There are at least four artists with the name Scarce: 1. An alternative rock band from New England 2. A grindcore project from Brazil 3. An electronic composer from Florida 4. A rap artist 1. Scarce is an alternative rock band from New England, United States, originally from Providence, RI, later based in Boston, MA. They were active from 1993 to 1997 and reformed in 2008. Formed by Chick Graning (vocals, guitar), Joyce Raskin (bass, vocals) and Jud Ehrbar (drums), the trio soon caused a major label bidding war.