Olivia Mainville & The Aquatic Troupe
13 videos • 77 views • by Dave’s TV Zone Ethereal and open hearted, singer-songwriter and guitarist Olivia Mainville and her band The Aquatic Troupe, based in Grand Rapids, are full of surprises. Their uptempo gypsy swing and baroque pop songs accented with punchy horns showcase a vaudeville flair, while gentler compositions soar into spacier landscapes, paring back the band’s tendency towards rich sonic layers to reveal Mainville’s inspired vocals. Musicians like Beirut, Danny Elfman, and David Bowie have been a major influence, and Bowie’s guitar player and bandleader Gerry Leonard even played on their 2015 debut album, Maybe The Saddest Thing. Mainville has been touring as a musician around Michigan since she was a teen and appeared at Top of the Park originally in 2014 with her trio The Accidentals. Her sound has evolved into something quite spectacular.