Another fun singer-songwriter lineup at the Fairfax Funky Flea Market -- this time with Halloween flair!
Gracious Me is an award-winning songwriter who writes and sings southern-inflected, female-perspective literary Americana songs. Soulful, powerful singing, thoughtful lyrics, and memorable melodies all serve the message of Gracious Me's songs. The new Gracious Me album, "True to Life" is now available, and has been in the Top 10 in the Roots Music Report Contemporary Folk Charts and Top 15 on the Radio Guitar One Folk charts! Most recently, Gracious Me was a 2020 honorable mention in the Great River Folk Fest songwriter video contest and a 2019 South Florida Folk Fest Songwriting Competition finalist. Her original song "The Battle's Not Over" was named a finalist in the 2019 Rapunzel's 17th Annual Songwriting Contest. You can also pick up the debut EP, "Introducing . . . Gracious Me" right here on the website under MUSIC, in hard copy at CD Baby, downloads from iTunes and Amazon, and streaming on Spotify and elsewhere. Gracious Me and the Ingrates is the collective expression of Gracious Me songs and a few tasteful covers, so come see us at one of our duo or band performances. Thanks for listening!
Coming Events
Previous events
Come wander the porches of Adams Morgan from 2-6. I'll be playing from 2-3.
I've set up a lineup of all-acoustic singer-songwriters! Come listen while you browse the great bargains at the inaugural Fairfax Funky Flea Market.
I'll share a few tunes at this fun community variety coffeehouse.
The Gracious Me Duo will share our songs while you enjoy treats and coffees from delightful Three Whistles!
This annual conference and festival brings together traveling troubadours from throughout the East Coast. I'm excited to meet and listen to folks, and to play Elaine's on Saturday night at 8:30.
So excited to have excellent touring songwriters Tiffany Williams and Sara Trunzo join local artists Gracious Me and Stephanie Mathias for an evening of original songs! Come out for a listening room evening of stories in song, beautifully shared. $10 donation encouraged! The Epicure's menu is always excellent, so come hungry.
Gracious Me & the Ingrates will be the featured act at 8 p.m. at the monthly SAW open mic hosted by Lynn Hollyfield. We will have the new album available - come on out!
Gracious Me Duo will be the featured artists at the monthly Bump & Grind Open Mic night. Get there early to sign up to share your own tunes, or just enjoy listening to our music community.
2nd Sat. at the Silver Spring American Legion
Silver Spring American Legion, 905 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD
A fun lineup of bands make an exciting night for everyone at the Silver Spring American Legion! Gracious Me & the Ingrates will do a 45 minute set in the middle, so come out to hear all the entertainment.
Neville's Quarter Songwriters Bonanza
The PIT -- Chapel Hill, 462 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Four stages of songwriters -- gonna be a bonanza!
Fun evening sharing songs with a couple local friends on bass and lead guitar! Come enjoy some treats and a good time.
We'll be joining the great songwriters' showcase at a favorite MD area eatery that supports original music. Come join us!
The biggest FAI regional conference -- I'm dizzy just looking at the schedule! I'll be sharing my music in four guerrilla showcases - two on Thursday, one on Friday, and one Saturday afternoon. Conference attendees only, but I hope to bring out lots of inspiration for new songs that I can share with everyone!
Rapunzel's 17th Annual Songwriting Contest Finals
Rapunzel's Coffee and Books, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA
I'm so honored that "The Battle's Not Over" is a finalist in this songwriting contest! Rapunzel's always packs the house with original music supporters.
Gracious Me
Arlington Acoustic Cafe/Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 South 16th Street, Arlington, VA 22204
We are polishing our boots and shining up our songs for this great lineup at the Arlington Acoustic Cafe. We are up first, so please join us by 7 p.m. to hear all the goodness!
Tasty farm-raised products and tasteful tunes -- come get you some!
This PorchFest is always fun, and Gracious Me and the Ingrates are part of a great lineup this year! Just come to 1908 Belmont and plan to sit a spell to enjoy several bands.
Come hear some Gracious Me tunes and covers at the Penn Quarter Farmers' Market.