SEARSON is Erin, Heather and Colleen Searson, three multi-talented sisters that play a variety of instruments and are all expert step dancers. Piano, organ, fiddle, tenor guitar and bass are all highlighted in their live performances. Acclaimed drummers and percussionists round out the live shows. SEARSON have garnered much critical acclaim from musicians and audiences alike. In 2011, SEARSON toured throughout Canada, the U.S., Ireland, Germany, Denmark and headlined one of the largest music festivals in Europe at Festival Ortiguiera, Spain.

There is a startling maturity in the music of SEARSON and self-assurance in their writing. Hook-driven songs like You May Say and Pursued offer more than just instant gratification. Craving that connection between music and their audience, SEARSON have become a vehicle of genuine expression on stage. SEARSON mixes piano and fiddle playing virtuosity with easy going lyrics. SEARSON displays hints to Country-Blues style melodies while effortlessly incorporating Ottawa Valley style fiddling into their live shows.

SEARSON have recorded 6 albums throughout their illustrious career. Their latest albums, A Different Kind of Light (2008), Ignite (2009) and their newest full length album Untitled (2012), were all written entirely by SEARSON. A mixture of instrumental and vocal tracks encompass the recordings. Recorded at French Kiss Studios in Pembroke, ON, Canada with a formidable Producer: Jordon Zadorozny (Blinker The Star, Melissa Auf Der Maur).

"Although the audience was barely reserved with the first two groups and showered the musicians with applause, it went off with the Canadian group SEARSON. The spectators were carried away by the cool rhythms, the roaring percussion, the funky....electric bass sounds. Above all, Colleen Searson turned out to be a true devil's violinist. She played her fiddle so that the bow threatened to glow." ~ Diathelm Textoris, Lunen, Germany

Growing up in the Ottawa Valley, ON, Canada, Erin, Heather and Colleen began performing for audiences at a young age. Each sister was filled with an appreciation for music at an early age. Since the age of 4, Erin has been classically trained through the Royal Conservatory of music in piano. Colleen has been studying violin and fiddle methods from all styles around the world since age 9, and Heather, from the age of 11 studied with veteran bass instructors. All the sisters began step dance lessons at a very young age and competed at Fiddle and Step Dance Competitions throughout their elementary and high school years.

Never road weary, SEARSON has a relentless tour schedule ahead. "Touring and performing our original music for live audiences is the best reward we could get for years of music lessons and practicing." said Erin. "Touring with my sisters has given us a lifetime of memories that we could never imagine living without."

Discography:

Untitled (2012)
Ignite (2009)
A Different Kind of Light (2008)
Searson Live (2005)
Follow (2004)
House Party (2002)

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Erin Searson
Lead Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Mandolin, Step Dance
Erin began studying the piano at the age of 4 and completed her Grade 9 piano with the Royal Conservatory of Music at the age of 15. During this time, she also took vocal lessons. At the age of 11, she began to learn Ottawa Valley step dancing and studied piano accompaniment with the fiddle while competing at Step Dancing and Fiddle competitions.
Erin likes running, biking, reading, animals and hanging out at the lake!
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Colleen Searson
Fiddle, Vocals, Mandolin, Step Dance
Colleen originally began with piano lessons and shortly after began learning the fiddle at the age of 9. Colleen had the opportunity to study fiddle with some of Canada's top fiddle players. Colleen also began step dancing at the age of 7, while studying vocal lessons as well. Colleen competed in both fiddle and step dancing competitions with her sisters. Colleen is involved with the SPCA, Music in the Schools and loves to take car of her cat Give'r.
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Heather Searson
Bass, Step Dance
At a young age, began by studying the piano and guitar. At the age of 13, Heather took a keen interest in the bass guitar and studied Ottawa Valley step dancing at the age of 9, also competing in various step dancing competitions across Canada. Heather loves the Ottawa Senators, is a big fan of rugby, jewellry and watching movies when she's relaxing.
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