International Anthem presents Gregory Uhlmann & Maren Celest

Gregory Uhlmann is a Los Angeles-based songwriter, guitarist, and composer. Utilizing the instrumentation of voice, guitar, bass clarinet, viola, pump organ, among other instruments, his music combines song with minimalist textures and rhythmic layering. His debut album will be released in 2016 following his first single, “It’s Not Your Fault”. Alongside coproducer Tim Carr (HAIM, The Americans), Uhlmann recorded the 13 tracks that make up this debut album from December 2015 until February 2016. An active composer, producer, and guitarist, Uhlmann draws on his experience with orchestrating, producing, and playing guitar in many different bands to write and perform music that goes beyond the scope of traditional singer-songwriters to include elements of minimalism, noise, and West African music. He is a member of the experimental rock band Fell Runner as well Similar Fashion, River Song Quintet and many other bands in Los Angeles. His chamber music has been played at Tutti New Music Festival, The Poetry Foundation, University of Arizona, and REDCAT.

Maren Celest is a local songwriter and multi-disciplinary storyteller.