Evie Ladin

Evie Ladin
BornNew York City, U.S.
GenresAmericana
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, choreographer, dancer, clawhammer banjo, educator
Instrument(s)Singing, banjo, guitar
Websitewww.evieladin.com

Evie Ladin is an American musician, singer-songwriter, percussive dancer, choreographer, square dance caller living in Oakland, California. She performs with The Evie Ladin Band, a trio with Keith Terry and Erik Pearson, and also collaborates with Keith Terry as a duo.[1] Other projects include two all-female groups: The Stairwell Sisters, an old-time group utilizing clawhammer banjo, guitar, bass and percussive dance; and MoToR/dance.[2]

Ladin's 2012 CD titled Evie Ladin Band was voted Americana Album of the Year by the Independent Music Awards (IMAs) Vox Pop Vote.[3] A banjo player since childhood, Ladin features regularly on the annual Banjo Babes compilation album and calendar.[4] Ladin is also the Executive Director of the International Body Music Festival (IBMF), a project of the Oakland-based arts non profit Crosspulse.[5]

  1. ^ Gilbert, Andrew (February 21, 2013). "Evie Ladin: Stompin' In the East Bay". Berkeleyside.
  2. ^ Morris, Jackie. "Evie Ladin Band". FolkWorks.
  3. ^ "Evie Ladin Band". Independent Music Awards (IMAs).
  4. ^ Lawless, John (December 6, 2018). "Banjo Babes 2019 calendar and CD". Bluegrass Today.
  5. ^ "Artists from around the World Share Music You Can SEE and Dance You Can HEAR". Wellesley College. November 15, 2013.