About BiG WiDE GRiN

“Take three supremely talented performers, throw in a generous portion of intelligent and heartfelt songwriting, add a dash of wit and charm, then sit yourself down to a spellbinding evening of top notch entertainment with BiG WiDE GRiN… guaranteed to put one on every face.” BJ Leiderman, theme composer, National Public Radio

This bi-coastal trio of Elaine Dempsey, Lawrence Lambert and Karl Werne, from California and Virginia, bring diverse backgrounds of experience, music, and theater together to form a rich, soulful blend of character and deep harmony.

They are constantly on the move at festivals, concert series, or select house concerts and have shared the stage collectively with such artists as Janis Ian, Harriett Shock, Lowen & Navarro, Richie Havens, and Bruce Hornsby. They have toured with legendary blues man, Keb Mo.

BiG WiDE GRiN is currently recording tracks for their 4th CD, expected this year. Their previous releases are receiving increased worldwide airplay and they truly sparkle in a live setting. They each have a unique musical style and all three contribute original material to their set lists. They all play a variety of instruments that they pass around during their concerts – guitars, bass, strum stick, djembe. They trade off lead vocals and their 3 part harmonies are as beautiful as they are precise.

Their three different personalities create an on-stage chemistry that draws people in and they are natural entertainers: very warm and connected, very real and often, very funny. It is not unusual to see their audience laugh, cry, sing and dance at their concerts. Their music is moving, their message is powerful and they somehow succeed in making even the most jaded audience member feel appreciated and joyful. The best part is that it is 100% sincere. At the end of the evening when people sign up for their email list, BiG WiDE GRiN is not just collecting loyal fans but adding to their growing extended family.

“BiG WiDE GRiN… Good singing. Great songs and the hardest working band in folk music.” Keb Mo

“BiG WiDE GRiN is well named. Their groove and their vibe will put a big smile on your face and in your heart.” Freebo

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