Artist description To describe Wil in my own words, I would have to say that her writing is superb, she sings like an angel, and has a Knack for putting the right pieces together to realize her musical vision ... (Jonathan Colcord, Music for the Mountain, WNEC)(

Music Style singer/songwriter/folk/acoustic countr/bluegrass

Musical Influences Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Joni Mitchell

Similar Artists Nanci Griffith

Group Members Wil Maring: Lead vocals, guitar, clawhammer banjo Mark Stoffel: Vocals, mandolin, fiddle Kelley Sims: Lead Vocals, guitar Geoff Maring: Bass Mila Maring: Harmony VocalsBa

Instruments guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, bass, banjo, percussion, accordeon

Albums An Ocean from Home, The Turning of a Century

Press Reviews "Straddling the worlds of bluegrass, acoustic country and folk music, Wil Maring is an extremely appealing singer and songwriter... Her singing is airy and gorgeous, her songwriting is rooted in timeless traditions....." "SingOut!" Magazin e, Vol 45, Nr. 4 "This may tie with O Brother as the most important acoustic album since journalists were asking each other how to spell "Allison" and "Krause." .... the lady sings every word like a relationship depends on it." The Bridgeworks Newslette r, Vol 4, Nr. 5 "Wil possesses a unique ability to take personal experiences and craft them into beautiful works of musical art...The Turning Of A Century" is a commanding acoustic concept that crosses musical genres to underscore the limitless talents o f Wil Maring." "Bluegrass Unlimited", February 2002 o

Additional Info founding & integral member of acoustic band Shady Mix

Location Murphysboro, Illinois - USA

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