Ordinary Elephant

Ordinary Elephant

Ordinary Elephant is an American folk duo based in Houston and Austin. The group consists of Pete Damore and Crystal Hariu-Damore, and it has been active since 2012.

Style and sound

The duo works in original acoustic music drawn from folk, bluegrass, Americana, and alternative rock. Acoustic guitar is central to the arrangements, with vocal harmony used to support the lyrics. Their sound is often expanded by clawhammer banjo or a second guitar, which adds texture, contrast, and dynamic variation.

Background

Ordinary Elephant comes from the Houston singer-songwriter scene. Their material is presented as a husband-and-wife collaboration, with a focus on thoughtful lyrics and a sparse acoustic approach.