Before they became internationally known Americana artists, sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe spent their early musical years playing across North Georgia. As they prepare for their return to Atlanta for a concert at The Eastern, the Nashville-based duo reflected on their musical beginnings during a tour stop in Kansas City.
Rebecca remarked how surreal it is to look back on all they’ve accomplished, tracing their success to their formative years performing in Georgia. Originally from Calhoun in northwest Georgia, the Lovell sisters started out in 2005 as part of a trio called The Lovell Sisters, which included their older sibling Jessica. The group dissolved in 2010 after notable performances at events like Bonnaroo and the Grand Ole Opry.
“We didn’t really realize how special those early experiences were at the time,” Rebecca shared. Megan added that those years shaped their current sound a mix of Southern rock, blues, and country.
Growing up near the Tennessee border, they often played small shows in North Georgia and Tennessee mountain towns like Signal Mountain. They also traveled to Atlanta frequently to attend concerts, thanks to their parents’ diverse musical tastes.
The sisters credited their upbringing for fostering their musical curiosity from classical training to grassroots Americana influences. A memorable milestone for them was performing at Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta, a place they once visited just to watch others play.
After forming Larkin Poe in 2010 and naming the band after an ancestor, the duo quickly expanded their audience with frequent tours and self-released music. Signing with RH Music in 2013 led to their 2014 debut album “Kin,” and bigger shows followed, including a performance at the Variety Playhouse and an opening slot for Bob Seger’s farewell tour.
Recognition abroad soon followed. The Observer named them the “Best Discovery of Glastonbury 2014,” and they began touring with a full band, catching the eye of big names like Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett.
Now, 15 years in, Larkin Poe is promoting their latest release “Bloom” their eighth album and embracing their independence as artists and entrepreneurs.
“In a lot of ways, we’re finally blooming,” Megan said. “We run our own label, write our own songs, and have full creative control.”
Despite the challenges of touring, Rebecca said the live experience remains central to their mission: “We realized how valuable playing live is especially after the pandemic.”
Their Atlanta concert this Friday is especially meaningful. “Atlanta always feels like home,” Megan said. “We see family in the crowd, and that makes us want to elevate the show even more.”
Concert Info:
Larkin Poe
📍 The Eastern, 800 Old Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta
📅 Friday, Doors at 7 p.m., Show at 8 p.m.
🎟 $44–$254, with special guest Katie Pruitt
🌐 easternatl.com
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