Hem

Hem is a indie folk-rock band, fusing together a mix of traditional American music with newer style. Band members include Sally Ellyson (vocals), Dan Messé (piano, accordian, glockenspiel), Gary Maurer (guitar, mandolin), Steve Curt

Hem is a indie folk-rock band, fusing together a mix of traditional American music with newer style. Band members include Sally Ellyson (vocals), Dan Messé (piano, accordian, glockenspiel), Gary Maurer (guitar, mandolin), Steve Curtis (guitar, mandolin, banjo, back-up vocals), Catherine Popper (bass), Mark Brotter (drums), Bob Hoffnar (pedal steel guitar), and Heather Zimmerman (violin).

In 1999, songwriter Dan Messé and producer Gary Maurer teamed up and decided to produce a record. Dan and Gary's friend, Steve Curtis, quickly hopped on the bandwagon, but none of them knew any potential singing talents for the band, so the band placed an ad in The Village Voice, but pulled the ad after being overwhelmed with an onslaught of demo tapes.