Paul and Win Grace, Catie Curtis, the Indigo Girls, Sally Rogers, Alison Krauss, Anne Hills, Lori McKenna, Cathy Barton and Dave Para, the Fiddle Puppets, Patty Griffin, Iris DeMent, Sandy Silva, Geoff Seitz and Jim Nelson, the Dixie Chicks, Tim O'Brien, Solas, Jean Denny, the Volo Bogtrotters, Dar Williams, Kris Delmhorst, James Keelaghan, Ginny Hawker, Dirk Powell, Kasey Chambers, the Duhks, Gillian Welch, Pat Humphries, Maura O'Connell, Wild Asparagus, Rayna Gellert, Melissa Ferrick, Cheryl Wheeler, Laurie Lewis, Liz Carroll, Kate Rusby, Maia Sharp, Mary Black, Tracy Chapman, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Emmylou Harris, L.J. Booth, Dean Magraw, Bonnie Raitt, Trevor and Travis Stuart . . . and many more!
Sounds Like
Leela and Ellie perform their original song, Until A Drop Becomes a Flood, during their official showcase at the Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis, TN, February 23, 2008!
Leela and Ellie sing Leela's song, Queen of the Earth, Child of the Stars, at the Folk Alliance Conference, February 23, 2008!
Our self-titled debut, our second CD, "Where The Waters Run," and our limited edition T-shirts can be ordered at our
website: www.leelaandelliegrace.com.
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
exactly. im going to see how much money i get for my b-day... which probably won't be much lol. and then i'll see where to go from there. hehhehe im excite! ethan's excited cuz we'll have the same phone. we're such dorks, i know; anyways, yeah i know exactly what u mean i need one too but yeah its the only way to move forward and hey if its true love let it go and if it comes back then ull know for sure!!! and OH I am so jealous that you got to go to Savannah! maybe i'll get to go soon too! i've been saving up my money that i've been getting from taking those survey things online. i'm up to $243 (heh, weird number, i know) so far, so i figure once i hit like a thousand, i'm goin on a va-ca, baby! do em, too! they're like soooo easy. i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:
Antonio Hoyos will be joining us on the 16th of June, appearing as "The Great Antoine!"
We are delighted that this great comedic performer can join our line-up.
The Pop Haydn Post-Modern Medicine Show will be appearing at The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! One show at 8:00 PM.
Pop will be joined by Professor Dave Bourne and the Medicine Show Band, Rob Zabrecky, Sophie Evans, Antonio Hoyos, Phil Van Tee and Pop's Candy Girls for a wonderful show of Old Time Music, magic, comedy and variety.
It'll make you feel better!
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
19th Century Attire Welcome!
You can buy tickets at LaughFactory.com or call: 323-6561336 ext 1.
For more information and video go to my Myspace Profile or:
Hello from Finland! It's a name-dropping FRENZY!!! I just released my new cd featuring Alejandro Escovedo, Mark Lanegan, Steve Berlin (los lobos), Chris and Carla from the Walkabouts, Peter Case, Scott McCaughey (YFF, REM)and Jim Roth (built to spill). CD has liner notes by Biographer Charles R. Cross (BackStreets-Springsteen...Heavier than Heaven-Cobain...Roomful of Mirrors-Hendrix...etc. Also I have finally put "Passing Thru" on my site as well for you to hear...this is the one with Eddie Vedder, Victoria Williams, and Carla Torgerson trading verses with me...it has not been availablé for a long time, and I also have it on i-tunes, etunes, amazon and rhapsody. Okay...I hope you are doing well!
Hi Leela and Ellie, Trouble with our player right now, so we will comment later!!! Thanks for adding us and we will write ASAP!! Love from Tom and Linda in Michigan
Hi friend. Hope to see you at our first Portland GoGirls Function tomorrow at Twin Paradox - 8609 SE 17th. (8:00pm) It's the first of many gatherings and showcases to come. Check out our page for upcoming events/details in the Portland area. We hope you can join us soon and help to launch GoGirls in the North West!
I miss u guys from back here in CO MO. boone county. anyway thank you for your music just wish i could see hear it live.!!! look up my profile.... maybe you'llknow me maybe not. Lake Champetra...?
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