You may picture the music of singer/songwriter Elizabeth Grimes as the comforting image of an old phonograph, exuding the crackling sounds of soft vocals and vivid lyrics.
Or that of an upright player piano, cranking out melodies with ease. But there is also a layer of intriguing and haunting dust that covers her songs, giving her music a multi-dimensional and versatile quality that translates across eras and genres.
In her debut album, “Silk in the Sky,” Grimes carefully weaves piano arrangements that drip with genuine vintage warmth, into relatable and sometimes painful story-telling. Blending influences from her midwest roots and New York’s music scene where she resides today, Grimes puts a fresh spin on an often forgotten, but still craved musical style. But it was a long road to New York.
Her music is like seeing an old friend through a new lens. The looking glass traces back to her Nebraska upbringing where she was surrounded by hymns and classic country, to her discovery of Crooners like Bing Crosby and Doris Day. During her military service as an Air Defense Artillery Officer and Paratrooper at Fort Bragg, NC, she began to blend these styles together, adding a touch of southern blues. It was in the midst of these 4 years of military service, Grimes found she had much to say which poured out into her song lyrics. Finally, she rounded out her sound by incorporating the soulful and unique styles of the mainstream and independent music scenes such as Norah Jones and Azure Ray.
“Being a piano player at heart, I’ve always kept melodies and instrumental arrangements at the forefront of my writing,” Grimes said. “By combining modern relevance with a timeless style, I can create something different, yet recognizable.”
Grimes played piano professionally throughout college in local restaurants, and after joining the Army, 
still found ways to make music a part of her life. She was accepted into the U.S. Army Soldier Show and toured nationally with the elite cast, performing for other Service Members and their families. When her service ended, she moved to New York City with support of her husband and wove herself into the music scene, playing at The Clarke Theatre in Lincoln Center, The Broadway Comedy Club, The Annual CMJ Festival, and several off-Broadway theatre projects. She is a ballet accompanist with the New Jersey Ballet Company and School and plays weekly at the elegant and historic Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, NJ, while staying involved with her community through charity organizations like Sing for Hope.
