The Lovell Sisters
There is a word often used when describing Americana stars The Lovell Sisters: Passion. It’s what these three young women—Jessica, Megan and Rebecca—feel when they step on stage to perform. Passion is the fuel that feeds their writing and arranging, and it colors every note they play and sing on their album, Time To Grow. The title track of “Time To Grow” appears in the feature film “Good Intentions.”
The Lovell Sisters, who have proven themselves time and again as polished performers, have been praised equally for both their virtuosic playing—Jessica on fiddle, Megan on dobro, Rebecca on guitar and mandolin—and their vibrant vocal harmonizing. While their 2005 debut “When Forever Rolls Around” and 2007 CD/DVD “Live At The Philadelphia Folk Festival” showcased their dynamic musical interaction and interpretive gifts, The Lovell Sisters emerged as songwriters. “Original material is crucial,” stresses Rebecca. “If you want to have your own sound and your own voice, then you have to write your own songs.”
Although residents of Calhoun, GA, The Lovell Sisters’ recent album, ”Time to Grow,” was recorded in Nashville, TN during the summer of 2008. It was co-produced by the sisters and engineer Brent Truitt, a seasoned mandolin player with credits including the Dixie Chicks, Dolly Parton, and Alison Krauss. The album features five original songs, including two award-winners; the title track, “Time To Grow,” a finalist in the 2008 International Songwriting Competition, and “Distance,” a Grand Prize Winner in the 2008 John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
The energy and spontaneity of American roots music that originally caught The Lovell Sisters attention continues to be an integral element of their live performances. Since 2004, they have toured throughout North America, and made three well-received European tours, with dates in Northern Ireland, Norway, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden and the Netherlands. “This music draws people together,” observes Jessica. “To see the enthusiasm people around the world have for traditional American music is really cool.”
Visit them online: http://lovellsistersband.com
