nervous but excited reunion
FALL 2022 JUNE 2023

it was so great,
we're coming back for (a weeee bit) more

TWO SHOWS

ann arbor, mi
6.1.23, 7PM

yard party!
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ferndale, mi
6.3.23, 8PM

Ferndale Pride
FREE!

Nervous but Excited

Since their “hiatus” in 2012, Kate Peterson and Sarah Cleaver of Nervous but Excited had spent the years over 700 miles apart, singing the melody lines in their own ways, just awaiting the right time to bring the harmonies back. Ten years later, the stars aligned for three special reunion shows.  

It was magical enough that they added two more shows together in the mitten, including a headlining set at Ferndale Pride,  and a smaller more intimate, semi-private show in Ann Arbor. 

Kate and Sarah on stage together is an experience no one can predict–even them. A few things are certain – there will be vulnerability; there will be silliness. There will be moments that honor gratitude and grief. There will be open hearts, awkwardness, and most definitely, there will be laughter. And singalongs, always singalongs!  Whatever the feeling, it will be palpable. 

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Pleasantly Aggressive Folk Duo Nervous but Excited is two songwriters, two singers, three guitars, a banjo, a mandolin, a ukulele, dead-on harmony, some vaguely choreographed dancing, and an impressive amount of laughter. Their original repertoire ranges in topic from smart, introspective narratives to the tactfully political… interspersed with songs of love and loss that will undoubtedly tug on your heartstrings. Their harmonies have been described as the kind that build so smoothly until suddenly they start to shake your insides.

 “Ahhhh… organic and rich like good soil … makes me want to listen and hear it grow.
The songs are honest and dimensional. it’s music to my ears.”   – Amy Ray, The Indigo Girls

 “…blending progressive politics, sharp wit, and deep introspection with nuanced harmonies…” – Curve magazine

  From 2004-2012, Nervous but Excited played over 600 shows in the US and Canada (plus one jaunt over to Spain) in support of 7 releases (3 studio, 1 live and 3 EPs). Throughout the years, Kate and Sarah collaborated with many Michigan musicians, performing live as a 7-piece band at the peak. Mainstay band members included dear friend and manager Susie Giang (bass, banjo) and multi-instrumentalist Murray Stewart-Jones (drums). Other live and studio collaborators included Theo Katman (Vulpeck),  Allison Russell (Po’ Girl, Birds of Chicago), Joshua Davis (Steppin’ in it, The Voice ), Chris Bathgate, Girlyman, Frontier Ruckus, Hana Malhas, Katie Sawicki, and Lyndell Montgomery, among others.  

Their song “Said and Done” was chosen to be part of the award-winning movie Annabelle & Bear and with the help of NBE’s strong and loyal fan community (nearly 25,000 Facebook fans), Kate and Sarah won a competition to film a cameo and sing live in the movie.

Kate and Sarah played many established rooms and festivals across the country and with artists such as Ani Difranco, Iron and Wine, Ben Gibbard, Joshua Davis, Andrea Gibson, Utah Phillips, Catie Curtis, Lucy Kaplansky, Melissa Ferrick, Cheryl Wheeler, Ferron, Toshi Reagon, Girlyman and Chris Pureka.

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there’s a lot of goodies in there.

we’re incredibly excited to see you.