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TRACY GRAMMER singer, writer, actor, director, multi-instrumentalist, cat-whisperer, and fearless navigator of the heart. Tracy is a brilliant artist Her voice is distinctive and beautiful, as is her mastery over the instruments she plays. JOAN BAEZ
TRACY GRAMMER is one of contemporary folk musics most beloved artists. Renowned for her pure, emotive vocals, perfectly intoned violin, and guitar playing that is by turns percussive and delicate, Grammer is also a gifted storyteller whose incantations add a rare mixture of vulnerability, intimacy, and hard-won insight to her performances. As one fan puts it, With Tracy, its never just about the music; its a soul journey.
And what a journey it has been. Grammer rose to acclaim as half of the postmodern, mythic American folk duo, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer. From 1998-2001, the duo released three internationally celebrated, chart-topping albums featuring Carters mytho-poetic Americana songcraft and in 2002, toured with Joan Baez, both as featured artists and Baezs band mates. Called the new voice of modern folk music, the duo was clearly in its ascendancy when in July 2002, Carter suffered a fatal heart attack mid-tour. He was 49; Grammer, 34.
Determined to honor the duos trajectory and bring Carters songs and those of other favorite writers to broader audiences, Grammer kept to the road, releasing several solo and archival recordings, including 2012s LITTLE BLUE EGG (Red House Records), the #1 most-played album on Folk Radio in 2012with that years #1 most-played song. She also heads the Dave Carter Legacy Project and administers the publishing for Carters songs, as well as her own.In 2018 Grammer released LOW TIDE, her first album of original songs. Says Grammer, Even though I am a practiced writer, I didnt see myself a songwriter until writing songs became the only way to resolve the pains and unanswered questions of my life. LOW TIDE is an album of revelations, confessions, and ultimately, healing. I am proud of the writing and utterly thrilled with the sounds. Co-produced with long-time musical collaborator Jim Henry, LOW TIDE was released January 19, 2018 on Grammers own label, Tracy Grammer Music, and was the #9 most-played album on folk radio for the year.
JIM HENRY does a lot of things and he does them well.
As a sideman, on a variety of electric or acoustic guitars, or on mandolin or dobro, Jim can render emotional sensitivity in one moment then tear into a rock or country solo with such fire its hard to catch your breath. He is a master of adding whatever is needed at any musical moment.
At center stage, whether as a solo artist or leading a band, Jim delivers his finely crafted original songs with a smooth, rich baritone voice and engaging story telling and humor.
He has produced, recorded, played and traveled the world with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Paula Cole, Shawn Colvin, Alison Krauss, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Los Lobos, Alseep at the Wheel, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, The Weepies, Deb Talan, Eliza Gilkyson, Tracy Grammer, Susan Werner, The Boxcar Liliesthe list goes on and on.
Date & Time
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue Details
Meeting House Presents
50 Bloomfield AvenueHartford, Connecticut 06105
