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WE’RE ABOUT 9
“I was blown away by We’re about 9 almost as soon as they’d arrived on stage; both Katie Graybeal
and Brian Gundersdorf have great voices for folk music, their songs are incredibly vibrant, and their
lyrics are funny and smart. Not to mention the fact that they kept the audience laughing with banter
between songs. Why had I never heard of this band before? The first set came and went, I bought an
album. I came back for the second set. The folk music became more personal, more low-key, and the
appeal remained the same.”
- The Glorious Hum
The story of We're About 9 begins at the Jahva House in historic Ellicott City, MD. Katie and
Brian’s weekly open mic captured the attention of the Sheriff's Department with attendance
regularly flooding both floors of the café and spilling out into the street. After the open mic
ended each week, the music would continue outside in Parking Lot D. It was in this auspicious
location that Katie Graybeal, Brian Gundersdorf, and We’re About 9 trio member, Pat Klink,
first started singing harmony together. The name We’re About 9 was a quick decision--they
just needed a name to put down on the open mic signup sheet.
Fast forward two years to 2002, and The We're About 9 Trio has just won the emerging artist
showcase vote at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. Within another two years, We're About 9 will
have played the main stage of Falcon Ridge Folk Fest, Philadelphia Folk Fest, Clearwater
Revival, Bele Chere, Green River Festival, Four Corners Folk Fest, Mountain Stage New
Song Fest and many more--at the same time touring the east coast folk club, coffeehouse,
house concert, and college venues.
In 2008 We're About 9 released “Paperdust :: Stardust,” the first album featuring the duo of
Brian (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Katie (vocals, electric bass). The We're About 9 Duo main-
tains their signature striking vocal harmonies, but draws more of a focus on their completely
unique style of songwriting. Every duo show is a new adventure in audience interaction with
one-off segments like “30 Second Movie Synopsis” (Katie and Brian sing the synopsis, the
audience guesses the movie), “Stalk Your Fans” (details of this one are confidential), and
impromptu songs about the venue or town or opening act.
The We’re About 9 Trio still frequently plays in MD, VA, NY, and New York City. The We’re
About 9 Duo plays throughout New England, and has built a particularly loyal following in the
greater Boston area, due largely to the amazing support of Club Passim.
"Thick with foreshadow and subplots …
like pressing Richard Shindell's next ideas
through a 20-something cappuccino
machine … You feel each song is a hit
before you've any idea what the hell is
going on … Musical Prowess, careful
writing, an engaging stage presence and
dynamic vocals that blend or stand alone."
- SingOut!
"Gritty and witty at the same time."
- Music Monthly
"Stretches of imagination seldom seen
anywhere … I've just gotten that explosion
in my chest that I get when someone new
has walked into my life and lit the fuse to
another thrill."
- Acoustic Live! In NY
"Wildly entertaining."
- The Gazette
"Positively enthralling."
- Singer Magazine
"Rollicking melodies, quirky lyrics full of SAT
words."
- Song Circle
"Downright remarkable in quality."
- George Graham, WVIA
"The stage presence and vocal chops to be
a major star."
- Gay Life Magazine
"Soaring harmonies."
- The Washington Post
"Clear warm voices, comfortable music and
lucid lyrics."
- The Baltimore Sun
"Profound and fun at the same time."
- Chris Darling, WMPG
“Anyone who has ever seen We’re About 9 on stage knows them as fun-loving and energetic. Their charm and on-stage charisma keep
their performance engaging, but ultimately these traits are trumped by the wisdom inherent in their writing.” - The Takoma Voice
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