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**Sisters 3** was an American [indie folk](/source/Indie_folk) group from [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia), [Pennsylvania](/source/Pennsylvania), formed in 2005 by siblings Annachristie, Beatrice, and Cassandra Sadler. The group released two albums, *Star Spangled* (2008) and *Coruscate at the Meadow Gate* (2011), and found local notoriety, collaborating with artists including [Hoots & Hellmouth](/source/Hoots_%26_Hellmouth), [Sharon Little](/source/Sharon_Little), and [American Babies](/source/American_Babies), and performing at the [Philadelphia Folk Festival](/source/Philadelphia_Folk_Festival) and venues including the [Mann Center](/source/Mann_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts) and [Madison Square Garden](/source/Madison_Square_Garden).[1] Annachristie Sadler would later find more notoriety as a solo artist under the name [AC Sapphire](/source/AC_Sapphire).

## History

### Origins (2005–2008)

The Sadlers were among eight children born to Dennis and Cindy Sadler and grew up in [Downingtown](/source/Downingtown,_Pennsylvania), Pennsylvania.[2][3][1] The Sadler children were [homeschooled](/source/Homeschooling) and exposed to [Shakespearean theatre](/source/Shakespeare's_plays) and [poetry](/source/Poetry), which led [Annachristie](/source/AC_Sapphire) to write her first song at age 15.[4][5] Dennis Saddler, a [fine art](/source/Fine_art) and [antique](/source/Antique) dealer and [record collector](/source/Record_collecting), gave Annachristie her first [guitar](/source/Guitar) and introduced the children to [doo-wop](/source/Doo-wop) and [R&B](/source/Rhythm_and_blues) artists like [The Ravens](/source/The_Ravens), [The Harptones](/source/The_Harptones), [The Chantels](/source/The_Chantels), [The Drifters](/source/The_Drifters), [The Platters](/source/The_Platters), and [The Flamingos](/source/The_Flamingos).[5][6] Annachristie, Beatrice, and Cassandra performed together for their family from a young age.[7][1][8]

Prior to the group's formation, a 20-year-old Annachristie released a solo album, *Elixir for the Human Heart*, in early January 2005, with Beatrice and Cassandra providing backing [harmonies](/source/Harmony) on the album.[5] Additionally, Cassandra was a [classical](/source/Classical_music) [composer](/source/Composer) and Beatrice had been a vocalist in the band Naughty Naughty Nurses.[8] Later that month, the siblings, billed as the Sisters Three, performed at the Singer-Songwriter Conspiracy showcase in [Sellersville](/source/Sellersville,_Pennsylvania) (organized by Dennis Sadler), where they appeared alongside the Travis Wetzel Trio, John Francis, [Hoots & Hellmouth](/source/Hoots_%26_Hellmouth), and [Sharon Little](/source/Sharon_Little).[5] They officially formed the group later that year while attending the [Edinburgh Festival Fringe](/source/Edinburgh_Festival_Fringe) in [Scotland](/source/Scotland),[9] initially under the name **The Sapphires**,[7] and soon after embarked on a mini-tour with local Philadelphia bands including [The Extraordinaires](/source/The_Extraordinaires).[2] They also provided backing vocals on Hoots & Hellmouth's 2007 self-titled debut album for [MAD Dragon Records](/source/MAD_Dragon_Music_Group) and subsequent tour,[10][11] and for Sharon Little on her 2008 tour with [Robert Plant](/source/Robert_Plant) and [Alison Krauss](/source/Alison_Krauss).[12]

### Career (2008–2013)

Sisters 3 recorded their debut album, *Star Spangled*, in [Hamilton, Ontario](/source/Hamilton,_Ontario), [Canada](/source/Canada) with producer Glen Marshall ([Broken Social Scene](/source/Broken_Social_Scene), [Feist](/source/Feist_(singer)), [Kaki King](/source/Kaki_King)) and his partner Michael Keire, in the same [church](/source/Church_(building)) where Feist's early albums were recorded;[7][12][8] Marshall told *[CMJ](/source/CMJ)* regarding Annachristie's vocals that "the only other time I have experienced those kind of goosebumps was recording Feist."[7] The album was released on February 29, 2008 through Marshall's Vibewrangler label. That same year, the band appeared on [NBC 10](/source/WCAU)'s *The 10! Show* and performed at [Joy Rose](/source/Joy_Rose)'s Mamapalooza and at the [Philadelphia Folk Festival](/source/Philadelphia_Folk_Festival), the latter alongside [Espers](/source/Espers_(band)), [Craig Bickhardt](/source/Craig_Bickhardt), [Ursula Rucker](/source/Ursula_Rucker), [Tin Bird Choir](/source/Tin_Bird_Choir), and [Matt Duke](/source/Matt_Duke_(musician)).[13][9]

In early 2011, Sisters 3 contributed vocals to Hezekiah Jones' album *Have You Seen Our Fort* for Yer Bird Records[14] and to [American Babies](/source/American_Babies)' *Flawed Logic* for [Engine Room Recordings](/source/Engine_Room_Recordings).[11] Additionally, Annachristie appeared solo with [The Loom](/source/The_Loom) at Danger Danger Gallery alongside [Christopher Paul Stelling](/source/Christopher_Paul_Stelling), Psalmships, and Former Belle.[15] The band's second album, *Coruscate at the Meadow Gate*, was released on June 7, 2011 via Modern Vintage Recordings; the album was co-produced by [Eshy Gazit](/source/Eshy_Gazit) and engineered by [The Boils](/source/The_Boils)'s Mike Bardzik, and was partially recorded at [The Cutting Room Studios](/source/The_Cutting_Room_Studios) in [Manhattan](/source/Manhattan).[12][16] A music video for the song "Wolfmother" was released in October.[17] The group also received radio play on [WXPN](/source/WXPN), alongside artists like [The War on Drugs](/source/The_War_on_Drugs_(band)), [Purling Hiss](/source/Purling_Hiss), [Work Drugs](/source/Work_Drugs), [Hop Along](/source/Hop_Along), and [Gene Ween](/source/Gene_Ween).[18]

Sisters 3 dissolved around 2013, after one of the sisters left the group.[2][19] Following the group's end, Annachristie launched a short-lived solo project, Murchant,[20] before eventually finding greater solo success under the name AC Sapphire.[2][4][21]

## Musical style

Sisters3 was primarily identified during their existence as [folk](/source/Folk_music), [indie folk](/source/Indie_folk), [indie pop](/source/Indie_pop), and [country](/source/Country_music),[21][22][23][1] a sound described by Cassandra Sadler as "mutant folk music",[8] and were known for their three-part [vocal harmonies](/source/Vocal_harmony).[24] Influences cited by the group included [Erik Satie](/source/Erik_Satie), [Frédéric Chopin](/source/Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric_Chopin), [Ramones](/source/Ramones), [Minor Threat](/source/Minor_Threat), [Jeff Buckley](/source/Jeff_Buckley), [Patsy Cline](/source/Patsy_Cline), [The Shirelles](/source/The_Shirelles), The Ravens, [Lead Belly](/source/Lead_Belly), and [grunge](/source/Grunge) music.[25][8] Kiley Bense of [WXPN](/source/WXPN) described the group's music as "driving, rollicking songs with lyrics and vocals that recall [Neko Case](/source/Neko_Case) at her [rootsiest](/source/Roots_rock)."[26] Debut album *Star Spangled* incorporated [synthesizer](/source/Synthesizer) and elements of [soul](/source/Soul_music) and [girl group](/source/Girl_group) music into their folk sound.[8] The group's second album, *Coruscate at the Meadow Gate*, showcased a more [eclectic](/source/Eclecticism) style, utilizing instruments like [piano](/source/Piano) and [ukulele](/source/Ukulele) and incorporating elements of [alternative](/source/Alternative_rock) and [indie rock](/source/Indie_rock), [pop](/source/Pop_music), [classical](/source/Classical_music), [jazz](/source/Jazz), 1950s [doo-wop](/source/Doo-wop), and [garage rock](/source/Garage_rock).[1][24][27] Reviewing *Coruscate*, Jeremy Lukens of *Glide Magazine* distinguished the group from "the [folk pop](/source/Folk-pop) revival trend of recent years" and noted that the album "transcends conventions of [genre](/source/Genre) and traditional [song structures](/source/Song_structure), instead favoring capturing the raw emotion of the material. [Discordant](/source/Consonance_and_dissonance) melodies and [dynamic](/source/Dynamics_(music)) shifts provide an underlying tension, but each fragmented image and feeling is bound by the distinct vocal harmonies of the close-knit sisters."[27] The *[Philadelphia City Paper](/source/Philadelphia_City_Paper)* similarly noted that "[the group] can get away with a lot of weird stuff because of how beautiful their voices sound in combination."[8]

## Members

- [Annachristie Sadler](/source/AC_Sapphire) – lead vocals, [guitar](/source/Guitar)
- Cassandra Sadler – vocals, [piano](/source/Piano), [synthesizer](/source/Synthesizer)
- Beatrice Sadler – vocals, [percussion](/source/Percussion_instrument)

## Discography

### Studio albums

- *Star Spangled* (2008; Vibewrangler)
- *Coruscate at the Meadow Gate* (2011; Modern Vintage Recordings)

### Singles

Year Title Album Ref 2011 "Pleased To Meet You" Coruscate at the Meadow Gate [28] "Pleiades" [29] "Wolfmother" [17]

### Music videos

- "Wolfmother" (2011)[17]

### Compilation appearances

- *Philly Comp One: How To Make An Arrow* (2010) – "Star Spangled"

### Featured on

- [Hoots & Hellmouth](/source/Hoots_%26_Hellmouth), *Hoots & Hellmouth* (2007; [MAD Dragon](/source/MAD_Dragon_Music_Group)) – vocals
- [American Babies](/source/American_Babies), *Flawed Logic* (2011; [Engine Room](/source/Engine_Room_Recordings)) – backing vocals
- [Sharon Little](/source/Sharon_Little), *Follow that Sound*, *Perfect Time For A Breakdown* (2008 [CBS](/source/CBS)) - vocals, arrangement.

## References

1. Barnes, Jade (2021-03-05). ["Sisters 3 release sophomore album today!"](https://www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs/things_to_do/123347608.html). *[The Philadelphia Inquirer](/source/The_Philadelphia_Inquirer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210305230935/https://www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs/things_to_do/123347608.html) 2021-03-05 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-01-27.

1. Prillaman, Ashley (2020-01-16). ["Premiere: AC Sapphire Hightails it Out of the Desert with Latest Single "Mini Tour""](https://www.audiofemme.com/premiere-ac-sapphire-mini-tour/). *Audiofemme*. Retrieved 2022-12-31.

1. ["Desert Car Album, by Ac Sapphire"](https://acsapphire.bandcamp.com/album/desert-car-album). *Bandcamp*. Retrieved 2023-01-26. Special thanks to Victoria Williams for her studio and my mother and father Dennis and Cindy

1. Milligan, Kaitlin (2020-01-16). ["AC Sapphire Announces New EP OMNI PRESENT"](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/AC-Sapphire-Announces-New-EP-OMNI-PRESENT-20200116). *BroadwayWorld*. Retrieved 2023-01-02.

1. Stella, Nikki (2006-01-25). ["Anna Christie brings 'Elixir for the Human Heart' to Sellersville's 'Singer-Songwriter Conspiracy'"](https://www.thereporteronline.com/2006/01/25/anna-christie-brings-elixir-for-the-human-heart-to-sellersvilles-singer-songwriter-conspiracy/). *[The Reporter](/source/The_Reporter_(Lansdale))*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230102072810/https://www.thereporteronline.com/2006/01/25/anna-christie-brings-elixir-for-the-human-heart-to-sellersvilles-singer-songwriter-conspiracy/) 2023-01-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-01-01.

1. ["Meet the 2022 Finalists: AC Sapphire"](https://www.newsong-music.com/2022/11/meet-the-2022-finalists-ac-sapphire/). *NewSong Music*. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2023-01-07.

1. Darmanin, Rachael (2008-02-21). ["Sisters 3 Set "Star Spangled" Debut"](http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=55547430). *[CMJ](/source/CMJ)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201026070655/https://www.sonicbids.com/band/sisters3music/) 2020-10-26 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-01-02.

1. Fine, M.J. (Sep 10, 2008). ["Twisted Sisters"](https://citypaper.net/articles/2008/09/11/twisted-sisters). *[Philadelphia City Paper](/source/Philadelphia_City_Paper)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20080911034137/https://citypaper.net/articles/2008/09/11/twisted-sisters) Sep 11, 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-01-30.

1. [*Sisters 3 on NBC*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wet6KHSc6BI) (TV broadcast). [WCAU](/source/WCAU). 2009-01-18. – via [YouTube](/source/YouTube)

1. ["Hoots and Hellmouth in Concert"](https://www.npr.org/2007/05/25/10330737/hoots-and-hellmouth-in-concert). *[NPR.org](/source/NPR.org)*. May 25, 2007. Retrieved 2023-01-01.

1. ["Anna Christie Sadler"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/3088737-Anna-Christie-Sadler). *Discogs*. Retrieved 2023-01-02.

1. ["AC Sapphire: Presented by Sou'wester Arts"](https://www.souwesterlodge.com/event/ac-sapphire-presented-by-souwester-arts/). *Sou'wester Lodge*. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-03.

1. ["Local connections abound at this year's Philly Folkfest"](https://www.montgomerynews.com/local-connections-abound-at-this-years-philly-folkfest/article_721bdbdc-7b5d-5457-b1c2-1ee85d36b88f.html). *The Reporter*. 2008-08-04. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230102055641/https://www.thereporteronline.com/2008/08/04/local-connections-abound-at-this-years-philly-folkfest/) 2023-01-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-01-02.

1. Warren, Bruce (2011-04-19). ["New Shaking Through with Hezekiah Jones"](https://xpn.org/2011/04/19/new-shaking-through-with-hezekiah-jones/). *[WXPN](/source/WXPN)*. Retrieved 2023-01-02.

1. ["This Weekend's Picks: Adele, The Loom, Simone Felice, Dutch, Fake Problems, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., The Armchairs"](https://xpn.org/2011/05/13/this-weekends-picks-adele-the-loom-simone-felice-dutch-fake-problems-the-armchairs-last-show/). *[WXPN](/source/WXPN)*. 2011-05-13. Retrieved 2023-01-02.

1. ModernVintage09 (Oct 6, 2011). [*Sisters3 - Wolfmother.mov*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-CinU6vfHo). – via [YouTube](/source/YouTube)

1. ["Listen to "Local Labor Day" on XPN2 Monday, Sept. 5th, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m."](https://xpn.org/2011/09/01/listen-to-local-labor-day-on-xpn2-monday-sept-5th-from-11-a-m-8-p-m/). *[WXPN](/source/WXPN)*. 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2023-01-27.

1. ["AC Sapphire Takes Us to the Desert on 'Omni Present' (EP stream) (premiere)"](https://www.popmatters.com/ac-sapphire-omni-present-premiere-2645230456.html). *[PopMatters](/source/PopMatters)*. 2020-02-24. Retrieved 2023-01-01.

1. Vettese, John (2013-03-12). ["Meet Annachristie Sadler's new project Murchant on the G Line of the NYC Metro (she plays Puck on 3/22)"](https://xpn.org/2013/03/12/meet-annachristie-sadlers-new-project-murchant-on-the-g-line-of-the-nyc-metro-she-plays-puck-on-322/). *[WXPN](/source/WXPN)*. Retrieved 2023-01-02.

1. Hojsak, Sarah (2020-02-18). ["AC Sapphire finds magic out west in "Desert Stars""](https://xpn.org/2020/02/18/ac-sapphire-desert-stars/). *WXPN*. Retrieved 2023-01-01.

1. Vettese, John (2018-11-09). ["Annachristie Sapphire returns with ethereal folk gem "Bonsai""](https://xpn.org/2018/11/09/annachristie-sapphire-bonsai/). *[WXPN](/source/WXPN)*. Retrieved 2023-01-02.

1. ["Photos: Sisters 3's Key Studio Session"](https://xpn.org/2011/07/19/photos-sisters-3s-key-studio-session/). *WXPN*. 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2023-01-27.

1. Vettese, John (2011-08-10). ["The Key Studio VIDEO Sessions: Sisters 3"](https://xpn.org/2011/08/10/the-key-studio-sessions-now-with-video-sisters-3/). *WXPN*. Retrieved 2023-01-02.

1. ["Sisters 3 (BalconyTV)"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3qMgAKnsXg), 6 November 2011, retrieved 2023-01-27

1. Bense, Kiley (2011-07-29). ["This weekend's concert picks: No shortage of great shows to see!"](https://xpn.org/2011/07/29/this-weekends-concert-picks-no-shortage-of-great-shows-to-see/). *WXPN*. Retrieved 2023-01-02.

1. Lukens, Jeremy (2011-09-06). ["Sisters 3: Coruscate at the Meadow Gate"](https://glidemagazine.com/18864/sisters-3/). *Glide Magazine*. Retrieved 2023-01-26.

1. ["Sisters 3 "Pleased To Meet You""](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgOPtfEN_-4), 3 January 2011, retrieved 2023-01-02

1. ["Pleiades - Sisters 3"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo-sbGA6tiU), 10 June 2011, retrieved 2023-01-02

## External links

- [Sisters 3](https://open.spotify.com/artist/76iKOWPtUTsjgV6xjf89g9) on [Spotify](/source/Spotify)
- [The Sisters3](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576991456) on Facebook
- [Sisters 3 (Live at WXPN's Key Studio)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMy1s7PUyrI), August 10, 2011

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