Anna Mae Mitchell & Rising Tide leaps whole-heartedly into the acoustic music scene, from New England to Nashville and beyond!  Based out of Winterport, Maine, and drawing upon vast & varied musical experiences and influences, AMM&RT produces a sound that is refreshingly unique -- described as “bluegrass ~ with a shot of estrogen!”  (The Maine Edge)

Anna Mae’s “effervescent” lead vocals are backed by strong and polished two- and three-part female harmonies and solid, creative, bluegrass-style accompaniment.  With a repertoire rooted in traditional bluegrass, folk, and gospel music, Anna Mae Mitchell & Rising Tide brings audiences fresh arrangements and originals by up-and-coming songwriters from the mid-west to Maine. 

The band's debut album "Driving Through A Ghost Town" is due for release on May 30th, with the single "Lichen Covered Stone," by band members Steven Peterson and Nancy Merrill, airing nationally via Prime Cuts on May 15th.  Listen to our music on our MySpace page, by linking through www.ammrisingtide.com.

Band members include Anna Mae Mitchell (lead vocals & guitar), Kadee Reynolds (harmony vocals & percussion), Nancy Merrill (bass fiddle & harmony vocals), Richard Silver (mandolin & guitar), Steven Peterson (banjo), and Bill “B.T.” Thibodeau (guitar, mandolin & fiddle).

“To look at the wide-eyed brunette with the innocent face, you could never imagine the commanding voice and guitar work this woman offers... this young woman is in control... you can only marvel at the intensity she has created.” -- Bangor Daily News, Bangor, Maine