The Evil Sweeties profile picture

The Evil Sweeties

When they were good, they were very very good...

About Me

MyGen Profile GeneratorThe Evil Sweeties are Jo Cooper (fiddle, banjo, voice), Laura Hewison (voice, cello) and Sarah-Jane Miller (voice, flute, mandolin). Each members different musical influences mean that their repertoire is eclectic and their style intriguing. Based in the North East, they play a mixture of traditional and contemporary music from the British Isles, the American Appalacian mountains and wherever inspires them. Their own songs also form a significant part of their repertoire. The Evil Sweeties' combination of instruments is interesting and unusual but it works! With raw, passionate, innovative and thoughtful arrangements, The Evil Sweeties express the emotion and true nature of the material they perform. The group met studying music in Newcastle in September 2003. A few bands (e.g Bmused), informal sessions and drinks later the Evil Sweeties came into being in 2006. They have played folk clubs, festivals, concert halls (including the Sage Gateshead), pubs, churches, pavements, and community centres! "A trio who bring out the true sincerity of the material they sing". Newcastle Green Festival."There were lots of exceedingly positive comments. Your voices and harmonies were particularly enjoyed". Joanthan Hagger (Heaton Folk)."Nice eyes"- Myspace Fan.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/22/2006
Band Members: The Evil Sweeties are Jo Cooper (fiddle, banjo, vocals), Laura Hewison (voice, cello) and Sarah-Jane Miller (vocals, flute & mandolin).
Influences: From Tom Waits to Anne Briggs to David Bowie to snow on snowdon, people that sing from within, err the list could be endless...
Sounds Like: have their own individual sounds as far as I can tell!! folk, pop, blues, jazz, trad, rock...
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Changes afoot for The Evil Sweeties...

Just got back from the second Clennell Hall Folk Festival, we had a great time, good weather, met some lovely people, what more could you be asking for?!Hope to be back up there soon...Changes are hap...
Posted by The Evil Sweeties on Sun, 11 May 2008 02:44:00 PST

musical activities for both your pleasure and ours!!

We are playing on Lora's show on Ne1 fm radio Weds 7th May sometime after 7pm. Listen on 102.4 fm or online too..Also we are playing at the 2nd Clennell Hall Folk Festival on Saturday 10th May...hope ...
Posted by The Evil Sweeties on Fri, 02 May 2008 10:09:00 PST