Lena Marie Schiffer is a folk singer and songwriter based in Livingston, Montana. She has carved a notable niche in the music industry, touring nationally for ten years with her band Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs, and now playing under her own name. Lena writes original lyrics that offer deeply personal reflections and insightful observations of the world, creating a connection with her audience wherever she goes. It’s her innate ability to relate to others that drives her passion to write and share her songs. Her pure and soaring vocal melodies are influenced by icons like Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, and Alison Krauss, and their impact can also be heard in her vulnerable songwriting style.

In 2024, Lena began developing her eponymous project that leans into folk, indie, and Americana influences. She paired up with Ani Casabonne on fiddle, and together they have formed a duo that is bound by a natural chemistry that is undeniable when hearing them play. 

In addition to a budding solo career, Lena plays in a folk duo with her husband, Ryan Acker, called Canoe Dealers. They have released a few cover songs on streaming sites and tour occasionally in their home region. Lena also released an original song, “Eye of the Storm”, under her indie-pop name Lucy in Flight. 

Outside of performing, Lena founded the Yellowstone Women’s Music Collective, which aims to uplift and highlight the voices of female and femme musicians in Montana. She is a regular contributing writer for the publication Montana Woman Magazine, and in her free time she is an avid fisherwoman, food lover, and an explorer of Montana’s wild landscapes.