The imagery, tones, and cadences in Grammy nominated Bill Giese’s music stand in sharp contrast to what one might expect from a current Twin Cities based singer/songwriter. The raspy drawl of his voice and rhythmic processional folk/country instrumentation sound reminiscent of some rugged Texas troubadours of decades past. The imagery, tones, and cadences in Grammy nominated Bill Giese’s music stand in sharp contrast to what one might expect from a current Twin Cities based singer/songwriter. The raspy drawl of his voice and rhythmic processional folk/country instrumentation sound reminiscent of some rugged Texas troubadours of decades past. From his days performing on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion as a member of Stoney Lonesome Bluegrass Band to the present, Bill has been compiling a large catalogue of handcrafted, American From his days performing on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion as a member of Stoney Lonesome Bluegrass Band to the present, Bill has been compiling a large catalogue of handcrafted, Americana, countrified, folk songs that appeal to a wide range of audiences.

Also performing with Mr. Giese:

Kitty Campbell: Electric Bass and Backing Vocals

Jim Nee: Pedal Steel

Ken LeBlanc: Electric Guitar

“Bill Giese is the kind of poetic, story-telling songwriter whom you’d expect to find flourishing in hip Austin, Texas, or scuffling in Nashville. He’s a witty wordsmith, an easy going melodist anchored in the folk tradition who makes every lyric sound fly on the wall natural. Think Butch Hancock, John Prine, Guy Clark-his best songs have that kind of depth, immediacy and clarity.” -Tom Surowicz, Minneapolis StarTribune.