The Shaw Brothers were an American folk music duo, composed of Ron and Rick Shaw. They were known for their distinctive harmonious vocal style which was often accompanied by guitar and banjo. Active from the 1960s to the 1990s, they made significant contributions to the New England folk music scene and were particularly influential in their home state of New Hampshire. Notable works include their rendition of "The Ballad of the USS Thresher," which remains a significant piece of regional folk music history.