Grace Darling

There Are Multiple Artists That Perform Under The Name 'Grace Darling'. 1 Grace Darling Is Greg Simpson Instruments And Val Martino Vocals . Their Music Can Be Described As Ethereal. They Released Two Albums On C'est La Mort Grace Darling In 92 And Invisible In 96. 2 Grace Darling Is A Minneapolis-Based Trio Influenced By American Roots Music Great Writers Snowy Days And Whiskey Straight From The Flask. Their Music Can Be Described As A Raw Charged Blend Of Traditional Roots Bluegrass Modern Folk And Old-Time Music. The Band’s Personal Taste In Music Is Wide And Varied And Their Stereos Have Been Known To Play Anything From Johnny Cash To Missy Elliot Or Electrelane To Neko Case At Any Given Moment. This Wide And Eclectic Taste Is What Has Helped Them Craft A Sound All Their Own. Grace Darling Is Composed Of Members Lea Birbilas Crystal Brinkman And Barbara Jean Meyers Each Of Whom Play Several Different Combinations Of The Guitar Banjo Mandolin Viola Violin Harmonica Melodica Ukulele And Washboard. They Began Playing Together In 2002 After Meeting At Their Workplace. Upon Learning That Crystal Played Guitar And Barbara Jean Played The Viola Lea Went And Bought A Battered Old Mandolin With The Hopes Of Starting A Band. Their Hopes Were Met And After Many Bike Rides Breakfasts Late Night Practices And Tests Of Friendship A Shared Love Of Making Music Emerged And Helped Them Craft A Distinctive Sound And Original Repertoire. The Band Went From Playing Living Rooms And Benefit Cabarets To Playing Regularly At The Twin Cities’ Favorite Venues. After A Successful Fundraiser And Saved Gig Money The Band Was Able To Record Their First Album “On The Tracks” In A Cold Minneapolis Basement Studio. Released In The Spring Of 2006 It Features Fourteen Original Tracks That Can Be Described As A Moving Emotive Collection Of Pieces Unique To Their Stories Of Heartache And Healing. The Most Personal Moments Of “On The Tracks” Become A Celebration Of Grace Darling’s Ability To Turn Confusion Into Beauty And Loss Or New Love Into A Sweet And Simple Melody. The Personal Nature Of Their Music Makes It Easy To Relate To And A Joy To Listen. To Celebrate Their First Album And To Broaden Their Already Loyal Fan Base Grace Darling Is Planning A Tour During The Spring Of 2007. They’re Also In The Process Of Writing Their Second Album Which Is Due Out Fall 2007. 3 Grace Darling Is An Enigmatic Producer Who Specializes In Downtempo Melancholic And Primarily Guitar-Based Instrumentals. No Information About Grace Is Available Online Due To Their Lack Of A Social Media Presence Choosing To Keep Their Real Name Location And Appearance A Secret In Pursuit Of Anonymity. Grace Has Also Been Known To Frequently Delete Music With Several Full-Length Releases Having Been Silently-Removed From Their Bandcamp Account Further Reinforcing Their Mysterious Persona. read less