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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!
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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.
I'm so excited to share with Bob Johnson on his excellent radio show, Pass the Hat! Live audience welcome, we are gonna have a big time! Show starts at 6 p.m., Gracious Me and a guest or two will be on at 7.
This show is going to be a riot! Many musical ladies will share their renditions of Jonathan Byrd's songs during a special version of the Americana Residency. Come join the best audience in North Carolina in a singalong extravaganza!!!
I'm going to be talking to the lovely folks from Neville's Quarter and sharing some tunes on their FB livestream from 6-7 p.m. Tune in from wherever you are! https://www.facebook.com/NevillesQuarter
Monroe Street Farmers' Market, Monroe Street, Washington, D.C.
Two hours of tunes at this sweet D.C. Farmers' Market! Come get homemade breads, fresh veggies, and so much more while listening to Gracious Me tunes.
Trying out my new mini amp at a rare solo gig at the Penn Quarter Farmers' Market. Come listen to a few tunes while you get some delicious eats.
Gracious Me and the Ingrates will open the show at Cafe Montmartre at 7 p.m. sharp! We're sharing songs that will be on the upcoming album, so y'all come on out.
Trummer's Coffee and Wine Bar, 14013 Promenade Commons St., Gainesville, VA
Come out for acoustic happy hour at delightful Trummer's! Tasty treats, coffee, and wines available. Delicious food for an early dinner. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Gracious Me and the Ingrates are playing the first night of Audioteka III, a DC music festival spanning four nights and multiple venues. Catch our set earlier in the evening at Bossa Bistro while you enjoy a great meal too! Tickets available at the door.
The Gracious Me Duo will be sharing some songs at a kid-friendly charity benefit for KidSave, an organization that works to find homes for older adoptive children.
Monthly acoustic night curated by Mike Henry. Tasty coffee, tea, and treats while listening to the area's best acoustic entertainers.
Come on out to the quarterly songwriter coffeehouse! Always a fun mix of music, treats, and trivia.
Heading to the Southeast Regional Folk Alliance May 16-19. Learning, sharing, listening, singing, clapping, laughing (and very little sleeping!)
A GREAT porchfest in a great neighborhood -- wander the neighborhood listening to multiple bands and original artists!
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St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 2800 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
Eclectic lineup of musicians coming together for a good cause -- to raise money for natural disaster relief! The Gracious Me Duo with Kim Gilliam will be on toward the latter part of the show. Food and drinks will be available for purchase to support the cause as well.
Great showcases sponsored by the Songwriters Association of Washington at the lovely Cafe Montmartre. Come on out to hear all the artists and a great collection of original music.
Jirani Acoustic Night - special Friday night version this month! Great coffeehouse with a listening-room environment.
Calvary Hill Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 9301 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA
Great snacks, trivia, and a warm audience make this quarterly church coffeehouse a great place to try out new songs. Premiering a new one!