Morgan & Phelan began performing together in 1976. During their 20 years together they toured from Boston to Brisbane playing at festivals, concert series, schools, colleges and on radio and television. In the 1980s they were featured performers with Connecticut's Directory of Touring Artists. An invitation to perform at World Expo '88 took Morgan & Phelan to Australia where they performed over 70 concerts for international audiences.

During the 1980's Morgan & Phelan were part of Good Company Productions, a record label and artist's cooperative centered in Boston.  The Good Company label released 8 recordings and produced 2 group concerts over a 5 year period. (see Boston Globe article)

Morgan & Phelan produced four recordings of original music and a cassette of American songs and stories for children. One of their songs was chosen to appear on the June '93 Best of Eugene issue of the Fast Folk Magazine, a song-writer's showcase out of New York City. Two of Peggy's songs were also recognized with a Semi-Finalist Award for "Ballad of the Spinning Wheel" from the Great American Song Contest and an Honorable Mention for "Fisherman's Song" from the John Lennon Song Contest.

Ballad of the Spinning Wheel

Fisherman's Song

During the 1980s, Morgan & Phelan introduced thousands of children to American folk music and stories through their school performances and workshops, family concerts and museum programs.

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Morgan & Phelan In Concert

"As performers they are empowering, bold and daring. They provoke thought and discovery from within. They give us hope and belief, stirring a remarkable passion."
          Mary Blake  General Manager / Parks & Recreation, Seaside, OR

"Fluid style, poignant lyrics and captivating harmonies... their interaction with the audience brought them off the stage and into our hearts."
          ONE COMMON THREAD COFFEEHOUSE  EUGENE, OR

"A clear soprano and a smooth and soothing alto voice blend in beautiful harmonies. Both women are accomplished musicians. Peggy Morgan on guitar, dulcimer and banjo and Bette Phelan on guitar, dulcimer, mandolin and keyboard."
          UMPQUA VALLEY ART CENTER  ROSEBURG, OR

"Morgan & Phelan's original songs were gentle, inspiring and totally involving. Their performance skills are as strong as their musical talents and the message they convey."
          JOAN FRANKLIN / NEWTON ARTS CENTER  NEWTON, MA

"Their professionalism and enormous talent shone through at all times and set a standard for other acts."
          BARBARA ABSOLOM / WORLD EXPO '88  BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

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Hundreds of public and private schools throughout the Northeast and the Northwest.