Kossoy Sisters Concert History

The Kossoy Sisters are an American folk and old time music act based around the identical twin sisters Irene Saleton and Ellen Christenson. When they were seventeen, the New York born sisters recorded the album Bowling Green which features the sisters' close harmonies and accompaniment by Erik Darling. The duo were introduced to a new audience when their version of "I'll Fly Away" was used in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou?.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 29, 2012
Newport Folk Festival
"Newport Folk Festival" / Jackson Browne / Punch Brothers / Conor Oberst / Of Monsters and Men / The Head and the Heart / Gary Clark Jr. / Charles Bradley / Trampled by Turtles / Joe Fletcher / Sara Watkins / Kossoy Sisters
  Setlists
Fort Adams State Park Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Jul 27, 2012 –
Jul 29, 2012
Newport Folk Festival 2012
Of Monsters and Men / Iron & Wine / Wilco / City and Colour / My Morning Jacket / Alabama Shakes / The Head and the Heart / The Tallest Man On Earth / First Aid Kit / Jackson Browne / tUnE-yArDs / Blind Pilot / Blitzen Trapper / Gary Clark Jr. / Sharon Van Etten / Deer Tick / Dawes / Rodriguez / Trampled by Turtles / Conor Oberst / Punch Brothers / Patty Griffin / Charles Bradley / Arlo Guthrie / Ben Sollee / Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman / Megafaun / Jonathan Wilson / HoneyHoney / The Apache Relay / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / Brown Bird / Sara Watkins / The Deep Dark Woods / Elizabeth Mitchell / Robert Ellis / Spirit Family Reunion / Frank Fairfield / Jonny Corndawg / Jonah Tolchin / Carl Broemel / Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion / Joel Rafael / Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires / Sleepy Man Banjo Boys / Joe Fletcher & the Wrong Reasons / Kossoy Sisters / Spider John Koerner / New Multitudes / R.j. Storm & Old School / You Are My Flower Show all bands
  Setlists
Fort Adams State Park Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Acoustic
Old-Time
Appalachian Folk
Traditional Folk
American Folk Revival
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Kossoy Sisters had?

Kossoy Sisters has had 2 concerts.

What genre is Kossoy Sisters?

Kossoy Sisters is most often considered to be Acoustic, Old-Time, Appalachian Folk, Traditional Folk, and American Folk Revival.

When was the last Kossoy Sisters concert?

The last Kossoy Sisters concert was on July 29, 2012 at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. The bands that performed were: "Newport Folk Festival" / Jackson Browne / Punch Brothers / Conor Oberst / Of Monsters and Men / The Head and the Heart / Gary Clark Jr. / Charles Bradley / Trampled by Turtles / Joe Fletcher / Sara Watkins / Kossoy Sisters.

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