Artist description Painting Daisies play live. They command the stage, their instruments, and the audience. Their music is "primal chick stuff ,sure, but hard enough to wipe away any smirk of a gender band" (Fish Griwkowsky, See Magazine). This is not a group of pop-princesses; they know how to haul their own gear, and how to play it.

Musical Influences Jeff Buckley, Ben Harper, Indigo Girls, Fun Lovin' Criminals

Similar Artists We don't really sound like anyone. We are a fresh new thing.

Artist History Since 1995, Daisy Blue Groff and Rachelle Van Zanten , along with Kim Gryba ('97) and Carolyn Fortowsky ('99), have delivered rich vocal sounds "with the finesse of a self-possessed tomboy" (Michelle Genest, The Yukon News). The founding duo's folk and gospel roots still resonate through their careful attention to lyrics. Yet their sound has evolved from the early days, having grown in power and confidence. Today the band's delivery is pure rock rock.

Group Members Rachelle Van Zanten sings, plays slide guitar, guitar, piano, and djembe. Carolyn Fortowsky sings and plays bass. Daisy Blue Groff sings, play guitar, banjo, and flute. Kim Gryba plays drums.

Instruments '74 Kay Guitar, '56 National Resophonic, '63 Silvertone Guitar, Fender Precision Bass, '95 Fender Strat, 5-piece Pearl Kit.

Albums 1997- Flambescence 2000- Fortissimo

Press Reviews "fortissimo", Painting Daisies' most recent release, has an "upfront sound [that is] firmly rooted in the blues, as is all rock, but also reaches out into space-noodle, reggae- staccato, and points unkown" (Prairie Dog, Regina).

Additional Info These girls are always touring so check out the site for details.

Location Edmonton, Alberta - Canada

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