The Lion Sisters are a sibling duo from New Hampshire whose close harmonies, original songwriting, and natural onstage connection reflect a lifetime of making music together. With Josi on fiddle and vocals and Lily on guitar and vocals, they blend folk and bluegrass with Irish fiddle, vintage country, and touches of pop and rock, creating a contemporary acoustic sound that is distinctly their own.

Growing up on a small family farm, Josi and Lily were surrounded by animals, open fields, and a household filled with music. Best friends as well as sisters, they spent their childhood singing, making up songs, and putting on shows for family and friends. Josi was the early songwriter and ringleader, organizing performances and assigning parts, while Lily famously announced at age two that she was "born to sing."

Inspired by a fiddle-playing babysitter, the sisters began fiddle lessons at ages seven and four. Lily switched to guitar at six, and the two gradually developed the musical partnership that defines their performances today. Though initially shy about performing publicly, they began playing together more seriously in 2023 and soon discovered a shared enthusiasm for the stage.

Their songwriting draws on a wide range of experiences and observations, exploring choices, uncertainty, family, change, and the natural world. Their songs range from reflective ballads to lively bluegrass-influenced numbers, often finding room for humor and unexpected perspectives. Their second EP, The Lion's Share, released in fall 2026, features six new original songs and follows their self-titled debut EP, released in January 2025. Both were recorded with former Nashville producer James Prendergast.

The Lion Sisters have performed throughout New England, including appearances at Ossipee Valley Music Festival, Black Bear Americana Fest, and Albino Skunk Fest, as well as Club Passim, Rose Garden Coffeehouse, and numerous concert series and listening rooms.

Whether performing an original song or offering their own interpretation of a traditional favorite, Josi and Lily bring a musical understanding shaped by years of singing, playing, and creating together. Their close harmonies, instrumental interplay, and easy rapport give their performances a character that is unmistakably The Lion Sisters.