It began when Jenniphre Zias and Robyn Monks met in college at Penn State University. Known as “the girls that could sing”, they were frequently cast together in shows. While Jen was planning a career in script-writing and acting, Robyn was busy cementing her future in musical theatre and commercial work. Backstage at a show one night, they started singing together to pass the time. With Robyn’s bluesy alto and Jen’s crystal-precision harmonies, they immediately clicked vocally and began writing songs and singing together as much as possible.
A post-graduation trip led them to New Orleans where they fell in love with the city and its wonderful music. Finding work as bartenders, the gals joked that all they did was “shaker hurricanes”, and The Shaker Sisters were born!
A post-graduation trip led them to New Orleans where they fell in love with the city and its wonderful music. Finding work as bartenders, the gals joked that all they did was “shaker hurricanes”, and The Shaker Sisters were born!