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Sugar in the Gourd

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Aubrey Richmond, Lynn Shipley-Sokolow, Lisa Salloux, Carly Ritter (photo by Virginia Conesa)
Named after  a traditional foot stomping fiddle tune,  Sugar in the Gourd is every bit as edgy and fun, but  has the added depth of  beautifully constructed original songs that encompass topics from trains, to drinking, to love, redemption, all the way to  a conversation with God. The four women who comprise this delightful Americana./Roots style band,  have combined their diverse backgrounds and songwriting talents  to  form a sound that is as unique as it is captivating. You’ll hear beautiful three part vocal harmonies along with fine musicianship on violin, guitar, mandolin, upright bass and banjo. Whether they’re performing an old blues, an original swing tune or an Appalachian  style  murder ballad,
it’s all Americana...

new and old at the same time, and irresistible.

 



Sugar in the Gourd was selected as an official showcase band for the 2012 FAR West conference, and have been playing consistently around the Los Angeles area in many of the top venues including McCabes , The Coffee Gallery ,The Echo, as well as  a four month residency  at The Witzend Live in Venice. 


Lisa Salloux : vocals , mandolin, guitar (and occasional bass), was  born into an entire  family who played bluegrass. She has been an accomplished musician , songwriter and vocalist since she was a teenager.


Aubrey  Richmond : vocals and violin, has  been performing professionally since she was a young girl. She has won  numerous championships over  the years, as well as maintaining a highly successful international career  as a top studio and touring musician.  

Carly Ritter: vocals and guitar, Our newest "Gourd"is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Los Angeles. Her self-titled debut album was released in 2013 by Vanguard Records. Most recently, she recorded an album covering old cowboy and country songs (yet to be released) as a tip of the hat to her grandfather, Tex Ritter.


Lynn Shipley Sokolow
: upright bass and banjo
, is also a published poet and  lyricist, selling over half a million records. In addition, she is a former entertainment manager who has worked with Geffen recording artists Quarterflash and Berlin,  and has  several gold and platinum albums on her wall..





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