The Baird Sisters

Influenced by Appalachian mountain music, contemporary outsider folk, and Library of Congress recordings of their great-great uncle, I.G. Greer, sisters Laura and Meg Baird have been performing in and around Philadelphia since 2001.

Pairing their sibling harmonies with intimate acoustic guitar and banjo playing, their collection of songs includes haunting versions of traditional favorites, ballads and original compositions. Meg is also a founding member of Espers and recently released her second solo album, Seasons on Earth, on Drag City.

Lonely Town

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Video

Song Samples

The Baird Sisters at the 2008 Philadelphia Folk Festival

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Full-length mp3s

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Sugar Baby (traditional)
from our latest album Lonely Town

Snow
from our 2003 album At Home

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FREE Comp from Sherman Arts

"All Creatures" COMP with 37 tracks from independent artists. (The Baird Sisters' "Lavender Gray" is included.) Click here for information on the FREE download.