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The Carrivick Sisters
GenresAcoustic folk
Years active2006–present
MembersCharlotte Carrivick – vocals, guitar, mandolin; Laura Carrivick – vocals, dobro, fiddle
Websitehttp://www.thecarrivicksisters.co.uk/

The Carrivick Sisters are identical twins Laura and Charlotte Carrivick from South Devon[1] who perform as a musical duo. Critically acclaimed,[1][2][3] they combine original songs, based on old stories, legends and folklore from their local area, with American bluegrass and old time music.

The Carrivick Sisters have ben performing as a duo since 2006 and turned professional in 2007.[4] They were finalists for the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards in 2010.[2]

Their 2013 album Over the Edge featured Blair Dunlop on harmony vocals and, like their previous album From the Fields,[1][3] was produced by Josh Rusby (brother of renowned folk singer Kate Rusby).[5]

Discography

Album Release date Label
My Own Two Feet 2006 The Carrivick Sisters
Better Than 6 Cakes 2007 The Carrivick Sisters
Jupiter's Corner 2009 The Carrivick Sisters
From the Fields 22 August 2011 The Carrivick Sisters
Over the Edge 7 October 2013 The Carrivick Sisters

References

  1. ^ a b c Chilton, Martin (25 August 2011). "Carrivick Sisters are pick of the crop". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Carrivick Sisters". BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2010. BBC. 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  3. ^ a b Gallacher, Alex (29 June 2011). "The Carrivick Sisters – From the Fields". Album review. Folkradio.co.uk. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  4. ^ Kidman, Dave (2010). "The Carrivick Sisters – Jupiters' Corner (Own Label)". The Acoustic Rotherham Zone. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Carrivick Sisters, The ‎– Over The Edge". Discogs. 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2014.