The Watson Twins

Raised in Louisville, Kentucky, identical twin sisters Chandra and Leigh Watson have always blended musical genres to tell their story. The twins moved to the thriving music scene of Silver Lake, Los Angeles in the early 2000’s where their sound “developed a style of sweet, soulful indie-folk that does more than nod to alt-country influences” (NPR). This time in LA connected them to an inspiring music scene and through friends they began singing with a local neighborhood songstress, Jenny Lewis. The three had an immediate connection and their voices together created a sound heralded by critics. The release of Rabbit Fur Coat (2006) launched the trio from neighborhood scene to international touring act. In recent years the Watson Twins have toured in support of their own releases (Fire Songs, Talking to You, Talking to Me, Night Covers, Pioneer Lane, DUO) as well as continuing to perform as back-up vocalists for some of music's most notable acts. The Watson Twins have performed with: Margo Price, Butch Walker, Jenny Lewis, Jessie Baylin, Paul Cauthen, Orville Peck, John Paul White (the Civil Wars), Kings of Leon, Vanessa Carlton, CeeLo Green, Foster The People, The Shins, My Morning Jacket, Shooter Jennings, Nicole Atkins, Leah Belvins, Bahamas, Billy Bragg, Willie Nelson and many more.