Grand Rapids indie-folk band The Crane Wives headline at the Blind Pig Thursday on a bill that includes Detroit’s With Hand in the Ocean and Austin, Texas-based Americana-rockers Union Specific .
Formed in late August of 2010, The Crane Wives just finished recording their debut album,"Safe Ship, Harbored." Using three-part vocal harmonies, eclectic instrumentation and a knack for dynamics, their original music ranges from whisper-quiet ballads to danceable grooves.
The Crane Wives are Kate Pillsbury (vocals, acoustic guitar), Emilee Petersmark (vocals, acoustic guitar), Dan Rickabus (vocals, drums, percussion), Tom Gunnels (banjaneer) and Ben Zito (bass guitar).
“One unique thing about us is our two female lead singers that both play guitar,” Gunnels told Grand Valley State University’s Cohesion Alternative News recently. “That is pretty uncommon among folk bands, along with our three-part harmonies. We get a lot of different influences coming in from everybody.”
The Crane Wives will play Thursday, July 18 at the Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Admission is $5-$8 and the doors open at 9:30 p.m. Details at www.blindpigmusic.com or 734- 996-8555