Ida
Daniel Littleton and Elizabeth Mitchell's band, singing quietly enough that the room has to lean in. Slowcore with folk bones.
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About Ida
Ida was an American band formed in 1992 around Daniel Littleton and Elizabeth Mitchell, with bassist Karla Schickele joining later. The group recorded through the 1990s and 2000s for independent labels including Simple Machines, Tiger Style and Polyvinyl, which released The Braille Night in 2005. The band went quiet after Lovers Prayer in 2008 and returned to touring years later.
The music moves slowly and sparsely: close harmonies between Littleton and Mitchell, acoustic guitar and piano, and long songs that hold back rather than build. Mitchell went on to record a widely played series of family folk albums for Smithsonian Folkways.
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Questions about Ida
What festivals is Ida playing in 2027?
Ida is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.
Is Ida playing Big Ears 2027?
Yes, Ida is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.
What kind of music does Ida play?
Ida plays indie.