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Leela and Ellie Grace are singers, multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, and percussive dancers who grew up traveling across North America performing professionally as part of The Grace Family. Leela and Ellie's performances include a compelling mix of music and dance that is rooted in tradition but crosses easily into the contemporary folk realm, including their own acclaimed original songs. The sisters recorded three albums with The Grace Family, in addition to doing studio work with other musicians, and have two acclaimed duo CDs. They have performed at prestigious venues across the United States and Canada, ranging from the Winnipeg Folk Festival to the Lincoln Center in New York City.

"Leela's and Ellie's singing is clear, pitch-perfect, and expressive. Soaring is a word that comes to mind." -- The Old Time Herald

The duo is known for their stunning sisterly harmonies, powerful singing voices, multi-instrumental expertise, and unmatched precision percussive dance. Audiences remember Leela and Ellie's evocative original songs, warm stage presence, and toe-tapping old-time groove. Between them, they play mandolin, guitar, fiddle, and banjo and have decades of experience in performing, choreographing, and teaching percussive dance styles that include Appalachian clogging, Irish Step Dancing, and Rhythm Tap.

"Two of the finest and most entertaining cloggers around."
--Rock River Friends of Folk Music

Since graduating from college in 2000 (Leela) and 2001 (Ellie), they have continued to tour the country, sharing their love of music and dance with people of all ages. As a duo and as solo artists, they have appeared at national folk festivals, collaborated with highly respected performers, and inspired young and old alike as teachers of music and dance. In November of 2003, they released their long-awaited debut duo CD, recorded in Vermont with revered old-time, folk producer/composer/multi-instrumentalist Pete Sutherland and many of the East Coasts finest musicians.

"Leela and Ellie Grace soar off this disc like a breath of fresh air in the smoky atmosphere of singer-songwriters. This lively recording, exquisitely produced by Pete Sutherland, is truly a joy to behold...If you’re hesitant to take a chance on new artists, rest assured this CD will leave you in a state of grace." Sing Out!

After a lifetime spent based in Columbia, Missouri, the sisters have ventured out in search of new and exciting musical opportunities. 2006 saw Ellie relocating to the musical mecca of Asheville, North Carolina and touring with the Dirk Powell Band. 2007 saw a move to the other coast by the older sister and the release of the highly anticipated new CD, "Where the Waters Run," from Leela and Ellie. This beautiful album was produced by Leela and Ellie and includes nine of their stunning originals and two traditional songs. Leela and Ellie spent 2008 meeting in Portland, Oregon; Asheville, North Carolina; their hometown of Columbia, Missouri; and everywhere in between to make beautiful music together in support of their new CD.

"Their work is among the freshest and best anywhere on the American folk music scene."-- Kent Anderson, Folk DJ, KCSC

"This second CD from sisters Leela and Ellie Grace is a smart and harmonious set, mostly comprising original songs with a bright sound and an uplifting outlook. Their blend of complementary mountain-clear voices recalls the sound of groups like the Wailin' Jennies and Uncle Earl, and the arrangements featuring mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and guitar also place them firmly in the modern American roots realm..." -- Dirty Linen Magazine

More information: www.leelaandelliegrace.com