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The Stairwell Sisters

The Stairwell Sisters have amassed a rowdy repertoire of timeless tunes plus a solid standing of smart, original material that is winning praise on a national level. The gals kicked off 2007 with an appearance on the nationally syndicated A Prairie Home Companion, as well as their first UK tour, which won them rave reviews. This Fall they will record their third CD, with producer Lloyd Maines.

Stephanie Prausnitz (fiddle) and Evie Ladin (banjo/clogging) are steeped in the old-time repertoire, bringing tunes with just the right intensity to suit the quintet's dynamic feel. Lisa Berman's unique approach to the dobro adds a grit that walks a line through country and blues. Martha Hawthorne (bass) and Sue Sandlin (guitar/tiple) motor the band forward with their lock-step rhythm. All of the sisters sing, and they have a knack for infusing the old music with intoxicating energy and soul.

"A powerhouse ensemble" - San Francisco Chronicle