Elizabeth LaPrelle is exceptional in her devotion to and mastery of the ancient and deep-art of Appalachian unaccompanied singing. She keeps the old mountain ballads and songs with a sense of conviction, honor, honesty and emotional force that evokes the … Continue reading
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Anna Roberts-Gevalt and Elizabeth LaPrelle met in 2010 and soon began planning adventures together. Anna and Elizabeth use all the creative tools they can think of: storytelling, research, fiddle, banjo, guitar, ballads, puppets, poetry, and moving scrolls called “crankies”. Check … Continue reading
Elizabeth’s performances with her old-time band, The Fruit Dodgers, feature a good dose of ballads, songs, and traditional southern harmonies, with the addition of old-time tunes accompanied by banjo, guitar, and fiddle.
Live at the Floyd Country Store, the first Saturday of the month, 7 PM. Upcoming shows: March 3, April 7, May 5. No shows June-August. … Continue reading
Here are some projects that I have played a small role in, whether in the form of contributed tracks, backing vocals, or “cultural expertise”. Some of these are works in progress–or my contribution hasn’t happened yet. Please explore! … Continue reading