Quotes

“After hearing only one song, I became an instant Gillian Grassie fan. It’s rare to hear a young singer with such control and understated soulfulness, and even more rare to hear a harp provide such a deep percussive groove. I was immediately captivated by her sound. I’d love to have her open some shows for me. I’m sure my audiences will be captivated by her too.” – Grammy-winner, Marc Cohn

“[Grassie] seems to have one thing most of her contemporaries lack, the ability to turn seemingly insignificant events, such as throwing up at a party, into songs worthy of everyone’s attention. Her lethal combination of melody, introspection and deeply personal lyrics places her high in the running for first in the “next big thing” category.” -Origivation Magazine

“[Serpentine is] an album that belongs on every critic’s best of list not only for the year, but for the decade.” -Music for America

“For pop fans with a craving for something a little different, Serpentine is a treat.” -Philadelphia CityPaper

“…flaunts harp convention with a sassy assuredness.” -The Intelligencer

“Superb!” -TAXI

“…she makes [the harp] sound like any string instrument that has been a part of pop and rock for the last 50 years.” -Music For America

“Her music deftly blends jazz, pop, folk and rock with mesmerizing effectiveness, with forays into techno and even bossa nova further blurring the boundaries of tradition.” -The Intelligencer

“…the harp in this context is simply exciting.” -TAXI

“…an innovator par excellence. She is a harpist/singer/songwriter who is bringing the harp into the 21st Century.” -Ticket Magazine