Grace Askew

Grace's is a sound combining the blues, jazz, soft whispers of country, and that unmistakable infusion of Memphis soul. Raised with the music of Joni Mitchell, Cat Power, and Tom Waits playing in the background, their influence blends with the smoky timbre of her voice to create a sound that has enchanted listeners locally and nationally for years. Recently, she released her third LP 'Until They Lay Me Down to Rest,' showcasing her full-bodied sound and stirring lyrics, where her musings on the beauties and idiosyncrasies of life speak directly to the mind and heart.

No stranger to the local music scene, Grace and the Black Market Goods have been performing steadily in Memphis for quite some time and have taken their act to other musical cities like Austin, Chicago, and Santa Fe. But the group always makes sure to come home to their roots, even performing at the 2011 Memphis Music and Heritage Festival, coordinated by the Center for Southern Folklore. So it is only fitting that Miss Askew and CSF join forces once more to honor the music and its heritage in this great city.