In 2017, Tom Petty asked Kent born ‘The Webb Sisters’ to join him for the ‘Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 40th Anniversary tour.
Influenced by their musical heroes, sisters Charley and Hattie always lead with their close harmony vocals, accompanied by Hattie’s harp and Charley’s rhythmic guitar. Tom Petty said: ‘Their own records are incredible, they will blow your mind’.
With their first major label release ‘Daylight Crossing’, they burst onto the UK music scene in 2006 via Mercury Records receiving ‘Single and Album of the Week’ on itunes and BBC Radio Two. An album of strong melodies, instrumental dynamics and drenched in their signature harmonies.
In 2008 Leonard Cohen, asked them to join his band on his international comeback tour, calling Charley and Hattie’s voices and blend ‘sublime’. The one year plan became a six year adventure playing over 400, four hour concerts around the globe to over four million people.
Whilst on the road with Leonard, The Webb Sisters recorded and released their album ‘Savages’ in 2011 and EP ‘When Will You Come Home’ in 2013, produced by legendary Grammy Award winning producer Peter Asher. Their song ‘Baroque Thoughts’ went on to win The International Music Award for ‘Best Adult Contemporary Song’.
In addition to their own records, The Webb Sisters have given their distinctive vocal sound to the recordings and live performances with artists Sting, The Avett Brothers, Glen Hansard, Goyte, Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Natalie Maines (of the Dixie Chicks), Damien Rice and Elvis Costello.
Quotes
What is being said about The Webb Sisters…
“The ‘sublime’ Webb Sisters”
– Leonard Cohen
“It’s a long dream of ours to have these girls with us, I’ve been a fan for years.”
– Tom Petty
“The sensational Webb Sisters ..absolutely brilliantly beautiful”
– Sir Terry Wogan
“The Florence And The Machine-y title track thunders along heroically, “Baroque Thoughts” is both thoughtful and baroque, while the closing vignette “The Goodnight Song” is the sweetest of lullabies”
– Q Magazine
“The spine tingling harmonies of The Webb Sisters…their CD ‘Savages’ bears repeated listening.”
– Jane Garvey, Woman’s Hour
“The very brilliant Webb Sisters”
– Lauren Laverne
“Girls with halos…their harmonies transcend any one style”
– Dan Aquilante, New York Post
“English duo the Webb Sisters, whose exquisite vocal harmonies attained a truly exultant radiance”
– Sue Wilson, The Scotsman
“Unique musical gifts” – N Kelly, Irish Independent
“The Webb Sisters have a feel for song craft. Their own compositions, the instantly memorable ‘In Your Father’s Eyes’ and the delicate haunting ‘Baroque Thoughts’ for example are perfect illustrations.” – Bernard Perusse, The Montreal Gazette
