Sidesaddle & Co., based in San Jose California, has been captivating audiences with their unique acoustic sound since 1979 when the band was first established. The five members of the band come from an interesting variety of musical backgrounds, which come alive in their repertoire. The longevity of the band is proof-positive that Sidesaddle & Co lends an air of contagious energy and professionalism to every performance. With the addition of Glenn Dauphin on vocals the band has gained a strong hold on traditional Bluegrass, gently seasoned with vintage Country, Irish and Western. It is the group’s combination of artistry and enthusiasm that has made Sidesaddle and Co. one of the most popular and sought-after Bluegrass bands in the West.
Glenn Dauphin – Guitar
Lisa Burns – Bass
Lee Anne Welch – Fiddle
Sonia Shell – Banjo
Kim Elking – Mandolin
Billboard Magazine has called their music “superbly melodic.” Critics have hailed their performances as “sophisticated and highly entertaining” and their harmonies “impeccable.”
“Sidesaddle & Co. combines the best of traditional and modern ideas. They use their abilities to evoke feelings and pictures in the heart and mind of the lucky listener.” – Eddie & Martha Adcock
“Their fiercely loyal fans eat it up.” – San Jose Mercury News, CA
The band has had the pleasure of opening the show for such notables as Bill Monroe, Emmy Lou Harris. Willie Nelson, Billy Dean, Ralph Stanley, New Grass Revival, John Hartford and Jim and Jesse to name a few. Headliners in their own right, this widely traveled band is equally at home performing at national bluegrass festivals, state and county fairs, concerts, on radio and television, at corporate functions, local events and parties.