Interview with The Chickadees, young songbirds from Shreveport

Meet the Chickadees, a trio of young musicians from Shreveport, Louisiana! These sensational ten-year-olds – Posy Harper, Evie Desobry and Ellie Spero – are a breath of fresh air to the local music scene with their infectious energy and impressive talent. Guided by their dedicated teacher, Miss Sandra Odom, the Chickadees are singing and strumming their way into the hearts of audiences.

[Katy: I first met the Chickadees at the gravesite of Huddie Ledbetter at our annual Lead Belly Graveside Jam in October 2024, and I’ve been following their band since then. Watch their performance of Cottonfields here!)]

The kids met at school (A.C. Steere) and were all music students studying under Sandra, and the band came together naturally. All play ukulele, but each member brings a unique flair to the project. Posy also plays bass, while Evie plays banjolini, which she likes for its distinct twang). Ellie has delightful stage presence and a yodeling twist to the group. Her rendition of “Lovesick Blues” is a showstopper!

The Chickadees’ set list is a sweet mix of timeless classics and contemporary hits. They perform a lot of Louisiana crowd pleasers (“Jambalaya,” “Louisiana Saturday Night”) as well as new songs by artists such as Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves. Despite their young age, these songbirds are seasoned performers, enchanting audiences at various venues and events around north Louisiana.

The Chickadees are enjoying their friendship through music -- practice sessions double as fun playdates and sometimes even roll into sleepovers!

For other young aspiring musicians, the Chickadees have some advice: pick an instrument you love, find a supportive teacher, and practice, practice, practice until you hit those high notes!

Thank you, Miss Sandra and The Chickadees for sharing your talent with Confetti Park!