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Sidesaddle & Co., based in San Jose California, has been captivating audiences with their unique acoustic sound since 1979 when the band was first established. The five members of the band come from an interesting variety of musical backgrounds, which come alive in their repertoire of primarily traditional Bluegrass music, seasoned with vintage Country, Irish, Cajun and Cowboy Western. Their popularity is extended further by including Gospel, Folk, Novelty and Comedy. Billboard Magazine has called their music "superbly melodic." Critics have hailed their performances as "sophisticated and highly entertaining" and their harmonies "impeccable." |
The band has also had the pleasure of opening the show for such notables as Bill Monroe, Emmy Lou Harris. Willie Nelson, Billy Dean, Ralph Stanley, New Grass Revival, John Hartford and Jim and Jesse to name a few. Headliners in their own right, this widely traveled band is equally at home performing at national bluegrass festivals, state and county fairs, concerts, on radio and television, at coorprate functions, local events and parties. |
In 2008 Sidesaddle was nominated for awards in five of nine categories, and won in three. Sidesaddle alumnus Jerry Ashford won "Guitar Player of the Year," Sidesaddle alumna Diana Donnelly won "Female Vocalist of the Year," and Lisa Burns won "Bass Player of the Year." In 2009 Sidesaddle and CO. was nominated in 5 categories and won in two: Lisa Burns as Bass Player of the Year, Kim Elking as Mandolin player of the year. |
"Sidesaddle & Co. combines the best of traditional and modern ideas. They use their abilities to evoke feelings and pictures in the heart and mind of the lucky listener." Eddie & Martha Adcock "When the five of them get into a rowdy rendition...their music gallops off with mustang force, carrying their audience off for a good time!" "You have many followers among thousands that come back each year looking forward to your performance. We would like to compliment you on your professionalism and dynamic performance." |
"Playing a rich blend of country, folk, Irish, gospel....these folks really cook" Victory Review "Sidesaddle is a band with talent to spare and a record which hits the mark." "Their fiercely loyal fans eat it up."
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