Grace Petrie
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Petrie performing at QED 2016.
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| Born | 1987 | ||
| Origin | Leicester, England | ||
| Genres | Folk | ||
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter | ||
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar | ||
| Years active | 2006 – present | ||
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Grace Petrie (born 1987) is a DIY folk singer-songwriter and guitarist from Leicester, UK. She has been hailed in The Guardian as “a powerful new songwriting voice”.
Grace Petrie began performing in 2006 as a solo vocalist and acoustic guitarist, and self-released an eponymous album that year, followed in 2007 by second album Feeling Better. In 2010, the advent of the Conservative-led coalition government following the (UK) general election influenced Petrie towards an increasing emphasis on politically focused songwriting, from a left-wing perspective. She made her debut appearance on Glastonbury’s Leftfield stage at the invitation of Billy Bragg in summer 2010, and widely praised third album Tell Me A Story followed, including signature song “Farewell to Welfare”.
In 2011, Petrie toured with comedian Josie Long. Fourth album Mark My Words followed, including the song "Emily Davison Blues" - a comment on media reaction to the 2011 riots. A special film directed by Chris Shepherd for the song "Rise" from the same album was screened on Channel 4 as part of the TV series Random Acts. In 2012, Petrie took part in the “Anti-Capitalist Roadshow” alongside Roy Bailey, Robb Johnson, Leon Rosselson, Peggy Seeger and others. She has also performed gigs with other political folk artists such as Chris T-T, David Rovics and Dick Gaughan, as well as political indie/punk rock bands like Thee Faction and Colour Me Wednesday.
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