Resulting from backgrounds of bluegrass, classical, jazz and country, The Pretty Darns create a fusion of sound not quite compatible to a specific genre. Utilizing strong vocal harmonies, instrumentation of mandolin, guitar, violin and sometimes banjo, the closest fit would be bluegrass, with the influences seeping through each of their melodies, rhythms and interpretations. Each member brings their own individuality to the emerging all-girl trio. Jazz pianist and vocalist, Liz Woolley, has successfully transferred her songwriting skills to the mandolin, writing the two original songs on the recently recorded Pretty Darns demo. Annemarie Neff, classically trained vocalist and percussionist, brings her uncanny sense of harmonizing to the vocals and rhythmic ideas to the guitar. Classically trained, but bluegrass influenced, violinist Lacey Johnson rounds out the group with a complementing fiddle sound. Together they bring you the sound they hope people will soon recognize as The Pretty Darns.
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Man, if I were not gigging at the Bayou tonight, I would love to check out the set at Hog Wallow. Best of luck – I will have to try and make the November show.
lol It's great. Although I was hoping for someone to say... Wow, you are amazing, I'd like to fund a CD release. lol Guess I'll just have to keep building that rocket I've been workin' on ; ) How bout you gals. How're doing? Becoming home town celebrities til you get your foot in the door?
Well, one of you I'm pretty sure I'm seeing tonight for a Bluegrass lesson . . . Let me know if you other two gals are in the Elko area and we can jam . . .
