With talent that remains full of fierce energy, Searson continues to astound their audiences with unguarded sincerity in their vocals, raw fiddling and ferocious stepdancing. Searson has been taking North America and Europe by storm, performing an average of 150 shows a year. Growing up in the Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada, Erin, Heather and Colleen Searson began performing for audiences at a young age. Each sister was filled with an appreciation of music at an early age and from this, developed a contemporary style of high energy, roots, celtic, country and pop, a sound they are known and loved for. The multi-talented sisters play a variety of instruments and are all expert step dancers. Erin plays a boogie style of piano, organ, and mandolin. Colleen is on fiddle and joins Erin in the lead vocals with Heather on bass. Rounding out the live show they are joined by Mary Gellner, a talented and passionate musician on drums and percussion. From private events, to clubs, theatres and festivals, touring originally began in Ontario and has now grown to include North America and Europe.

Searson has recorded five albums in their illustrious career. A Different kind of Light (2008), Searson Live (2005), Follow (2004), House Party (2002), and finally their newest addition Ignite ( fall 2009). Ignite encompasses Searson’s love of all music. All original, these tracks contain flavours from the Ottawa Valley, Country and Blues stylings, something Searson wanted to showcase in an instrumental album. Ignite was recorded at French Kiss Studios in the Ottawa Valley and produced by Jordon Zadorozny (Blinker the Star, Melissa Auf Der Maur). Recording Ignite gave the band a chance to bring in many different sounds including the banjo and the dobro. Recording Ignite gave Searson a chance to be creative and have fun with their music. A Different Kind of Light compliments the instrumental album with twelve tracks of original vocals written by these three sisters. After completing the Searson Live album, "We wanted to showcase the band's adventurous spirit for live music," said Colleen. "The resulting album is something we are all proud of."

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:

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!

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.

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.

Mary Gellner
From Ottawa, Ontario Mary began playing drums with Merivale High School Dixie and Stage bands and the Nepean All City Jazz Band. Mary has been playing drums for over 15 years and musical influences include Ani Difranco, James Brown and Jamiroquai.

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