GraceJan 28 – The Fly, London WC1A /
Feb 22 – Langtons, Newport /
Feb 23 – Bar 9, Aberystwyth
Grace Solero are four individuals from Italy, New Zealand, America and Mexico respectively. Taking their own unique paths in life, this group of musicians have established London as their place of a frenzied creative thinking. Those frenzied and diverse musical influences and ideas were soon honed into the debut album ‘New Moon’ last year. The band are regulars on the London live circuit and recent gigs include the Garage, Metro, Dingwalls and 12 Bar Club.
The demo version of their song, ‘If U Feel’, was playlisted by Bob Harris on BBC6. You can see the video here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=irTQ4cikPEA
Crashing guitar riffs and frenetic drum patterns combine to underpin Grace’s masterful and majestic soaring vocals. Rock press and radio acclaim soon followed in 2007 culminating in the bands raucous album release party in central London last year.
“Bittersweet, Jeff Buckley-esque”
Time Out London
“Gets under your skin and refuses to leave you”
Uk Music Search
“…tunesmithery that shies away from the ordinary, it’s nothing short of stunning”
Alternative Magazine
“Great guitar driven rock with an equally great female voice”
Martin Hudson, Classic Rock Society
“…soulful vocals from Grace contribute to the splendour of an album which has more than one dimension”
The Music Magazine
“Instantly arresting belting vocal”
Bubblegum Slut
Post album release has seen the band ride on the crest of a wave within the music industry as promoters, editors and producers all pursue the band for appearance and interviews. Appearances at In The City and on numerous radio shows have seen the band establish a fast building fan base. A cover shoot for an Italian magazine was arranged as soon as the media in Grace’s native country picked up that her band were now being regarded as one of the emerging must see bands in the UK.
From Jeff Buckley and Patti Smith to Skunk Anansie, comparisons ringing in their ears, Grace Solero represent a glorious musical collision of influences, backgrounds and sounds and delivered with memorable pop hooks and vocals to die for. 2007 was the breakthrough year for Grace Solero, 2008 should see the band fulfill the early promise to establish themselves as one of the UK’s brightest stars.
www.myspace.com/gracesolero