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Grace Van't Hof

But I'm taller than you, and I have boots on.

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Grace --
[adjective]:

Like in nature to a train-riding hobo

'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/19/2005
Band Members: Buncombe Turnpike:
Bass: Tom Godleski
Mandolin: Sam Wharton
Dobro: Tony Reece
Guitar: Griff Martin
Banjo/Fiddle:Grace Van't Hof

Recordings:
Squirrel Hunters:
Grace Van't Hof-Banjo and Rhythm
Nicky Sanders-Fiddle and Rhythm

Please Search Your Heart:
Grace Van't Hof-Dobros and Lead Vocals
Kate Falls-Harmony Vocals
Influences: everything i listen to influences me: AKUS, RON BLOCK, Rob Ickes, Blue Highway, Steep Canyon Rangers, THE BLUEGRASS ALBUM BAND, Edgar Meyer, Lefty Frissel, Loretta Lynn, Steve Reich, HOT RIZE!, Boone Creek, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Old Crowe Medicine Show, the Skillet Lickers, LOUVIN BROTHERS, TONY RICE and his assorted units, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Stewart Duncan, Jean Richie, Puccini, GILLIAN WELCH AND DAVID RAWLINGS, Merle Haggard, ALISON BROWN, Jerry Douglas, J.D. CROWE AND THE NEW SOUTH, Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli, Nina Simone, DEL MCCOURY BAND, Mindy Smith, KEITH WHITLEY, the everybodyfields, The Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, HANK WILLIAMS SR, the Sex Pistols, Von Gluck, Gordon Lightfoot, TIM O'BRIEN, the Delfonics, TOM WAITS, Edith Piaf...
Sounds Like: usually, shit. sometimes we'll hit a good harmonic
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

A few more

well here is a list of things to think about.1.) although stylish and oh so comfortable, do not sit unpantsed on one of the antique(ish) Herman Miller chairs purchased from the Spoelhof basement. Once...
Posted by Grace Van't Hof on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:41:00 PST

wino

1)Whats your name spelt backwards?:ecarg2)What did you do last night?:I was at the sugar grove musicfest3)The last thing you downloaded onto your computer?:some facebook application4)Have you ever lic...
Posted by Grace Van't Hof on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:21:00 PST

another survey. i cannot express myself otherwise.

1. First off, what's your name?Grace Ellen Van't Hof2. Okay, but what do people call you?Grace, Gracie, Baby G, and Katie Mae3. Have you ever kissed someone with braces?i have kissed someone with brac...
Posted by Grace Van't Hof on Fri, 18 May 2007 10:56:00 PST

A survey (oh yeah i'm going to Spain)

Hey, guys! i get to go to Spain in two weeks to play bluegrass. What fun!Now the survey...NOWIs your hair up?: noIs your phone right beside you?: haha, scary. yesDo you have a lover?: yesDo you wish y...
Posted by Grace Van't Hof on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 03:41:00 PST

Good News

I am now playing with the bluegrass band Buncombe Turnpike. They are a great bunch of guys, and i m very happy to be playing again.Coincidentally, you should vote for us on the CMT Music City Madness...
Posted by Grace Van't Hof on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 02:25:00 PST

Valentines Survey

VALENTINE'S DAY SURVEY1. Do you like anyone? yes2. Do they know it? oh yeah.3. Sign? mine taurus, his leoIN THE LAST MONTH HAVE YOU...4. Had someone buy you something?:yes. Christmas!5. Bought somethi...
Posted by Grace Van't Hof on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:24:00 PST

stupid

never get mad about something dumb and hit your steering wheel with your hand over and over. this will damage your hand and prevent you from practicing your banjo for a week.just thought i'd share so...
Posted by Grace Van't Hof on Sat, 30 Dec 2006 08:05:00 PST

Sunday

"On a Sunday morning sidewalk, i'm wishing Lord that i was stoned,cause there's just something about a Sunday that makes a body feel alone.and theres nothing short of dying thats half as lonesome as t...
Posted by Grace Van't Hof on Sun, 15 Oct 2006 02:38:00 PST

The Job Search. Please Read.

Grace needs a band:(four reasons why you should hire her to join yours!)1.) Grace can play the banjo2.) Grace can sing the tenor3.) If Grace is feeling loopy enough Grace can also sing lead4.) Grace l...
Posted by Grace Van't Hof on Mon, 09 Oct 2006 07:12:00 PST

billboard

i like to speak in lists. so i will list the good and the bad here:good:classical banjofrench friesan upcoming trip i'm planningjimmy martinbenny martinmartinthat wicked (best in michigan history) ja...
Posted by Grace Van't Hof on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:15:00 PST