she opened her private studio in Barnet and currently has a busy schedule teaching songwriting, guitar, ukulele, percussion, brass and wind instruments. She is also a regular performer at the Danville Inn and Restaurant, appearing the second and fourth Thursday of every month.

Join us in the Athenaeum Art Gallery on the third Friday each month for our series showcasing impressive and diverse NEK musical talent. You'll encounter new and familiar performers in the spectacular setting of the Art Gallery.  On June 19, Jon Speer and the Meld will close our spring season. Our Fall 2026 Music in the Gallery Series will commence on September 18 with Toussaint St. Negritude.

These concerts are free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.