Gregory Rawlins was born in lush and rainy Port Orchard, Washington, and when he wasn't building forts or popping wheelies he was marveling at the beauty of the natural world. Rawlins began writing and performing his homespun songs in the mid-2000s and hasn't looked back, recording 15 full-length albums—including Pale Marble Movie and Ma –two drastically different albums, both released this past December 6th.
From folk to hard rock to experimental—in bands Sons of Guns, Catskills, Foxgloves, and Cut Hand, nothing seems off the table for exploration. As a soloist, his songs tread through country, blues and folk territory, and are ever supported by keen observations of the human spirit and poetic imagery. His instrumentation moves from jangly Woody Guthrie-like rhythm to delicate, alternate thumb fingerpicking reminiscent of Merle Travis and John Prine. From cafes to alleyways, historic theaters to festival stages, Rawlins and his songs—like old friends and good luck charms—continue to plot their course and gain more of each along the way.