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Sparkling wit, solid musicianship and stylistic breadth from rockabilly and swing to folk and showtune genre. Victory Review, Seattle
If laughter is the best medicine, then The Therapy Sisters are a two-woman dispensary. Denver Post
Better than Prozac. Fort Worth Star Telegram
Austin pair proves that laughter is still the best medicine. The Dallas Observer
The Therapy Sisters exemplify the turn to sophisticated vocal harmonies, arrangements and music styles; they are fine GPs of the trade."
Call them the Jung and the Restless. They skillfully lampoon musical styles from Andrews Sisters-style scat to lilting folk Madonna harmonies to faux-Seattle grunge. Austin American Statesman
Always engaging, skillful, and harmonizing sisters of acerbic analysis. Music City Texas
Harmonies a la Manhattan Transfer and Andrews Sisters are the thing here; but so also are a rock edge, scat, ballads and tongue-in-cheek slice of life satire. Austin Music and Entertainment
Their unusual blend of comical, pun-ridden numbers and tender love songs has won them a broad range of fans. The Texas Triangle
After I took two CDs, I didn't even have to call my doctor in the morning. Dot Fowler, Lake Travis View
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Churches & Church Coffeehouses
Live Oak Coffeehouse, Austin, TX
The Therapy Sisters have it all: they are great songwriters,
great musicians, and great performers! Their CDs are wonderful, but
their live performances are even better. This 'almost famous' duo will
have you howling with laughter one minute and weeping uncontrollably
the next. Lisa's guitar chops are impressive: she transitions
effortlessly from rhythm to lead and from one key to another, covering
the entire fret board. Maurine is a superb bass player, providing both
a rock-steady rhythmic underpinning, as well as an intricate
counterpoint to Lisa's guitar work. Their voices blend seamlessly, and
they know exactly when to harmonize and when to lay back and let the
other take the lead. If you have the chance to attend a 'therapy'
session, don't miss it. Austin Kessler, Co-Producer and Booking
Coordinator, Live Oak Coffeehouse Concerts www.liveoakuu.org/coffee
Unitarian Church, Tyler, Texas:
The Therapy Sisters are not only superbly talented professionals and
accomplished musicians, they are genuinely warm and friendly folks.
Their songs and their presence accomplish what we think "folk" music
does best: bring people together. Like a conversation with friends, an
evening with the Therapy Sisters is more than a performance...it's a
dose of emotional nutrition for those who enjoy laughing AND thinking.
We'll have them back as often as we can. Mary Andrews
Unity Church of Austin, TX
No matter what the mood, The Therapy Sisters always find a way to touch my mind, heart, and funny bone, all at the same time. Your clevery crafted songs continue to create a copacetic atmosphere conducive to coaching the congregants into a creative crest. How's that for a Therapy Sisters inspired line? Since people from our church ask about you so much, I always call you first when booking the next schedule of musicians. Our congregation knows what they like and for us, it's The Therapy Sisters. Not only are you great to work with, you're exactly what the doctor ordered. If laughter is the best medicine, The Therapy Sisters are my vote for Surgeon General.
Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, CA
We at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula were delighted to host an evening's session with the Therapy Sisters in May 2001. The duo more than lived up to their publicity with smiles, laughter, and some absolutely wonderful music. They are a treasure to be enjoyed again and again. Jerry Gray
Unitarian Church of Ventura, CA
Like a ray of sunshine, Therapy Sisters shone their songs of wit, wisdom, cheerfulness, and satire that left those of us here in Ventura smiling for days. A style all their own we highly recommend them to all Unitarian-Universalists everywhere. We plan on making them an annual tradition. Tom G. Best
Father Dyer Methodist Church, Breckenridge, CO
Y'all were wonderful! The people loved both the concert and the service. Come back any time! Rev. Sandy Stephens
Wow! We were spellbound by your performance! Your musicianship and tongue-in-cheek lyrics touched my heart. I found myself wiping away my tears and then at other times bringing up a belly laugh. Come again. Corrine Bair, Fr. Dyer Fine Arts Council
Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church, Dillon, CO
What a hoot they were! And what wonderful messages came through their beautiful music. I knew from the first chorus that this was the message that needed to be heard and I realized in an instant that here was the beginning of the sermon for this Sunday.
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Colleges
Wesleyan College, Macon Georgia
The Therapy Sisters are a form of therapy unto themselves.
Forget Freud. Forget Jung. They could be a new Archetype! After their
concert I want to start nurturing "the Sister within." The Therapy
Sisters are the smartest, hippest, funniest, most talented folk music
act I have ever seen on campus [and] should be required listening and
viewing on every college campus. I'm starting a movement to grant them
tenure and full professorship at Wesleyan. The world's oldest college
for women will never be the same after today's performance by the
Therapy Sisters. Patrick
Pritchard, Ph.D.
University of Illinois at Evansville
Lisa, you and Maurine were wonderful, charming, downright
brilliant during your University of Evansville visit. The crowd loved
you both and I can see why. Tamara
Wandel
University of Wisconsin at Lacrosse
The Therapy Sisters are wacky women who write and perform music with a message. They got the audience to actively participate in the group therapy session. A fun live act!
They were awesome!" "FUNNY!" "I liked their energy and crowd involvement." "I liked having a song dedicated to me." "They were great! Bring them back!"
Brandeis University
These gals rock. Book em!
Texas A&M
I would like to say that everyone who attended the concert loved it, and we hope to bring you back again before too long. Your good humored satire is priceless, and much needed in these times of fear and depression. Truly, needed therapy! I was also very impressed by the quality of the music itself--both instrumental and vocal. The concert was one of the most memorable evenings of the year for our program. Barbara Finlay
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Clubs
Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena, CA
The Therapy Sisters delivered "Full Measure." They thoroughly
entertained a crowd that was not familiar with them. The response was
electric. They are unapologetically funny. Their lyrics are clever and
full of genuine laughs. In an era where the "show" in Show Business and
the "entertainment" in The Entertainment Business seems to be lost on
most people who stand upon a stage, They also have something to say in
their lyrics and they say it with class and style. They are not an
animated phonograph record. They are what people leave their homes, pay
an admission, and sit down to see and hear: a stage show. Bob Stane
Lyons Music Shop, Lyons, CO
I had a great ti,me with all of you that evening. It is still being talked about back here in Lyons. You two are the perfect combination of fun, insightful and clever lyrics, along with some mighty good playing. I believe a good time was had by all. Jimmy Sferes
Barnes & Noble, Tyler, TX
The Therapy Sisters held a wonderful performance in our store! Maurine McLean and Lisa Rogers were energetic, and their music was an absolute treat for everyone. The audience, young and old, loved the sing-a-longs and enjoyed the duo's humorous lyrics. We had laughter throughout the store all evening! The interaction between the audience and The Therapy Sisters made their performance extra special. If you're looking for a side-splitting time, great music, and some added therapy, be sure to make your appointment with The Therapy Sisters.
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Colleagues
Therapy Sisters: Head north; Wisconsin needs you. Will trade
cheese for therapy. Peter
Berryman
We laughed, we cried, we threw away our medication!
The Austin
Lounge Lizards
Great songs, great performances, great outfits, and a truly warped perspective. Emily Kaitz
Your audience of doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, chaplains, and hospital clowns could all identify with the songs you were singing. Your "musical medicine" was the perfect antidote for professional burnout. You really are 'therapy' sisters.
I get these "Aha!" moments when I hear your music. I fall right into the beat when I see you in person, too. I shake my little pill bottle to chase bad spirits away. In those rare moments when NPR Radio can't temper my mood, I plug in my Therapy Sisters CD, and "Aha!," I'm saved again by the melodic truisms I'd temporarily forgotten. That's music!! Sue Raye, President, Austin PFLAG.
Sometimes a guitar is just a guitar. Sigmund Freud
Your music, wit, and satire were a great boost for all of us, giving the whole event [Austin's Rolling Thunder Downhome Democracy Tour '02] just the flavor and spirit we needed. You’re a great treasure, and I personally appreciate your involvement. Jim Hightower
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