Della Mae
Della Mae is an American bluegrass band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, in 2009.[1] Their name, "Della Mae" comes from the song, "Big Spike Hammer."[2]
Della Mae was formed by Kimber Ludiker, Amanda Kowalski, Grace van’t Hof, and Avril Smith, and released their first EP, "Della Mae: Acoustic EP" in 2010. The group released their first album, I Built This Heart in 2011. Their second album, This World Oft Can Be, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album at the 56th Grammy Awards in 2014.[1]
In 2015, they released their self-titled third album, Della Mae.[3] 2020 saw the release of Headlight.
Band members
- Celia Woodsmith - vocals, guitar (2011–present)
- Grace Van't Hof - vocals, banjo (2009–2011)
- Kimber Ludiker - fiddle, vocals (2009–present)
- Jenni Lyn Gardner - mandolin, vocals (2009–present)
- Courtney Hartman - guitar, banjo, vocals (2009–2018)
- Zoe Guigueno - bass, vocals (2015–present)
- Shelby Means - bass, vocals (2012–2015)[4]
- Amanda Kowalski - bass, vocals (2009–2012)
Discography
| Year | Albums | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | I Built This Heart | self-released |
| 2013 | This World Oft Can Be | Rounder |
| 2015 | Della Mae | Rounder |
| 2020 | Headlight | Rounder |
References
- "Della Mae builts its audience one fan at a time". Chicago Tribune, June 11, 2015.
- "Flatt And Scruggs - Big Spike Hammer Lyrics | MetroLyrics". Metrolyrics.com. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
- "Della Mae: Della Mae". Pop Matters, June 12, 2015.
- "Zoe Guigueno to Della Mae". Bluegrasstoday.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
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