Band Name: Christopher Davis-Shannon
Style : Dance Music for the Old at Heart
Years on the Scene : 3 performing under my own name...a lifetime performing with others such as Lover's League and Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets.
Members : Yours Truly
Any New Album Projects : Currently in the studio hashing out the first of a series of recordings witha full band, with the first bits intended to trickle out this summer with a full length to follow in the fall.
Recent or Most unique Show : So many to choose from, but I think most recently has to be in Auckland. We were about halfway through our second set when a 60 year old man in a leopard print jacket decided he should hop up on the five foot stage and have a dancing contest with me. Life is an odd thing sometimes. He won.
Upcoming Shows : I'm at the Twisted Tail the 13th and 20th next month solo! Also there is the Lover's League CD release on June 26th with Hezekiah Jones, Spinning Leaves, and New Sweden; it's going to be amazing.
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The ladies of Ladybird (no pun intended) are pretty hard to miss if you're involved in the Philadelphia music scene. The three of them manage to be seen around town with some of the best traditional music groups this fine city has to offer. Since early American music holds a very special place in my heart, I thought it would be appropriate to throw those three in the limelight in anticipation of their forthcoming EP.
So, who is Ladybird?
Laura Szklarski's ambient fingerstyling can be found around Philadelphia under the name Boreal.
Cecilia Ferneborg is the fearless leader of Perseverance Jazz Band. She also lends her fine vocal talents to the Hot Club of Philadelphia and local songwriter Daniel White as a harmony singer.
Sarah Larsen, when not examining and selling fine vintage instruments, can be found around town playing with her bluegrass band The Highwater Preachers, as well as being on call for everyone from Jim Boggia to Ron Gallo to John Flynn. And don't forget CDS!!
How did ladybird get it's wings?
"Ladybird took flight by accident, but it sure was a lovely one. We were all mere acquaintances and decided to gather together for a collective show at Fiume, the legendary West Philly watering hole and speakeasy. We decided to do a few songs together, and it was such a blast that we decided to keep on! This wasn't hard to do; we were offered our next gig two days later!
But the idea behind the project originally was us three gals, with some instruments, some whiskey, and our songs. No boys allowed! It didnt hurt that we quickly all became true sisters. We always have each other's backs, musically and personally. Its a really tight bond we all share."
Next show? "Our next show is May 30th at Boot and Saddle. We'll be joined by our brothers TJ Kong and Modern Inventors. We're releasing "Hey There, Ladybird!" Its a little EP to share our love of traditional songs. we were honored to have Mike Southerton (Song Dogs, Route 611) steering the project and producing. Plus it was an excuse for Sarah to geek out on tenor guitar. What a dweeb!"
Favorite type of pie? (Trust me, this is a necessary question)
When it comes to pie, we are a band divided. Cecilia loves Strawberry Rhubarb, Laura is a Blueberry girl, and Sarah doesn't care as long as there's a fork handy.
What's in store for Ladybird this summer? Ladybird's summer is going to be one for the books. We'll be headed to Louisiana and the bayou to record with old-time great Dirk Powell. That record is due out in the fall.
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| Photo by Kettle Pot Tracks |
Style : Dance Music for the Old at Heart
Years on the Scene : 3 performing under my own name...a lifetime performing with others such as Lover's League and Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets.
Members : Yours Truly
Any New Album Projects : Currently in the studio hashing out the first of a series of recordings witha full band, with the first bits intended to trickle out this summer with a full length to follow in the fall.
Recent or Most unique Show : So many to choose from, but I think most recently has to be in Auckland. We were about halfway through our second set when a 60 year old man in a leopard print jacket decided he should hop up on the five foot stage and have a dancing contest with me. Life is an odd thing sometimes. He won.
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Presenting : Ladybird
The ladies of Ladybird (no pun intended) are pretty hard to miss if you're involved in the Philadelphia music scene. The three of them manage to be seen around town with some of the best traditional music groups this fine city has to offer. Since early American music holds a very special place in my heart, I thought it would be appropriate to throw those three in the limelight in anticipation of their forthcoming EP.
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| Photo by Emily Fleck |
So, who is Ladybird?
Laura Szklarski's ambient fingerstyling can be found around Philadelphia under the name Boreal.
Cecilia Ferneborg is the fearless leader of Perseverance Jazz Band. She also lends her fine vocal talents to the Hot Club of Philadelphia and local songwriter Daniel White as a harmony singer.
Sarah Larsen, when not examining and selling fine vintage instruments, can be found around town playing with her bluegrass band The Highwater Preachers, as well as being on call for everyone from Jim Boggia to Ron Gallo to John Flynn. And don't forget CDS!!
How did ladybird get it's wings?
"Ladybird took flight by accident, but it sure was a lovely one. We were all mere acquaintances and decided to gather together for a collective show at Fiume, the legendary West Philly watering hole and speakeasy. We decided to do a few songs together, and it was such a blast that we decided to keep on! This wasn't hard to do; we were offered our next gig two days later!
But the idea behind the project originally was us three gals, with some instruments, some whiskey, and our songs. No boys allowed! It didnt hurt that we quickly all became true sisters. We always have each other's backs, musically and personally. Its a really tight bond we all share."
Next show? "Our next show is May 30th at Boot and Saddle. We'll be joined by our brothers TJ Kong and Modern Inventors. We're releasing "Hey There, Ladybird!" Its a little EP to share our love of traditional songs. we were honored to have Mike Southerton (Song Dogs, Route 611) steering the project and producing. Plus it was an excuse for Sarah to geek out on tenor guitar. What a dweeb!"
Favorite type of pie? (Trust me, this is a necessary question)
When it comes to pie, we are a band divided. Cecilia loves Strawberry Rhubarb, Laura is a Blueberry girl, and Sarah doesn't care as long as there's a fork handy.
What's in store for Ladybird this summer? Ladybird's summer is going to be one for the books. We'll be headed to Louisiana and the bayou to record with old-time great Dirk Powell. That record is due out in the fall.
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