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===Formation and ''Safe Ship, Harbored'' (2010–2011)===
===Formation and ''Safe Ship, Harbored'' (2010–2011)===
Petersmark and Pillsbury, both students at [[Allendale, Michigan|Allendale's]] [[Grand Valley State University]], joined fellow students Gunnels and Rickabus for the practice sessions in August 2010.<ref name="The Upbeat">Nicole Sanguin, [https://archive.today/20130411233258/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/06/22/entertainment/doc4e021d884f455466536432.txt 'THE UPBEAT: The Crane Wives'], The Oakland Press, June 22, 2011. Retrieved 2012-05-08.</ref> The band played a few shows around [[Grand Rapids, MI|Grand Rapids]], and soon after, friend and fellow GVSU student Ben Zito (who [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|ran sound]] for the band a few times) joined as the band's [[Bass guitar|bass]] player, completing the sound.<ref>[http://recoilmag.com/sensory_attack/00043_crane-wives/1034/ ]{{dead link|date=October 2013}}</ref>
Petersmark and Pillsbury, both students at [[Allendale, Michigan|Allendale's]] [[Grand Valley State University]], joined fellow students Gunnels and Rickabus for the practice sessions in August 2010.<ref name="The Upbeat">Nicole Sanguin, [https://archive.today/20130411233258/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/06/22/entertainment/doc4e021d884f455466536432.txt 'THE UPBEAT: The Crane Wives'], The Oakland Press, June 22, 2011. Retrieved 2012-05-08.</ref> The band played a few shows around [[Grand Rapids, MI|Grand Rapids]], and soon after, friend and fellow GVSU student Ben Zito (who [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|ran sound]] for the band a few times) joined as the band's [[Bass guitar|bass]] player, completing the sound.<ref>[http://recoilmag.com/sensory_attack/00043_crane-wives/1034/]{{dead link|date=October 2013}}</ref>


The upbeat sound, folk influence, and use of three-part harmony set the band apart in the indie rock-dominated Grand Rapids music scene. While the band's name came in part from [[the Decemberists]]' 2006 album, ''[[The Crane Wife]]'', the members claim a wide variety of influences: [[American folk music|folk]], [[blues]], [[ska]], [[Punk rock|punk]], and even [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]].<ref name="The Upbeat" />
The upbeat sound, folk influence, and use of three-part harmony set the band apart in the indie rock-dominated Grand Rapids music scene. While the band's name came in part from [[the Decemberists]]' 2006 album, ''[[The Crane Wife]]'', the members claim a wide variety of influences: [[American folk music|folk]], [[blues]], [[ska]], [[Punk rock|punk]], and even [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]].<ref name="The Upbeat" />
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===''The Fool in Her Wedding Gown'' and Touring (2012–2014)===
===''The Fool in Her Wedding Gown'' and Touring (2012–2014)===
In 2012, the Crane Wives played music festivals, and toured Michigan and surrounding states in 2013. Their second album, ''[[The Fool in Her Wedding Gown]]'', was released September 22, 2012, at The Intersection, a [[nightclub]] in Grand Rapids.<ref>{{cite web|author=Christian VanAntwerpen says |url=http://localspins.com/the-crane-wives-soar-at-grand-rapids-cd-release-show/ |title=The Crane Wives soar at Grand Rapids CD-release show « Spins on Music Spins on Music |publisher=Localspins.com |date= 23 September 2012|accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref>
In 2012, the Crane Wives played music festivals, and toured Michigan and surrounding states in 2013. Their second album, ''The Fool in Her Wedding Gown'', was released September 22, 2012, at The Intersection, a [[nightclub]] in Grand Rapids.<ref>{{cite web|author=Christian VanAntwerpen says |url=http://localspins.com/the-crane-wives-soar-at-grand-rapids-cd-release-show/ |title=The Crane Wives soar at Grand Rapids CD-release show « Spins on Music Spins on Music |publisher=Localspins.com |date= 23 September 2012|accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref>


The band was in talks with several managers and booking agents but did not sign any deals.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Crane Wives says |url=http://thecranewives.wordpress.com/2013/10/05/resurgence/ |title= Resurgence |publisher=thecranewives.com |date=2012-10-05 |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref>
The band was in talks with several managers and booking agents but did not sign any deals.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Crane Wives says |url=http://thecranewives.wordpress.com/2013/10/05/resurgence/ |title= Resurgence |publisher=thecranewives.com |date=2012-10-05 |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref>


===''Coyote Stories'' and ''Foxlore'' (2015–Present)===
===''Coyote Stories'' and ''Foxlore'' (2015–2023)===
On August 29, 2015, the band released their album ''Coyote Stories'' at Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids. ''Coyote Stories'' was recorded as part of a two album project, in which the Crane Wives recorded two albums worth of material in March and April 2015. The second album, ''Foxlore'' was released April 2, 2016. The albums feature a progression from the previous two albums with the addition of electric guitar and other various instrumentation. The two albums also feature long-time collaborators in the Michigan music community.
On August 29, 2015, the band released their album ''Coyote Stories'' at Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids. ''Coyote Stories'' was recorded as part of a two album project, in which the Crane Wives recorded two albums worth of material in March and April 2015. The second album from this project, ''Foxlore'' was released April 2, 2016. The albums feature a progression from the previous two albums with the addition of electric guitar and other various instrumentation. The two albums also feature long-time collaborators in the Michigan music community.


Banjo-player Tom Gunnels left the band in 2015; LocalSpins wrote that the Crane Wives would continue as a four-piece set.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://localspins.com/tom-gunnels-departs-crane-wives-band-continue-four-piece-recording-new-album/|title=Tom Gunnels departs the Crane Wives|date=3 January 2015}}</ref>
Banjo player Tom Gunnels left the band in 2015. Percussionist Dan Rickabus told Local Spins that the group would continue as a four-piece set.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://localspins.com/tom-gunnels-departs-crane-wives-band-continue-four-piece-recording-new-album/|title=Tom Gunnels departs the Crane Wives|date=3 January 2015}}</ref>

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=== ''Beyond Beyond Beyond'' (2024–Present) ===
On June 4, 2024, the band announced that ''Beyond Beyond Beyond'', their fifth major studio album, would release on September 6, 2024. The same day, they released the album's first single, "Arcturus Beaming". A second single, "Bitter Medicine", released on July 10, 2024.


==Band members==
==Band members==

⚫
* Emilee Petersmark (guitar/vocals)
=== Current members ===
* Kate Pillsbury (guitar/vocals)
* Dan Rickabus (drums/vocals)
* Emilee Petersmark (guitar/vocals)
⚫
* Kate Pillsbury (guitar/vocals)
* Dan Rickabus (drums/vocals)
* Ben Zito (bass)
* Ben Zito (bass)

⚫
* Tom Gunnels (banjo)(ex member)
=== Former members ===

⚫
* Tom Gunnels (banjo) (2010–20


==Discography==
==Discography==


===Studio===
===Studio===
{| class="wikitable"
⚫
* ''Safe Ship, Harbored'' (2011)
|+
⚫
* ''The Fool in Her Wedding Gown'' (2012)
!Album
⚫
* ''A Very Crane Wives Christmas'' (2014)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://thecranewives.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-crane-wives-christmas | title=A Very Crane Wives Christmas, by the Crane Wives }}</ref>
!Release date
⚫
* ''Coyote Stories'' (2015)
|-
⚫
* ''A Very, Very Crane Wives Christmas'' (2015)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://thecranewives.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-very-crane-wives-christmas | title=A Very, Very Crane Wives Christmas, by the Crane Wives }}</ref>
⚫
|''Safe Ship, Harbored''
⚫
* ''Foxlore'' (2016)
|May 12, 2011<ref>{{Cite web |title=Safe Ship, Harbored, by The Crane Wives |url=https://thecranewives.bandcamp.com/album/safe-ship-harbored |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=The Crane Wives |language=en}}</ref>
⚫
* ''Beyond Beyond Beyond'' (2024)
|-
⚫
|''The Fool in Her Wedding Gown''
|September 22, 2012<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Fool in Her Wedding Gown, by The Crane Wives |url=https://thecranewives.bandcamp.com/album/the-fool-in-her-wedding-gown |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=Bandcamp |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''A Very Crane Wives Christmas''
⚫
|November 28, 2014<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Very Crane Wives Christmas, by The Crane Wives |url=https://thecranewives.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-crane-wives-christmas |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=Bandcamp |language=en}}</ref>
|-
⚫
|''Coyote Stories''
|August 29, 2015<ref>{{Cite web |title=Coyote Stories, by The Crane Wives |url=https://thecranewives.bandcamp.com/album/coyote-stories |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=Bandcamp |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''A Very, Very Crane Wives Christmas''
⚫
|December 1, 2015<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Very, Very Crane Wives Christmas, by The Crane Wives |url=https://thecranewives.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-very-crane-wives-christmas |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=Bandcamp |language=en}}</ref>
|-
⚫
|''Foxlore''
|April 2, 2016<ref>{{Cite web |title=Foxlore, by The Crane Wives |url=https://thecranewives.bandcamp.com/album/foxlore |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=The Crane Wives |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Beyond Beyond Beyond''
|September 6, 2024
|}

=== Live albums ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Album
!Release date
|-
⚫
|''Here I Am: Live from the Listening Room''
|October 14, 2020<ref>{{Cite web |title=Here I Am, by The Crane Wives |url=https://thecranewives.bandcamp.com/album/here-i-am |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=Bandcamp |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Live from Dogtown Studio''
|2023
|}


===Live===
===Singles===
{| class="wikitable"
⚫
* ''Live from River City Studios'' (3 Song EP, download only)
|+
⚫
* ''Here I Am: Live from the Listening Room'' (2020)
!Album
* ''Dogtown Studio Recordings'' (2023)
!Release date
|-
⚫
|''Live from River City Studios''
|2015
|-
|''High Horse (Live)''
|2017
|-
|''Empty Page (Live)''
|2017
|-
|''Take Me to War (Live)''
|2017
|-
|''Volta (Live)''
|2017
|-
|''Daydreamer (Live)''
|2018
|-
|''Here I Am''
|2018
|-
|''Hollow Moon (Single Version)''
|2018
|-
|Sowing Seeds
|2019
|-
|''Live from Dogtown Studio''
|2023
|-
|''The Well''
|2023
|}


==Awards==
==Awards==

Revision as of 05:15, 22 July 2024

The Crane Wives
From left: Kate Pillsbury, Dan Rickabus, Ben Zito and Emilee Petersmark
From left: Kate Pillsbury, Dan Rickabus, Ben Zito and Emilee Petersmark
Background information
OriginGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
GenresIndie rock, Americana, folk
Years active2010–present
LabelsUnsigned
MembersEmilee Petersmark
Kate Pillsbury
Dan Rickabus
Ben Zito
Tom Gunnels (formerly)
Websitethecranewives.com
The Crane Wives

The Crane Wives is a four-piece indie band founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States in 2010. They utilize three-part vocal harmonies and eclectic instrumentation.

Career

Early history

Emilee Petersmark (guitar/vocals) and Kate Pillsbury (guitar/vocals) were aspiring solo artists who were working in a Chinese restaurant in Grandville, Michigan. In an attempt to avoid waiting tables, they began performing weekends in the restaurant under the name the Crane Wives but were not well received. The name was chosen as a reference to the album "The Crane Wife" by The Decemberists.[1]

The addition of Dan Rickabus (percussion/vocals), Ben Zito (bass), and Tom Gunnel (banjo) in late 2010 expanded upon the duo, but the name remained the same.

Formation and Safe Ship, Harbored (2010–2011)

Petersmark and Pillsbury, both students at Allendale's Grand Valley State University, joined fellow students Gunnels and Rickabus for the practice sessions in August 2010.[2] The band played a few shows around Grand Rapids, and soon after, friend and fellow GVSU student Ben Zito (who ran sound for the band a few times) joined as the band's bass player, completing the sound.[3]

The upbeat sound, folk influence, and use of three-part harmony set the band apart in the indie rock-dominated Grand Rapids music scene. While the band's name came in part from the Decemberists' 2006 album, The Crane Wife, the members claim a wide variety of influences: folk, blues, ska, punk, and even heavy metal.[2]

The Crane Wives released their first full-length CD, Safe Ship Harbored, in May 2011. The album was self-produced, backed primarily through donation of studio time from Sound Post Studios, where Rickabus worked as a sound engineer, and also a generous response to the band's Kickstarter campaign.

In June 2011, the band received a degree of national attention when Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, saw their album at NPR during an interview and had his picture taken with it. In response to the photo, fans and other local artists mimicked Meloy's pose (profile, with Safe Ship, Harbored touching their noses) and posted their photos to Facebook, creating a flood of support for the band. (A month prior, they had tried to book an opening performance for the Decemberists at Calvin College, but were unable to secure the spot.)[4]

The band received attention and recognition in 2012, garnering several local awards. Paste Magazine listed them among their "12 Michigan Acts You Should Listen to Now".[5] They were also recipients of the "Local Spin of the Year" from Grand Rapids Press.[6] They also took three awards at WYCE's "Jammies", a local award ceremony for prominent West Michigan musicians. Awards received were Album of the Year (Safe Ship, Harbored), Song of the Year (Safe Ship, Harbored), and the Listener's Choice Award.[7][8]

The Fool in Her Wedding Gown and Touring (2012–2014)

In 2012, the Crane Wives played music festivals, and toured Michigan and surrounding states in 2013. Their second album, The Fool in Her Wedding Gown, was released September 22, 2012, at The Intersection, a nightclub in Grand Rapids.[9]

The band was in talks with several managers and booking agents but did not sign any deals.[10]

Coyote Stories and Foxlore (2015–2023)

On August 29, 2015, the band released their album Coyote Stories at Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids. Coyote Stories was recorded as part of a two album project, in which the Crane Wives recorded two albums worth of material in March and April 2015. The second album from this project, Foxlore was released April 2, 2016. The albums feature a progression from the previous two albums with the addition of electric guitar and other various instrumentation. The two albums also feature long-time collaborators in the Michigan music community.

Banjo player Tom Gunnels left the band in 2015. Percussionist Dan Rickabus told Local Spins that the group would continue as a four-piece set.[11]

Beyond Beyond Beyond (2024–Present)

On June 4, 2024, the band announced that Beyond Beyond Beyond, their fifth major studio album, would release on September 6, 2024. The same day, they released the album's first single, "Arcturus Beaming". A second single, "Bitter Medicine", released on July 10, 2024.

Band members

Current members

  • Emilee Petersmark (guitar/vocals)
  • Kate Pillsbury (guitar/vocals)
  • Dan Rickabus (drums/vocals)
  • Ben Zito (bass)

Former members

  • Tom Gunnels (banjo) (2010–20

Discography

Studio

Album Release date
Safe Ship, Harbored May 12, 2011[12]
The Fool in Her Wedding Gown September 22, 2012[13]
A Very Crane Wives Christmas November 28, 2014[14]
Coyote Stories August 29, 2015[15]
A Very, Very Crane Wives Christmas December 1, 2015[16]
Foxlore April 2, 2016[17]
Beyond Beyond Beyond September 6, 2024

Live albums

Album Release date
Here I Am: Live from the Listening Room October 14, 2020[18]
Live from Dogtown Studio 2023

Singles

Album Release date
Live from River City Studios 2015
High Horse (Live) 2017
Empty Page (Live) 2017
Take Me to War (Live) 2017
Volta (Live) 2017
Daydreamer (Live) 2018
Here I Am 2018
Hollow Moon (Single Version) 2018
Sowing Seeds 2019
Live from Dogtown Studio 2023
The Well 2023

Awards

Year Nominated work Organization Award Result
2011 "Safe Ship, Harbored" WYCE Jammies Album of the Year[19] Won
"Safe Ship, Harbored" WYCE Jammies Song of the Year[19] Won
"Safe Ship, Harbored" WYCE Jammies Listen Choice Album of the Year[19] Won
"Safe Ship, Harbored" WYCE Jammies Special Jury Prize[19] Won
"Safe Ship, Harbored" Grand Rapids Press Local Spin of the Year[6] Won
2012
"The Fool in Her Wedding Gown" WYCE Jammies Best Rock/Pop Album[20] Won
"The Fool in Her Wedding Gown" WYCE Jammies Listener Choice Album[20] Won
"Easier" ArtPrize Folk/Country Music Song[21] Won

References

  1. ^ "The Crane Wives Shoot for National Recognition". The Daily. September 3, 2015. WMUK. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b Nicole Sanguin, 'THE UPBEAT: The Crane Wives', The Oakland Press, June 22, 2011. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
  3. ^ [1][dead link]
  4. ^ Troy Reimink (2011-06-14). "Is Decemberists leader Colin Meloy a fan of Grand Rapids' the Crane Wives?". MLive.com. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
  5. ^ Published at 8:24 AM on February 28, 2012 By Tyler Kane (2012-02-28). "12 Michigan Acts You Should Listen to Now :: Blogs :: List of the Day :: Paste". Pastemagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-02. Retrieved 2013-10-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ a b Press Photo / Adam Bird (2 January 2012). "Saluting West Michigan's Local Spins of the Year: top-shelf albums by the The Crane Wives and The Fuzzrites (videos)". MLive.com. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
  7. ^ Tod Chance, 'The Crane Wives: Big winners at The WYCE 2012 Jammies', MLive (Grand Rapids), February 15, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
  8. ^ "Grand Rapids' 2012 Jammie Awards: The Crane Wives have a night to remember ... and so do the rest of West Michigan's best bands « Spins on Music Spins on Music". Localspins.com. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
  9. ^ Christian VanAntwerpen says (23 September 2012). "The Crane Wives soar at Grand Rapids CD-release show « Spins on Music Spins on Music". Localspins.com. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
  10. ^ The Crane Wives says (2012-10-05). "Resurgence". thecranewives.com. Retrieved 2014-07-26.
  11. ^ "Tom Gunnels departs the Crane Wives". 3 January 2015.
  12. ^ "Safe Ship, Harbored, by The Crane Wives". The Crane Wives. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  13. ^ "The Fool in Her Wedding Gown, by The Crane Wives". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  14. ^ "A Very Crane Wives Christmas, by The Crane Wives". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  15. ^ "Coyote Stories, by The Crane Wives". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  16. ^ "A Very, Very Crane Wives Christmas, by The Crane Wives". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  17. ^ "Foxlore, by The Crane Wives". The Crane Wives. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  18. ^ "Here I Am, by The Crane Wives". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  19. ^ a b c d "Jammies XIII". wyce.org. 88.1FM WYCE. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
  20. ^ a b "Jammies XIV". wyce.org. 88.1FM WYCE. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
  21. ^ "ArtPrize 2012 Spotlight – The Crane Wives [Video]". 100.5 The River. 100.5 WTRV. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
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