Kris Delmhorst is an American folk singer based in Boston. In 1998, after several years of experience of performing live, Delmhorst finally finished recording her debut album, Appetite. In the same year she was involved in producing the Respond compilation, a fundraiser for domestic violence groups, which included her song "Weatherman". In 1999, Delmhorst released a live album with the vinal avenue string band, consisting of herself, Sean Staples, and Ry Cavanaugh.