Separately, Martie and Robin both perform at the Walnut Valley Music Festival, a long-running bluegrass event in Winfield, Kansas. Martie wins 3rd place in the National Fiddle Championship. Laura, Robin, Martie and Emily play for tips outside of Dallas' trendy West End Marketplace under the name "Dixie Chicks".
Sony Official Bio (from 1999)
- 1989
- Martie & Emily begin playing for tips on a Dallas street corner; debut club appearance at Poor David's Pub; Martie wins 3rd place at National Fiddle Championships
Corrections!
- Not to be picky, but Martie and Emily were playing backup for lead singers Laura Lynch and Robin Lynn Macy.
Festivals and other notable appearances
- Robin Macy's "other" band, Danger in the Air, played the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas.