MARION HALLIDAY

Marion founded Trickster Sister n 2017 in order to feature her bluegrass and bourbon-infused original music. The original members with Marion were Donna Bostock (bass, percussion, backing vocals) and Sister Jane Halliday (violin, banjo uke and backing vocals).  Over the years,  and after Marion's move back to Kentucky, the band has evolved to bring in other performers and instruments depending on the venue location and gig needs, as well as diversifying the set lists to include select, favorite covers.  In 2022, Marion started a new project with Sister Jane to focus on Celtic/Roots music of the British Isles, called The Weeping Pints. 

Marion has appeared in several prestigious industry showcases including the 2018 Suzi Wollenberg Folk DJ Showcase; the juried NERFA 2019 Semi-Formal Showcase in Stamford Connecticut  (both part of  Folk Alliance International); and Marion was a finalist in the 2018 Best of Philly Live Performance (runner up in the Country/Folk category).  Marion's debut solo album Rings Around Saturn landed at #3 on the Folk Radio DJ charts that summer as well as garnered the #3 artist slot; the  music has been played on over 70 public radio stations throughout the US and internationally.   Marion and her band (which can range from duo up to 6-piece) provide creative and exciting original live music performances that can be configured to fit a variety of venue and performance types.