Grace Pettis

SongwritingSongwriting

home

tour

press

music

photos and video

contact

grace pettisphoto by Rodney Bursiel

03 ninetofivegirl.mp3

01 gypsyscode.mp3

07 turningtoo.mp3

Follow Grace:

home

tour

press

music

photos and video

contact

home

recording new album

TOUR

New Grace Pettis Album Summer 2012
Grace Pettis Sophomore Album Kickstarter

THANK YOU VIDEO

THANK YOUWith 10 days still left to pledge, my album is already 116% funded. 161 of my fans and friends have pledged $25,080 to the project.One of the most amazing things about this experience is how supportive each one of you has been. In addition to pledges, I've been flooded with words of encouragement. So many of you are telling your friends about the project- spreading the word and bringing more people to the site.And as for donations- most people who raise this kind of money on Kickstarter do it with 4 or 5 times as many people. The average pledge on Kickstarter is $70. Our average is $155!! According to the statistics, there's no way we should have been able to raise this much money. So what happened? Do I know a bunch of millionaires? No. What happened is that you each gave as much as you possibly could- whether it was money or encouragement or just spreading the word. Each person went above and beyond to help make this dream a reality.You didn't leave it to someone else. You showed up. You made this happen.To me, this experience is telling. It says a lot about this kind of music and about the people that support it- we are a community that cares about its art and takes care of its own.You've convinced me: Folk fans are just a little bit better than other fans. :-)Your support also tells me that you believe in me as an artist, and that you believe in my music. I am humbled by that. You've done more than make a record- you've changed my life. You've enabled me to keep making music. It's the greatest gift an artist could ask for.I hope you all know how grateful I am to be given this opportunity. And I promise to make the kind of album you beautiful people deserve. Here's a little hand-drawn message, to show my thanks. I love you guys!Thank you for your faith in me.gracePS. In case you didn't know- If you haven't had a chance to put in your pledge or pre-order your copy of the album, there's still time! The campaign doesn't end until January 15th and we are still short on a promotional budget. Every dollar still counts.

tour

TOUR

press

ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT

2011 KERRVILLE NEW FOLK WINNER

2011 FALCON RIDGE EMERGING ARTIST SHOWCASE

2010 WILDFLOWER PERFORMING SONGWRITER WINNER

2009 NPR MOUNTAINSTAGE NEWSONG WINNER

BIOGRAPHY"Having recently witnessed Grace on stage and heard her perform material from her debut album as well as yet to be recorded compositions, I can attest that Grace weaves words and melodies into memorable songs with a regularity that you'd only expect from a seasoned troubadour."-Arthur Wood, Maverick MagazineGrace Pettis has spent the last two years building a reputation as a respected songwriter in the music industry. In the fall of 2009 Grace released her self-titled debut album recorded at the renowned Blue Rock Studio in Wimberley, TX. After releasing her album she splashed on to the music scene winning NPRs 2009 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, where her, "Nine to Five Girl" was selected for the "Best Song" award. Grace carried this momentum when she performed as an "Official Showcase Artist," at the 2010 International Folk Alliance conference, where she captured the attention of John Platt, Rich Warren and many others as one of the young standouts. Later that spring Grace won the Wildflower Performing Songwriter Contest Grand Prize, and the "People's Choice" award.Grace went on to join the Storyville Coffee "Freedom Tour" with the likes of Willie Porter, David Wilcox, and Pierce Pettis. After touring with Storyville Coffee in the summer she continued to tour in various arrangements from solo, to duo performances with Pierce Pettis, to trio performances with Billy Crockett and Dirje Smith. Along with gaining valuable touring experience since the release of her debut album, Grace has solidified her reputation as an accomplished songwriter with her recent win at the 2011 Kerrville New Folk Contest, as well as being asked to perform at the 2011 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist Showcase. Grace is gearing up to record her highly anticipated second album, which will be released early 2012. In the mean time Grace will be touring across the country building on her ever growing fan base.

Photo by Maurice Gunning

music About the RecordGrace's self-titled debut album, produced by veteran singer-songwriter-master guitarist Billy Crockett, owner-creator of Blue Rock StudioOfficial Itunes Review:"It might be expected that the daughter of singer/songwriter Pierce Pettis would make music that's both brainy and quietly spiritual. GRACE PETTIS displays a winning idealism and an awareness of the world's injustices..."Maverick Magazine (4.5 out of 5 star review)"Grace is the first musician in the Pettis dynasty's second generation to throw her hat into the ring. She does so with a flourish via a self-titled twelve song collection (of original compositions) that is daring, accomplished and memorable."Victory Review"This first outing for Grace Pettis is just great...These are fine songs from a brave, transparent young woman. She has a voice that reminds me of Karla Bonoff or a young Linda Ronstadt."The Troubadour Series"I went to her first showcase and, along with everyone else in the room, fell in love with Grace Pettis. She has a really lovely voice (strong and sweet) and a beautiful presence."
Note ShoppingBag

purchase music on CDBaby

Note Note ShoppingBag

purchase music on Itunes

Note LyricsGypsy’s CodeThis is my confession- we all want acceptance, to know that we are us and they are them. I am a wanderer, crossing borders. My home today will be tomorrow just another place I've been. I have always been a traveler, a gypsy peddling my wares. Trinkets I've taken, treasures I've found, burdens I bear. I can't tell you where I'm going. I don't know myself. I won't tell a lie, only testify to the place I am now. This is my story- it is all a journey. And the road goes on beyond and before. My beginning is someone else's ending. I tell you what I know and now, now it is yours. I have always been a traveler. A gypsy peddling my wares. Trinkets I've taken, treasures I've found, burdens I bear. I can't tell you where I'm going. I wish I knew myself. I won't tell a lie, only testify to the place I am now. This is the gypsy's code: Wherever you are is home. I have always been a traveler. A gypsy peddling my wares. Trinkets I've taken, treasures I've found, burdens I bear. I won't tell you where I'm going. I don’t know myself. But I won't tell a lie, only testify to where I am now.Heard Enough NowI know I’m just a girl, but there are some things I’ve learned, and I’m smarter than I used to be. Your silver tongue might wish me well, but you’re good for nothing else. Talk is cheaper than you’d lead me to believe. You say some pretty things. But it is clear to me, your money is far from your mouth. Your words can’t pay my bills, no, they never will so I think I’ve heard enough now. Got a mischief grin on you, but I’m not your pretty fool. I’ve been broken that way before. ‘Cause you’re the type to drink me dry like a crumpled up can, toss me aside, leave me empty on the floor. You say some pretty things. But it is clear to me, your heart is far from your mouth. Your words won’t give me love, will never be enough. I think I’ve heard enough now. You talk and talk and it’s all talk, oh I’ve stopped listening. You could talk and talk all day and never say anything. You’ve got some cause that you want me for, but I don’t have to fight your holy war. I don’t need an army to make me brave. You all’ve got something to prove, but me I’ve got nothing to lose, nothing to sell, and nobody to save. You say some pretty things, but it is clear to me, the answer is far from your mouth. Cause those words, they just divide, and I don’t care who’s right. I’ve heard enough now. Because you talk and talk and it’s all talk, oh I’ve stopped listening. You could talk and talk all day and never say anything. And I think I’ve heard enough now. Think I’ve heard enough now.Nine to Five GirlI’m good at bussing tables, good at folding clothes.I’m good at hiding my frustration so nobody knows.I’m handy with the register, I’m friendly to the customers,I smile my smiles that don’t look fake- I make half of what you make, I amYour nine to five girl, yours to ignore,part of the scenery, American machinery,Nine to five girl, small in this world.A certain mix of tough and sweet, making just enough to dream.For all you know that’s all there is to me,Your nine to five girlYou’ll never know just what it takes to get myself up every dayWhen you leave me that one dollar tip and you think there’s nothing wrong with it.If I did not need a dime, I’d give you a piece of my mind,Throw this coffee in your face, get myself out of this place but I,I amYour nine to five girl, yours to ignore,part of the scenery, American machinery,Nine to five girl, small in this world.A certain mix of tough and sweet, making just enough to dream.For all you know that’s all there is to me...You tap me on my shoulder even when I’m on my breakAnd you’re talking to my manager, ‘cause you don’t like the way I sayYes sir,I am yourNine to five girl, yours to ignore,part of the scenery, American machinery,Nine to five girl, small in this world.A certain mix of tough and sweet, making just enough to dream.For all you know that’s all there is to me,Yeah, for all I know that’s all there is to me,A nine to five girlDancing Threw your head back and laughed, and the ribbon flew from your hair. Your laugh was like water, and I drank it like air. Just back from the war, with my uniform holding me up. You were soft as a whisper, and you found me a young man in love. And we were dancing, dancing. Around and around, we were dancing. Wore my jacket all autumn. In the winter I made you my wife. Kissed you goodbye every morning, came home to you every night. Sometimes we’d dance in the kitchen, after the boys were asleep. Put your head on my shoulder, kissed me soft on the cheek. And we were dancing, dancing. Around and around, we were dancing. I keep in my drawer, the corsage you wore, and the rose you pinned over my heart. It’s falling apart.My tired feet still remember, though they don’t have their previous grace. My arms wrap around that old lost and found, the world spins and I stay in place. And though you are only a memory, thank God that my memory is true. In the halls of my mind, we are turning in time and I dance again, darling, with you.And we are dancing, dancing. Around and around, we are dancing.Italy I'd been three days his girl when he told me that he loved me. He didn't have a job, I didn't have a care.Now I've got plans bigger than this big old sky above me. I know we're young, I know it's love, I know we're gonna get there. Me and my baby, we, we're gonna fly to Italy. We're gonna drink chianti while the sun goes down And when we make a little money, we're gonna make it to Italy. Gonna walk our feet on holy ground. Holy ground. The Vatican is what he's been wanting to see To get lost in catacombs, feel the church's heartbeat. Me, I want Michaelangelo, I want DaVinci, To be lovers where the artists and the martyrs meet. Me and my baby, we, we're gonna fly to Italy. We're gonna drink chianti while the sun goes down And when we make a little money, we're gonna make it to Italy. Gonna walk our feet on holy ground. Holy ground. Life is wide and frightening and I know that I'm naive. Some may say these promises are nothing to believe,But you've got open hands and I've got this guitar And we can't love too much, we can't love too far. Me and my baby, we, we're gonna fly to Italy. We're gonna drink chianti while the sun goes down And when we make a little money, we're gonna make it to Italy. Gonna walk our feet on holy ground. Holy ground.Turning TooBicycle, ribbons on the handles. You flew me over sidewalk mountains, childhood wilderness. You taught me moving grace, though it took a few scrapes. Now I ride my life like my old bike, it’s a balancing act.The leaves change, the sky is turning- hello grey, goodbye blue. Each day I wake up older- I am turning too, I am turning too.Teddy bear, a little worse for wear. Your final years were the bitter tears of girlhood’s last refrain. Your button eyes seemed to sympathize. I put you in the attic in a box with comfort lost and womanhood gained.As the leaves change, the sky is turning- hello grey, goodbye blue. Each day I wake up older- I am turning too, I am turning too.Oh my love, the summer sun is setting slow. I watch it melt across the sky. Sometimes growing up means letting go, but we’ve been given this sunset tonight.Wedding dress, ivory innocence. You cover me in my fantasies, like lace around my neck. And when you’re stripped away, at the end of this day, I will give what’s underneath without shame, without regret.As the leaves change, the sky is turning- hello grey, goodbye blue. Each day I wake up older- I am turning too, I am turning too.

Play Me!

The Gypsy's Code
Turning Too
Nine to Five Girl

photos and video

Trio Vidoes

Duo Vidoes

Solo Videos

Grace Pettis

Grace Pettis and Pierce Pettis

Grace Pettis Billy Crockett and Dirje Smith

Full Sail Live Presents Grace Pettis - Lighthouse
Full Sail Live Presents: Grace Pettis - Italy

Crockett - Pettis - Smith -- "Heart is a Compass" - Shreveport House Concert Series .. May 22, 2011
Grace Pettis - "Abilene"
Grace Pettis - "Lighthouse"

Grace Pettis 2011 Kerrville Newfolk
Grace Pettis Wins Kerrville New Folk - May 2011
Songs From My Sofa #1 - Little Blue Bird
Songs From My Sofa #2: "Good Man's Heart"
Songs From My Sofa #3 "Nobody's Eliza"
Songs From My Sofa #4 "Halley's Comet"
Songs From My Sofa #5 "Rain Storm"
Songs From My Sofa #6 "Sailing"

Photo by Rodney Bursiel
Photo by Chelsea Gordon.jpg
Photo by Ira Hantz
Photo by Maurice Gunning
Photo by Neale Eckstein
Photo by Neale Eckstein
Photo by Lora Lee
Photo by Lora Lee
Photo by Grace
Photo by Bluebird Photography
Photo by Ira Hantz
Photo by Ira Hantz
Photo by Ira Hantz
Photo by Neale Eckstein
Photo by Rodney Bursiel
Photo by Neale Eckstein
Photo by Neale Eckstein
Photo by Neale Eckstein
Photo by Neale Eckstein
Photo by Neale Eckstein
Photo by Neale Eckstein
Photo by Chelsea Gordon
Photo by Chelsea Gordon
Photo by Chelsea Gordon
Photo by Chelsea Gordon
Photo by Rodney Bursiel
Photo by Chelsea Gordon
Photo by Chelsea Gordon
Photo by Chelsea Gordon

contact

Connect

Booking Agent: Cris Lopez

Agency: Red Crane Promotions

(512) 299-5572

redcranepromotions_gmail.com

* Cris also handles the booking for

Pierce Pettis/Grace Pettis Duo shows !

Grace performs with a OOO 12 fret Moonstone Guitar, hand crafted by Steve Helgeson and given to her by Jon Phelps, founder of Storyville Coffee and a G-55 dreadnaught Gallagher Guitar, handmade by Stephen Gallagher, and won as the grand prize at the May 2010 Wildflower Songwriting Contest. tourmusicphotos and videopresscontact