Gracie and Rachel @ FREMONT ABBEY

Gracie and Rachel: http://gracieandrachel.com/ If We Could, Would We is the latest effort from Brooklyn-based duo Gracie and Rachel (Gracie Coates and Rachel Ruggles), who have become known for their innovative brand of elevated indie-pop, complete with baroque string work and piercingly spare song structures. After releasing their self-titled debut to critical acclaim in 2017, Gracie and Rachel have been seen on stages opening for Ani DiFranco, Tori Amos, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and others. They have performed two NPR Tiny Desk Concerts and been praised by the outlet to “mix pop and classical in stark, infectious ways and make unforgettable, surprising music.” Their 2025 single “WTF” earned praise from The Line of Best Fit who raved, “Gracie and Rachel Deliver Folk-Pop for the Future on “WTF,”’” and Rolling Stone which named it a “Song You Need To Know.” The most personal and daring album of their career thus far, If We Could, Would We asks important questions about potential regret and openness, ultimately concluding that the only way out is through. It also finds Gracie and Rachel sharing space again after coming to a crossroads in their personal and professional lives. After the release of their 2023 EP Nowhere Now Here, Gracie spent part of the next year working on solo material, a journey that eventually led her back to Rachel, who was working through the end of a long-term relationship. Even as their paths diverged, Gracie and Rachel always found their way back to each other. Once reunited, they pushed themselves to keep growing. Sonically, If We Could, Would We expands their instrumentation, with Rachel incorporating the guitar on record for the first time and adding in a diverse array of other instruments and textures across tracks. Meanwhile, as a piece of art, If We Could, Would We symbolizes the duo’s ebbs and poses the existential question many ponder; If they could go back and do it all over again, knowing what they do now, would they? Rachel says, “We may never know, but here we are. I still have hope and belief. I just want to keep telling the story.” @ Fremont Abbey Arts Center 7p doors, ~8p show All ages, some seating available (not guaranteed unless reserved seat ticket is purchased) Abbey Arts Bar offerings at this venue include various non-alcohol options + local beer, wine, cider & select cocktails for 21+, small snacks, etc. Offerings may vary based on show size & staffing. ------------------------------------------------------------- ABBEY ARTS EVENT INFO: -Fremont Abbey is ADA accessible on either level. -For most events we have a mix of padded chairs and standing room. -Seating is not guaranteed or reserved unless noted. -To respect the performing artists and your fellow attendees, please refrain from talking during the quieter performances. Those unable to adhere to this guideline may be asked to leave (no refunds). -Please limit photos & video during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience. -Phone and video may be permitted for some shows from the standing area only please. -No professional cameras or cameras with shutters allowed in the venue -We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted. Program content may vary, please use your own discretion. -Equity & Inclusion - Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. http://www.fremontabbey.org/respect -Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. -Purchasing a ticket with us indicates sharing your email and we may send you occasional new show listings or other newsletter fun from Abbey Arts. You can opt out easily anytime. For events produced in collaboration with third-party curators or co-promoters, we may share attendee email addresses with those specific partners on events they are curating. We will never sell your email or data.

*This description is an AI-generated compilation from all the sources available for this event.

Gracie and Rachel: http://gracieandrachel.com/ If We Could, Would We is the latest effort from Brooklyn-based duo Gracie and Rachel (Gracie Coates and Rachel Ruggles), who have become known for their innovative brand of elevated indie-pop, complete with baroque string work and piercingly spare song structures. After releasing their self-titled debut to critical acclaim in 2017, Gracie and Rachel have been seen on stages opening for Ani DiFranco, Tori Amos, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and others. They have performed two NPR Tiny Desk Concerts and been praised by the outlet to “mix pop and classical in stark, infectious ways and make unforgettable, surprising music.” Their 2025 single “WTF” earned praise from The Line of Best Fit who raved, “Gracie and Rachel Deliver Folk-Pop for the Future on “WTF,”’” and Rolling Stone which named it a “Song You Need To Know.” The most personal and daring album of their career thus far, If We Could, Would We asks important questions about potential regret and openness, ultimately concluding that the only way out is through. It also finds Gracie and Rachel sharing space again after coming to a crossroads in their personal and professional lives. After the release of their 2023 EP Nowhere Now Here, Gracie spent part of the next year working on solo material, a journey that eventually led her back to Rachel, who was working through the end of a long-term relationship. Even as their paths diverged, Gracie and Rachel always found their way back to each other. Once reunited, they pushed themselves to keep growing. Sonically, If We Could, Would We expands their instrumentation, with Rachel incorporating the guitar on record for the first time and adding in a diverse array of other instruments and textures across tracks. Meanwhile, as a piece of art, If We Could, Would We symbolizes the duo’s ebbs and poses the existential question many ponder; If they could go back and do it all over again, knowing what they do now, would they? Rachel says, “We may never know, but here we are. I still have hope and belief. I just want to keep telling the story.” @ Fremont Abbey Arts Center 7p doors, ~8p show All ages, some seating available (not guaranteed unless reserved seat ticket is purchased) Abbey Arts Bar offerings at this venue include various non-alcohol options + local beer, wine, cider & select cocktails for 21+, small snacks, etc. Offerings may vary based on show size & staffing. ------------------------------------------------------------- ABBEY ARTS EVENT INFO: -Fremont Abbey is ADA accessible on either level. -For most events we have a mix of padded chairs and standing room. -Seating is not guaranteed or reserved unless noted. -To respect the performing artists and your fellow attendees, please refrain from talking during the quieter performances. Those unable to adhere to this guideline may be asked to leave (no refunds). -Please limit photos & video during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience. -Phone and video may be permitted for some shows from the standing area only please. -No professional cameras or cameras with shutters allowed in the venue -We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted. Program content may vary, please use your own discretion. -Equity & Inclusion - Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. http://www.fremontabbey.org/respect -Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. -Purchasing a ticket with us indicates sharing your email and we may send you occasional new show listings or other newsletter fun from Abbey Arts. You can opt out easily anytime. For events produced in collaboration with third-party curators or co-promoters, we may share attendee email addresses with those specific partners on events they are curating. We will never sell your email or data.

*This description is an AI-generated compilation from all the sources available for this event.