Jessa Callen - Harp, Vocals
Beth Callen - Guitar, Vocals
Chris Anderson - Bass
Dan Castellani - keyboards
Dave Gluck - Drums
Influences
Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Blind Melon, Ani Difranco, Fleetwood Mac, Nickel Creek, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Alanis Morisette, Bjork, Beck, Nikka Costa, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Debussy, Beethoven, Radiohead, Grateful Dead,World & Celtic Music, (at the risk of generalizing), and many more....
Sounds Like
With a concert harp and guitar at the forefront, The Callen Sisters' sound is rootsy yet ethereal, infused with a certain pop sensibility. Their music has been compared to Tori Amos and Fiona Apple, and stems from the singer/songwriter genre with alternative rock influences.
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Check out the lovely review of The Callen Sisters record in the April issue of Harp Magazine! Writer Fred Mills gives his insights on the song stylings of "lissom sisters Callen" and draws comparisons to Joni Mitchell.
With their unique instrumentation (harp and guitar), soaring vocal harmonies, and unforgettable original songs, The Callen Sisters make an impact from the first listen. More than a singer-songwriter duo, they are family, friends, and musical partners. They share each other’s lives, a closeness that informs their music and that is displayed to stirring effect on their self-titled debut album, which stands as a testament of shared experience, loss, and love.
Raised in Westport, Massachusetts, and Saratoga Springs, New York, The Callen Sisters are Jessa Callen (harp and vocals, age 25) and Beth Callen (guitar and vocals, age 23). Playing and writing songs together since childhood, by high school, the girls were performing live as a duo at venues throughout Saratoga Springs and the Capital Region—open mic nights, coffee shops (such as the legendary Caffé Lena), special events hosted by local businesses and community organizations, street busking during the crowded Saratoga summer months, and wherever else they could. Audience reaction has always been ecstatic. Curiosity is naturally directed towards the harp—an unusual instrument in a “folk” context, but once audiences hear the interplay of harp and guitar, they never forget it.
Their self-titled debut album, produced and arranged by Dan Castellani, displays the dynamic and dramatic range of The Callen Sisters’ songwriting and vocal skills. The songs on The Callen Sisters' debut record deal with the personal experiences, societal insights, and raw emotions of both sisters. The album’s 12 original songs (each sister wrote six songs apiece) include the plaintive and lilting “Like You,” written and sung by Beth, and the haunting and rich “Irrelevant,” written and sung by Jessa. The sweetness of “Lullaby” shows the lighter side of Jessa’s writing, while “Anomie” reveals the edgy side of Beth.
The Callen Sisters are currently living in the New York City metro area, playing in such legendary clubs as The Bitter End and The Knitting Factory. Their performances have garnered them positive write-ups in several press outlets. Jessa and Beth are looking forward to connecting with people through their music with the release of their debut album and their upcoming tour.
"In a time of many copy cat artists, The Callen Sisters come forward for something new. Vocal harmonies, light guitar and a brilliant harp join together to form the perfect combination of emotions."
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You guys are some of the most original songwriters we've heard in a while. Great. Thanks so much for the add and the comment. Best wishes, Mike and Lee
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Hi and thanks for making the connection. a had a really long listen to your songs today and that was lovely,gee your supported well by your drummer ,he's great ! Of course you all are. Cheers for nowTha Scuttlers