Pearl and the Beard

Folk-pop trio from New York City. Their songs feature prominent three-part vocal harmonies with instrumentation that includes cello, guitar, micro korg, tenor electric guitar, baritone ukulele, and drums. They were known as "musician's musicians" and have greatly influenced many artists of their generation. They left Family Records management and label in 2011, forming an independent career and joining MCT Management in 2013. They have worked with producer Franz Nicolay, Dan Brennan and Nadim Issa. They have been featured on World Cafe from NPR and have toured and/or collaborated with Ani DiFranco, Ingrid Michaelson, Devotchka, Brandi Carlile, Neko Case, Iron and Wine, Lucius, and Lady Lamb The Beekeeper, and more.