THE DUSTY PORCH SISTERS CD Release Show
DUSTY PORCH SISTERS
Based in Minneapolis, MN, the Dusty Porch Sisters arrange and play their own and traditional songs founded in the folk and bluegrass tradition. Their style is playful and interactive, creating an inviting experience for audience members. The "Dusites" mix lush three and four part vocal harmonies with playful melodies that have been known to quiet a noisy bar before making it erupt again in laughter and stomping feet.
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Originally a collaboration of women who wanted their own space to make music, the Dusty Porch Sisters began playing for small crowds and festivals in early 2010 for the pure joy of sharing music with others.They were greeted by enthusiastic audiences who kept cheering for more! The Dusties were flattered and a little baffled, but were very happy to oblige. They continue to make and play music throughout the Twin Cities, encouraging others to do the same. The Dusty Porch Sisters is made up of the combined talents of five women; Anna Cioffi on mandolin, Stephanie Dalager on fiddle, Ashley Hanson on ukulele, Katie Peterson on guitar, and Leu Solomon on bass and percussion.
THE ERICKSONS
The Ericksons are sisters Bethany and Jennifer. Their compelling style of indie-folk music is rich with sounds from acoustic guitars and banjo that bring to life the duo’s stunning vocal harmonies. Growing up in the Midwest, the sisters developed a deep relationship with music at early ages. The Ericksons formally took shape in 2006 when Bethany and Jenny began performing at venues in and around New York City. Playing as often as they could, they continually wrote and gave life to new songs. Those songs soon became The Ericksons’ debut album Middle of the Night.
THE PARLOUR SUITE
The Parlour Suite, husband and wife Joel and Inga Roberts, released the Welcome to the Garden Party EP in 2010. The EP consists of five songs, all authentic vintage pop—think She & Him meets Daniel Rossen in the early 1960s. And the term “authentic” isn’t used loosely. It’s clear that Joel and Inga live and breathe this stuff. A little bird told me that they even use a TASCAM tape deck to record. Joel and Inga are two old souls married to each other, and making music that sounds like it’s from another generation.
