The Guggenheim Grotto | |
|---|---|
 Mick Lynch of Guggenheim Grotto | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | County Mayo, Ireland |
| Genres | Folk-pop |
| Years active | 2003–2013 |
| Labels | United For Opportunity |
| Members | Kevin May, Mick Lynch |
| Past members | Shane Power |
The Guggenheim Grotto is a folk-pop band from, County Mayo, Ireland.[1] The members of The Guggenheim Grotto are Kevin May from Ballinrobe, and Mick Lynch from Dublin. Guggenheim Grotto has a unique sound, characterized by an emphasis on piano instrumentals supporting their harmonies.[2] Partridge of the Hartford Courant described their style as "folk-influenced indie-pop" and said it fit well with other music popular on college and public radio, such as Rufus Wainwright, Crowded House, and Kings of Convenience.[3] The music varies from rock, to pop, folk, and even soul.[4] Their influences include Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits, although that is not immediately apparent from their sound.[4]
- ^ Tammy La Gorce (8 April 2011). "Justice by Day, Folk Songs by Night". The New York Times. Jersey City, NJ. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ Becky Cook (1 June 2010). "The Guggenheim Grotto: Who's Laughing?". The Aquarian Weekly. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ Kenneth Partridge (16 February 2012). "Guggenheim Grotto to play Windsor". The Hartford Courant.
- ^ a b Regis Behe (2 August 2007). "Guggenheim Grotto defies musical labels". Pittsburgh Tribune.