The Gretchen Emery Band: One small-town girl with a big voice, one failed government experiment from North Philly thrashing away on guitar, and two unsuspecting dudes on bass and drums holding it all together, giving the GEB a foundation for their original tunes powered by soul & blues – then be sure to hold on tight for a dynamite show!!!
Where are you based?
Newark, DE
How long have you been making music?
>25 years
What genre would you consider your music to be?
Soul/Rock
What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
Couldn’t help it!! My husband/guitar player Kenny keeps writing music at lightning speed and I had to keep up with lyrics/melody!!! We’ve tried to stop writing/playing in the past…it didn’t go well!!
What are your biggest musical influences?
Kylie Auldist, The Bamboos, Bonnie Raitt, Sharon Jones, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Otis Redding, Gladys Knight
Are you signed to a label or are you an independent artist?
Independent (on indie label a/i/r records
What have been the biggest challenges in your music career?
Time…Navigation…Finding the right studio (we finally did!!)
How many songs or albums have you released to date?
1 EP
Can you tell us a few things about your latest release?
If Love Were Enough released 7/09/2022 and is a 4-song EP steeped in soul, powered by rock & blues. Songs focus on themes of heartache/loss, injustice in the world/call to action, and love.
Any plans for new music or upcoming projects we should know about?
Oh totally!! We went back into the studio for
