American Roots Concert Series: The Little Mercies
About
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] The Little Mercies is a group of three multi-instrumentalist songwriters, Bronwyn Chelette, Shanice Richards, and Rosalee Walsh, friends united through their love of oldtime music. With individual expertise in bluegrass, reggae, jazz, folk, and classical, their collective sound respects tradition while blending genre lines. They also believe that music and dance are two sides of one coin. Their alter-ego contra-dance band combines oldtime melodies with New England stylings. A force to be reckoned with, their distinct sound has garnered recognition and awards nationally as Official Showcase artists for the Southeastern Regional Folk Alliance (SERFA) and finalists for the Freshgrass Awards. Known for their powerful vocal harmonies, raging twin fiddles, and tear-wrenching lyrics, their music promises an authentic, exuberant experience. ‘Boy Genius meets Dixie Chicks,’ The Little Mercies’ music has been compared to inspirations such as Gillian Welch, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and Iris Dement. Separating them from the mix is their unique collaboration of musical backgrounds. Bronwyn grew up in the Florida panhandle with her mother singing Appalachian ballads as lullabies, Shanice played reggae percussion and fiddle in her family’s Jamaican church and Rosalee was raised in rural Colorado on the Grateful Dead and bluegrass festivals. Together, their music exists in a multitude of genres, delighting fans of oldtime, folk, americana, soft
