A rootsy country, R&B, and blues-soaked band, San Francisco-based
Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers are centered around vocalist
Bluhm and her husband, guitarist/keyboardist
Tim Bluhm. Formed around 2006 while
Nicki was putting together a live ensemble to promote her solo debut, 2008's Toby's Song,
the Gramblers feature various Bay Area musicians, including
Deren Ney on lead guitar/vocals, Steve Adams on bass/vocals,
Dave Mulligan on rhythm guitar/vocals, and drummer
Mike Curry. In 2012,
Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers released their self-titled full-length debut album, featuring the single "Little Too Late." ~ Matt Collar