Belle and Chain beautifully haunt the Last Exit Live crowd
Photographer: Claire Fenn
It was a beautiful beginning to the setting sun in Phoenix, Arizona. Belle and Chain were the perfect opening act for artist Barns Courtney. The duo’s performance hummed like dust within static.
Belle and Chain
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Newest rock band Belle and Chain stopped in Phoenix to open for fellow blues-rock singer Barns Courtney at Last Exit Live. Having just released their debut single, “Don't You Worry Babe,” the duo was out to make a strong first impression on fans, and they did not disappoint. In the roughly 200-cap venue, the duo made the intimate show feel electric with their western gothic sound.
Frontwoman Spencer Grammar spearheaded the project as an outlet for her musical endeavors after surviving a 2020 stabbing that caused nerve damage in her right hand.
Music developed into Grammar’s primary focus after the incident, as she was recommended to pick up guitar as a form of rehabilitation. In 2024, she began writing songs and ultimately developed the band by bringing in songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Davis IL.
With striking raspy vocals and a simple stage setup featuring two mic stands and guitars, Barns Courtney fans were instantly converted into Belle and Chain supporters. Though the duo has yet to expand their discography, the connection between Grammar and IL absolutely makes up for it. Their chemistry on stage and ability to flow naturally in conversation allowed the audience to truly feel the duo’s love for their craft. That connection easily translated to the crowd, making Belle and Chain a must-see act.
Article by: Claire Fenn
Plug In. Tune Out.
Belle and Chain create that drips like rainwater trapped inside a cassette tape. Sounds that seem warped and underwater. While still remaining warm against your skin. Their guitars drag like headlights through fog while the vocals hover half asleep. The music carries the ache of fluorescent lit convenience stores, and conversations that dissolve before they fully begin.