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Artist
Grace Darling
12+ albums
etherealnew wavefemale vocalistsoldiesshe was graceful
about
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 playi
