current_members years_active label article_title background genre origin name
katelyn shook laurie shook kyle volkman niko daoussis 2004-present self shook twins
 group_or_band folk , pop , indie rock sandpoint , idaho shook twins
shook twins

shook twins is a folk music group originally from sandpoint , idaho and currently based in portland , oregon , formed in 2004 .
the nucleus of the band consists of identical twin sisters katelyn -lrb- guitar , mandolin , banjo , ukulele , glockenspiel , telephone microphone -rrb- and laurie shook -lrb- banjo , guitar , upright bass , djembe , ocarina flute , tambourine , giant golden egg -rrb- .
shook twins primarily play as a quartet with kyle volkman -lrb- double-bass -rrb- performing as a regular member since 2009 , and niko daoussis -lrb- bass , mandolin , guitar -rrb- performing as a regular member since 2012 .
their style of music is often referred to as `` quirky folk '' , which incorporates acoustic instrumentation including banjo , guitar , upright bass , mandolin , ukelele , glockenspiel , djembe , and their signature golden egg .
twin harmonies layered on top of acoustic instrumentation are coupled with laurie 's beatboxing and inventive use of a looping machine , and katelyn 's repurposed telephone microphone .
the use of electronics set their sound apart , creating an eclectic and eccentric blend of folk , roots , pop and fun .
a shook twins staple is also the addition of choruses or lines from other contemporary songs -lrb- edward sharpe in shook twins `` toll free , '' for example -rrb- to their own songs , remix-style .
the band members have performed with or opened for ryan adams , mason jennings , carolina chocolate drops , sarah jarosz , laura veirs , trace bundy , jonatha brooke , michelle shocked , crooked still , jason webley , john craigie , elephant revival , the head and the heart and many more .
they have performed at numerous venues across the american west .
festivals include high sierra music festival , oregon country fair , mateel summer arts , festival at sandpoint , northwest string summit , campout for the cause , sisters folk festival , joshua tree roots fest , eugene celebration and many more .
