Photo by Jenny Appleton
Little Gems
Little Gems combines the sparkle of intricate female harmonies with the shimmer of alt-folk rock. The result is a rare and polished collection of original songs and reimagined covers.
Individually they are eclectic, having played everything from Early Music to Trip Hop, Samba to Balkan Folk, Country to Indie Pop. Members of Little Gems have performed for the Pope in the Sistine Chapel, sang topless at the Fillmore, appeared on television from Los Angeles to Serbia, and played with an incredibly wide array of artists, ranging from Kronos Quartet to Phil Lesh to Chali 2na. Collectively, they have produced or performed on over 100 albums, played thousands of shows across five continents, and sung in over 20 languages.
By joining forces, Little Gems has created diverse and emotionally moving original songs, featuring luscious three-part harmonies, layered acoustic and electric guitars, and a subtle yet driving rhythm section. Their debut album was released on October 16th, 2022.
Velvy Appleton (Spark and Whisper, Monica Pasqual) - Guitar
Kelly Atkins (Kitka, 20 Minute Loop, Bye Bye Blackbirds) - Vocals
Rebecca Chourré (Dolly Mamas) - Vocals
Bryan Horne (Hot Buttered Rum) - Bass
JT John (Shana Morrison) - Drums
Matt Palmer - Guitar
Liz Pisco (Dolly Mamas, Liz Pisco Band) - Vocals