Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds

Closing out the 2014 Oval Lawn Series is Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, a “…rollicking blend of soul, funk and backwoods Americana rock ’n’ roll, which draws even indifferent hipsters onto the dance floor.” (New York Daily News) Vocalist Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow) is joined by The Dirty Birds, a seven man band: Jackson Kincheloe  (harmonica), Bram Kincheloe  (drums), Sasha Brown (guitar), Josh Myers (bass) Phil Rodriguez (trumpet), Ryan Snow (trombone), and Brian Graham (baritone sax). With Sister Sparrow’s powerful voice and The Dirty Birds thunderous grooves and soaring melodies, the band gives a performance that can only be described as explosive. Since 2011, they have played countless shows across the US and Canada and made appearances at a multitude of festivals including Bonnaroo, Firefly, Mountain Jam, Voodoo Experience, Austin City Limits, Gathering of the Vibes, and Telluride Jazz.