Graciebassie

Denver, CO, USA

Getting her start in her hometown of Durango, Colorado, Grace ‘Gracie Bassie’ Kruse has long been moved by the reggae culture and music by surrounding herself with inspiring influences that have helped her to become the confident yet humble musician/artist she is today. In 2008, Gracie bought her first bass guitar and was taught how to play her bass like a real ‘rootswoman’. From there she formed A-DUB-ROCK Band with her brother, opening up for acts such as The Mighty Diamonds and Sister Carol. Soon after she was performing with Marlon Asher, Kulcha Knox & then Anthony B, whom she toured with, later residing in Jamaica while also playing with Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith & Max Romeo alongside the Legendary drummer Leroy ‘Horsemouth’ and many other talented musicians and artists. To sing while playing bass, landed her gigs in Kingston and beyond. After a decade of playing live shows and learning how to operate a studio from Colorado to Kingston to the World, this multifaceted ‘bassista’ is busy