The Redbuds got their start in the Spring of 2012 when siblings Laura & Allie Smith decided to team up with then neighbor and now friend Virginia Pishioneri to play at the Clintonville Farmers' Market. Knowing they knew many of the same songs, the girls played their first gig without practicing together once. What started as an acoustic side project perfect for this outdoor venue quickly turned into something much more serious. While most of their repertoire comes from the Appalachian folk music tradition, they also pull from artists such as Carly Simon, Pete Seeger & Woody Guthrie along with playing a few originals. Blending together guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and fiddle with their three part harmonies, the Redbuds have a timeless sound that appeals to every age. Whether they are heard playing at a festival or bar, birthday party or farmers' market, The Redbuds' music is sure to put a smile on your face and make you nostalgic for a time long before ours. Their first self titled album is comprised of 7 folk songs, 2 covers and 3 originals. Using techniques authentic to the style of music, all songs were recorded down in the rolling hills of Appalachian on Analog equipment at 3 Eliiott Studio in Athens, Ohio. People Say by Allie Smith Graveyard Grass and Rosetta by Virginia Pishioneri.