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Artist Profile: Pearl and the Beard
What We Say: Pearl and the Beard is three voices, one cello, one guitar, one glockenspiel, one melodica, several drums, one accordion, ninety-six teeth, and one soul. Former strangers Jocelyn Mackenzie, Emily Hope Price, and Jeremy Styles were united in the great city of New York. Each had migrated there from a far corner of the nation with naught but food in their pockets and money in their bellies. Each had the same true love. Since then the three nested, and their unique brand of brightly melodic song craft continues to blossom of its own accord.
The band’s genre-bending and expectation-defying sound has since burst the trio out of the confines of the New York music scene, allowing them to traipse the United States on a multitude of national tours and across the pond for a hugely successful inaugural UK tour in 2011. They’ve caught the attention of The Boston Globe, Filter Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and thousands of wildly dedicated fans both local and international. Their haunting music video for “The Lament of Coronado Brown” even made its debut on NPR’s acclaimed music site, All Songs Considered.
Pearl and the Beard’s live show is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. The band captivates their audience from first note to last, leaving fans and press alike completely engrossed in the world they’ve created with their soaring and sensual songs. From subway platform to park to field to brightly lit venue stage, Pearl and the Beard take over whatever space they occupy, including the people occupying it with them, prompting The Wall Street Journal to comment “…as Pearl and the Beard joyfully belted… to a growing crowd on the [subway] platform… commuters missed their trains to stay and listen, unsure what was happening—only that it was a New York moment not to be missed.”
Pearl and the Beard loves you the way you’ve always been… and it’s quickly becoming clear that wherever they go, the feeling is mutual.
What Others Say:
“Sweet, gentle and scrumptious, the music of Brooklyn trio Pearl and the Beard conjures up lazy summer afternoons at just the time we need that kind of thing most. The group consists of just three souls—Jocelyn Mackenzie, Emily Hope Price and Jeremy Styles—but its sophisticated vocal harmonies and crafty arrangements make a big impression on the combo’s recently issued debut CD, God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson.” - Time Out New York
“Pearl and the Beard is modern folk at its most graceful. Sans pretense and fresh with tangled harmonies… their simple lyrics are lifted with airy, soul-turning melodies yet reasoned by earthy sounds. It’s unique and exceptional.” - The Soho Journal
“…shades of Gothic troubadour Will Oldham” - The Washington Post
“…Good, honest, sweet and soft… the interplay between the singers is the highlight of this act’s potential.” - The Deli Magazine
“Pearl and the Beard is worth your time. The band’s simple orchestrations, built around acoustic guitar and cello and flecked with percussion (but not a traditional drum kit), are straight gorgeous, as are the voices of all three members.” – Pittsburgh City Paper
“Quirky Brooklyn folk trio Pearl and the Beard… is a breath of fresh air in New York’s cluttered music scene, and they’re well on their way to success” - BreakThru Radio
“Pearl and the Beard’s gentle folk melodies and graceful, cohesive harmonies beg to be listened to.” – Alyssa Rashbaum (Spin, Vibe, Rebel Spirit, etc.)
- Pearl and the Beard Announce 2012 Tour Dates
- Pearl and the Beard 2/16 Music Hall of Williamsburg Show and Extended Single Release!
- Trailer: Pearl and Beard’s Session with London’s 1 Take TV
