Grace Smith Trio
Contemporary Folk / Instrumental Folk / British Folk
A contemporary folk trio blending traditional melodies with original compositions through expressive instrumental performance.
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Wielding the distinct voices of fiddle, concertina and mandolin, the Grace Smith Trio brings together three like-minded musicians to create one dynamic and expressive musical dialogue. Acclaimed fiddle and viola player Grace Smith is joined by Sam Partridge (concertina) and Tom Kimber (mandolin) in this innovative ensemble, which offers a fresh take on folk. Drawing deeply from tradition, whilst also expanding their repertoire with new melodies of their own, the Grace Smith Trio explores the boundaries of what folk can be to mesmerising effect; their music will stay with you long after you finish listening
Their debut album Overleaf was released in Autumn 2023 to great critical reception. In their review of Overleaf, Klof Mag said; “If you’re looking for the exciting future of instrumental folk music, you need search no further.”
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If you’re looking for the exciting future of instrumental folk music, you need search no further.
One of the most spellbinding releases in the last decade
The trio explore traditional dance tunes, and add compositions of their own, in a way that is uplifting, occasionally reflective, and played with the kind of dash that just sweeps you along. In short: magnificent.
Grace is doing a thing that many musicians take decades to do, she’s making an honest expression of herself through her music, and I love it!