Gretchen DeVault

What instrument do you play?
I play rhythm guitar and sing.

First album you ever bought:
I remember the first record I had when I got my first record player was Michael Jackson. The first tape I bought with my own money was the Human League.

Favorite album of all time:
Bread – Anthology

CD/Tape playing in your car:
My friend Mary’s wedding mix. It spans from XTC to Julie Andrews to the Weepies to Wall-E to Jack Black. Fabulous!

Favorite food:
Creme brulee

How did you start playing music?
I took piano lessons from my great grandmother when I was about five. I didn’t stay in lessons too long though. I did band in 6th grade – clarinet. That didn’t last long either. Choir in middle school. I loved choir. I didn’t play in high school at all. But in college I took a guitar class with this amazing classical guitarist. I was a total disaster on guitar. I think he passed me because he felt bad for me (it was a pass or fail class). I put the guitar under my bed for about 3 months and then my friend Jeremy (an amazing guitarist) taught me how to play “Jane Says” by Jane’s Addiction. As soon as I started being able to change chords I started writing songs. I also took a voice class in college. It was amazing! This was the first time I ever sang a solo in front of anyone! I sang Judy Collins “Since You Asked”. My second solo was Carol King “So Far Away”. I also traveled to London during this time to study for a summer. That trip was an amazing experience for exploring music. Both with concerts and making music with my friend Sara. We used to sit out on this soccer field and play guitar and sing together. Soon after that I joined my first band “Hansel & Gretel”.

Best concert ever:
Mojave 3. Not that the concert was crazy or anything. The music was just dreamy!

What is your day job:
I own my own branding and communications studio.

Favorite pair of socks:

Hobbies:
Reading. Listening to music.

Band Members

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Gretchen DeVault – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar	Joleen Rumsey – Vocals, Keyboards, Glockenspiel	Rebecca Rodriguez – Vocals, Lead Guitar
Zane DeVault – Drums	Aaron Ekins – Vocals, Bass Guitar