“I remember it so well,” Jillian Thomas laughs as she describes her first encounter with Bethany at an audition.  “I was so intimidated by her confidence and musical ability,” she continues.  “I would soon come to find out that she is one of the sweetest people I know.”  This dynamic duo joined forces in 2004, when they both auditioned for their college all-female a cappella group, the GW Sirens.  It was through this ensemble that a musical camaraderie was nourished, and a true friendship cultivated, between Jillian and Bethany.

“I was captivated by Jillian’s utterly soulful and powerful voice, and her magnetic presence, both on and offstage.  She inspires everyone around her,” Bethany adds.  At the start of their junior year in college, Jillian became Music Director and Bethany Assistant Music Director of the group.
Through these new roles, the two ladies truly began to understand each other’s unique vocal capabilities, musically supporting and complementing each other.

The two songbirds eventually both followed their passion to New York.  Immersed in the vibrant musical landscape of the city, Jillian has finished her studies at the Institute of Audio Research, and continues to dedicate herself to the art of audio engineering. Bethany is a member of the Artistic Planning team at the New York Philharmonic.

One evening as the two friends were catching up in the West Village after work, an idea was born – “Do you want to sing together again sometime?” – and their musical paths converged once again.  Jillian and Bethany began writing songs influenced by folklore and down home Delta blues roots.  WhileWandering through varied genres and musical styles, they remain grounded by their Downhome roots, and welcome you along in their journey.