Alpharetta, GA (Top40 Charts/ Serge Entertainment) Multi-talented musicians von Grey are set to support their debut ep release "Make Some Noise" with showdates throughout Georgia and the Southeast. The four sisters ranging from 11-16 years, bring their unique flair to cross-over country music, incorporating elements of a variety of musical genres into their songs. A recent von Grey show at Holly Theater in Dahlonega was heralded as "one of the best shows" in quite some time at the venue.
von Grey's active touring schedule includes upcoming showdates on:
Sept 17
Sandy Springs Festival, Heritage Green,
Sandy Springs
Sept 21 Blue Sky Concert Series, Bandstand on the Square, Decatur
Sept 30 The Melting Point, Athens
Oct 1 Bridgefest in the Pines, Stockbridge
Oct 2 Sunday in the Park, Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
Oct 7 The Listening Room, Nashville, TN
Oct 15 Ragamuffin, Roswell
Nov 5 Chattahoochee Nature Center Benefit, Roswell
Dec 2 Crimson Moon, Dahlonega
Additional shows tba
"Make Some Noise" is a fitting title for von Grey's inaugural CD. This group of four sisters is creating some amazing "noise" and generating chatter amongst fans and critics.
"Aim high and then reach higher" is the von Grey motto. They began making music before many children can ride a bicycle and persist in expanding their boundaries and testing their potential. Each of the four sisters began classical instruction at age five. In 2007, they began playing chamber music, under the name Kannafitra. By 2008, they had expanded into Celtic, folk, and Bluegrass - adding vocals and several traditional instruments. In early 2009, they formed the band "von Grey" and the girls have been rocking-out ever since. The past years of practice and exploration have finally "led us to the right place," says Annika.
As the band's body of original work has increased, von Grey has definitely managed to create a sound of its own. They cite a diverse range of influences - from Lady Antebellum,
Ben Harper & Sheryl Crow, to Nickel Creek. von Grey's original works are rooted in country, yet they manage to weave in creative elements from across musical genres. Being able to create music from within has brought a passion that's apparent in their recorded music and live performances. Kathryn (16),
Annika (15), Fiona (13) and Petra (11) abandon the teen norm of conformity - charting their own path with original ideas, and being comfortable with their individuality.
These young ladies represent a new breed of American teenager. They have found a balance in being cool while still being accomplished; sober about the need for hard work and discipline, yet able to keep their sense of humor and youth. Their focus and commitment has paid clear dividends. In 2008,
Annika won the top prize in the U.S. 12-and-under Irish fiddler's competition. In 2009,
Annika and Fiona shared the stage at Atlanta's Fox Theatre with world famous Irish fusion band, The Chieftains. In 2010, von Grey won the LilithFair "Local Talent Search" and opened for
Sarah McLachlan. Since then, the band has worked with notable musicians, such as Ed Roland from
Collective Soul, and racked up fans and public recognition for their musical talents.
These four sisters have vastly different personalities, but their passion for music ties them together in a tapestry of creativity, radiating from their souls. They strike an attractive balance, combining a youthful and even elegant femininity with an ability to be assertive and daring - about social causes, teen advocacy, and the pursuit of musical excellence. Their music is equally at home with tight guitar licks, smokin' violin solos, and rich cello sounds - all combined with 3- and 4- part harmonies and a lyrical dimension embodying a maturity of thought, intellect & expression, while also maintaining down-home accessibility.
Four sisters, 12 instruments, family-harmonies, and captivating performances all come together to define von Grey - a musical experience that feels bigger than life.
Album Title: Make Some Noise
Artist: von Grey
Release Date: May 9, 2011
Genre: Americana/Country
Track Listing
1. With You I Can 3:28
2. Next To Nowhere 4:04
3. Eyes On Your
Honey 3:01
4. Rise Up 3:17
5. She's A Wildflower 3:36
6. Make Some Noise 3:22
Purchase Make Some Noise at:
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/vongrey
Also available on iTunes and at all live shows
Official Web Site
https://www.vongrey.com
von Grey on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1oAae59Lk4
