ABOUT

Gramophonic is an Americana group from Washington DC that has spanned nearly 15 years experimenting with rock, bluegrass, funk, folk, blues, and more.  Made up of a rotating cast of musicians, the band frequently plays with different genres, instruments, and styles. After a COVID-era stint as a bluegrass trio, Gramophonic is getting back to its rollicking roots, with founding members Johnny Walsh (cello, mandolin, harmonica, bass) and Abhinav Bahl (guitar, bass) joined by Laura Carey (fiddle, keys), Rose Jackson (guitar, bass, keys), and Mike Weyant (drums, guitar), all singing, writing, and arranging.

Each of Gramophonic’s members have spent years living and working around the world, with their collective passion and experiences creating a throughline during each iteration of the band. In addition to its more traditional writing and shows, the band has served as musical backing for and contributed to the composition of founder Johnny Walsh’s musical—Tear a Root— about an Afghan family living through successive foreign interventions

The band builds on the contributions of its past members, Jessica Batke (vocals and accordion), Adnan Mirza (bass), and Benjamin Stanton (drums).