Clare Elich is a singer, songwriter and clawhammer banjo player creating new acoustic music in Denver, Colorado. 

From her roots in the mountains of Colorado to her formative years in the American South, Clare’s disposition for new exploration and old charm has deeply influenced her music. 

And so comes the Clare Elich Trio; a playful, welcoming and thought provoking space for returning home through the familiar sounds of the old time, new acoustic and folk genres. At the forefront of the trio are Elich’s strong, buttery vocals, clawhammer banjo and quirky, unpredictable stage banter held down by thoughtful arrangements from Summers Baker (guitar) and Joe D’Esposito (fiddle, cello). 

The project’s first EP: Louder than this Room, released in February 2023, features Elich’s solo narrative at the forefront, rounded out by Baker and D’Esposito’s supporting vocal harmonies in a full, yet nuanced acoustic setting that leaves the listener intrigued as much as it lays the point right out on the table. The idea is to create a space where listeners feel like they’re invited into their favorite aunt’s kitchen. The floor is swept, the tea is made and you never know where the conversation will go.