A Tennessee-based duo described as what would happen if Tim Burton had a folk band is headed to the Kennett Flash.
On Tuesday Dec. 8, Grace & Tony will take the stage at the Kennett Square venue for the first time. The duo is known to area folk music for their appearances at Arden Gild Hall, the Tin Angel, World Cafe Live at the Queen, and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, according to a press release.
The pair’s new album, “Phantasmagoric,” has elements of a macabre Broadway musical, something its creators weren't seeking at first. But their literary influences, including Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, and Stephen King, bring dark fiction into their music. They call their style "southern gothic."
Their first album, “November,” explored a merger of punk and bluegrass. Their early favorites were heavy metal bands Metallica and Pantera. But perhaps Tony's older brother's influence (John Paul of the folk duo Civil Wars) has helped the band bring other elements into their music, the release said.
The new album is more classically based, with an ever-present rootsy sound. In fact, the album is far more orchestral than folk, even though it owes its storytelling sensibilities to the folk and bluegrass traditions. For a sample of their music, click here.
The duo is planning to release a companion book to the album called "Grace & Tony's Phantasmagoric Stories", which will feature tales from each song illustrated by UK tattoo artist Nick Devine.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 the day of the show, which will open at 7 p.m. with the Honey Badgers. The Flash is located at 102 Sycamore Alley, between State and Cypress streets in Kennett Square. For more information, visit www.kennettflash.org.
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