Skip to content

Our Story

About

The five women of Sugar in the Gourd with banjo, fiddle, tambourine, mandolin and guitar

Harmony. Heritage. Heart.

Named after a traditional foot-stomping fiddle tune, Sugar in the Gourd is every bit as lively and soulful.

The band blends beautifully crafted original songs that explore life's full range — from trains and drinking songs to love, redemption, and even a conversation with God. This all-female Americana and roots band brings together diverse backgrounds and songwriting talents to create a sound both timeless and captivating.

Listeners will enjoy their rich three- and four-part harmonies, dynamic interplay, and intuitive musicianship on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo and percussion. Whether delivering a slinky blues number, an original swing tune, or a blazing bluegrass barn-burner, these five women will have everyone up and dancing before the show is over.

See where we're playing

The Band

  • Lynn Sokolow

    Upright bass / banjo

  • Lisa Salloux

    Mandolin / guitar

  • Aubrey Richmond

    Fiddle / mandolin

  • Cindy Bell

    Guitar

  • Melissa Soltero

    Percussion