Hailing from Lincolnshire, the duo The Rye Sisters perform a heady mix of country, old-time and bluegrassy numbers from upbeat dancing tunes to mournful ballads in close harmony to guitar and fiddle. In December 2023, they released their latest album ‘Distant Light’ described by FATEA records as a “terrific discovery” and by Americana UK as “full of intrigue and satire, heartache and resilience”. While they are loved for their story-telling, catchy originals and empowering workshops, their truest calling is the pursuit and mastery of the perfect vocal blend.

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Although they have both been performing music of various kinds for years, they played their official 'debut' gig as The Rye Sisters in May 2016 at The Rogue Saint, Lincoln. Sue has performed, written, recorded and won awards with several bands, including The Woodberrys, before the incarnation of the Rye Sisters and played festival stages as well as running harmony and song-writing workshops for festival-goers.  Ishani has a classically-influenced background. During her youth, she spent much time on stage performing musical theatre, jazz and as a member of multiple youth choirs and orchestras. She sang and toured with Pembroke Chapel Choir between 2008 and 10, venturing into the folk and country music scene in 2015 with the emergence of The Rye Sisters.