Born and raised in Western Michigan, Grace studied classical violin and piano at a young age until she discovered the banjo in high school when she built a 5-string prototype that won 2nd place in a statewide Science Olympiad. Inspired by artists from the Louvin Brothers to Puccini, Grace's musical career has taken her throughout the United States and Europe. She has performed in venues from the Merlefest Midnight Jam and Grey Fox, to the International Folkdance Festival in Palma De Mallorca Spain. In addition to visiting scores of fabulous locales, Grace has had the opportunity to share the stage with an impressive series of artists including Bela Fleck, Abigail Washburn, the Steep Canyon Rangers, Tony Trischka, Chris Thile and the Punch Brothers, the Dixie Beeliners, Della Mae, and many more.
Before moving to Massachusetts, Grace studied in the Bluegrass music program at East Tennessee State University after receiving multiple scholarships based on banjo performance. She studied Voice and Visual Art at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. Apart from her bluegrass career, Grace also works as a part-time graphic designer and artist. She now makes her home in Arlington, MA.
at the famous Gruhn's Guitars in Nashville, TN
On the Delta Queen Steamboat
At the Grey Eagle Music Hall, Asheville, NC
At the Sullivan Banjo booth, IBMA 2009
At the Empty Glass Club in Charlottesville, VA
at the Grey Eagle Music Hall in Asheville, NC
now in Real-D
Grace endorses:
Sullivan Banjos
Grace can be seen performing with:
Flatt Rabbit
Southeast Expressway
the Sinner Friends
This is for the purpose of funding Grace Van't Hof's inaugural solo recording to be produced by Laura Cortese and recorded at Dimension Sound in Jamaica Plain MA.
Grace Proudly Endorses Sullivan Banjos
In addition to her solo endeavors, Grace can be seen performing with the following groups:
Tony Watt and Southeast Expressway
the Sisters Shred
