My first Main Stage set of the day came from Larry & Joe, the duo of Venezuelan harpist Larry Bellorín and North Carolina musician Joe Troop. On my way back toward the Main Stage, I caught the announcement of the Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase winner. Andrew Pauls of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, took the top honor, earning, among other things, a Main Stage appearance at next year's festival. Visually, her colorful blue dress with red and green flowers looked especially striking against the trees behind the Main Stage. He recalled playing the Main Stage with songwriter Steve Seskin back in 2002 and has been appearing around Folks Fest and Lyons for decades.