‘19 papers
at the end of 2019 the band got together with Rick Spataro and recorded some songs we had been working on. Babies were on the way so we wanted to capture a time and a place before taking a little hiatus for the dads.
We weren’t sure what the band would look like after some time away so we figured this would be a bit of an archival experience. We didn’t realize just how much everything would change.
‘papers’ is a time and a place, an archive of people we used to be.
LEFT
In a time when people like Laura Veirs, Lucy Dacus, Anna Burch and the aforementioned Soccer Mommy have all released albums to critical acclaim, Bear Grass deserve to be included in that company. Their tightly-honed sound provides the perfect backdrop for the hugely emotive vocals that instantly hook you. Do yourselves a favor and check out this fine collection as soon as you can. - Secret Meeting
PRAISE FOR LEFT
Not only was this my favorite album this year, nothing else really came close. It’s that good. Just listen to the whole thing. You won't regret it. - If it's Too Loud
“The band is seen wandering these wooded areas in various states of subtle emotion. A little micro-expression of joy, of sorrow, of contemplation ... Wash Over Me elicits a lot of sentiment found throughout Bear Grass’ forthcoming ablum, LEFT. The album is dedicated to Hammon’s upbringing on the Pacific coast, and the longing of returning, the tug of the sea." - Playlist Play
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"Singer Katie Hammon's voice is this fresh from the dryer blanket feeling instrument that just draws you in. But there is this odd distortion throughout the song that pulls you away and further in at the same time, along with some shoegaze style swirls. It's a majestic indie rock song while still almost being a pretty mainstream folk style song. You're pretty guaranteed to love this one." - If It's Too Loud
“Lead singer Katie Hammon drove an absolutely intoxicating 10-song set, which quickly won over The Hollow audience…It’s easy to see why Hammon and Bear Grass are a local band that stand out as on the rise; she’s reminiscent of a Nina Gordon of Veruca Salt fame.”