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Gillian Welch

33 concerts

Born in Manhattan and raised in LA, Gillian Welch revives early 20th-century Appalachia music. Known for hits like "Revival," Welch has earned acclaim on projects like "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and from timeless duos with David Rawlings.

David Rawlings

16 concerts

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are key figures in modern acoustic music, known for albums like Revival, Time (The Revelator), and The Harrow & The Harvest. They won a GRAMMY for the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. The duo's work on All the Good Times also won a GRAMMY. They received Oscar and GRAMMY nominations for their songwriting and continue to influence the folk genre.