Artist Information:
Label: Self-released
Genre: Contemporary Folk, Bluegrass, Americana
Hometown: Baltimore/DC
Shared the stage with: The Seldom Scene, Jason Carter, The Steel Wheels, The Arcadian Wild, Midnight North, Town Mountain, The Dirty Grass Players, Lindsay Lou, Fireside Collective, Della Mae, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
Contact: WickedSycamore@gmail.com
Releases:
Transitions (Single) - release date 12/15/2023
Wright Way Sessions EP, Vol. 2 - release date 1/27/2023
Heard You (Single) - release date 12/30/2022
In More Ways Than One LP - release date 11/27/2020
Wright Way Sessions EP, Vol. 1 - release date 11/6/2019
Growing Roots EP - release date 12/8/2018
Biography
Wicked Sycamore is an all-female trio hailing from the Baltimore/DC area, consisting of Juliette Bell on guitar, Lainie Gray on mandolin, and Madeline Waters on cello. Their sound can be described as contemporary folk with a mischievous edge that is grounded in traditional roots music but branches out into Americana, bluegrass, funk, and jazz. They write original music ranging from fun and light-hearted sing-alongs to deep, introspective tunes for the ages. No matter the genre, their music relies heavily on intricate vocal harmonies, thoughtful arrangement, and instrumental prowess. By growing their presence as a collaborative force, they hope to increase female representation as both musicians and songwriters throughout the modern music landscape.
Wicked Sycamore won the Charm City Bluegrass band competition in 2019 and they were awarded two WAMMIES in 2021 for Best Bluegrass Group/Artist and Best Bluegrass Album (In More Ways Than One) in the DMV-area. Wicked Sycamore has played at festivals such as DelFest, Greyfox Bluegrass Festival, Charm City Bluegrass Festival, Sultana Downrigging Festival, and Annapolis Baygrass Festival, as well as onstage at venues like The Hamilton, The 8X10, Union Stage, The Avalon Theatre, and the Hylton Performing Arts Center at George Mason University.
