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“Exquisite musicianship, attention-demanding riffs and emotive vocal performances. ” - FV Music Blog
Electronic Press Kit
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Aging Disgracefully is not your average blues duo. They are a bold and unapologetic force rewriting the soundtrack of growing older. Formed by Karen Pyra of Park Corner, Prince Edward Island and Mike Elliott of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, the duo creates blues inspired music rooted in lived experience, sharp storytelling, and a refusal to step quietly aside. Their songs challenge expectations, celebrate resilience, and invite listeners to rethink everything they thought they knew about aging.
Their debut album, Shatter the Mirror, is a fearless artistic statement filled with grit, humor, and emotional depth. Each track explores themes of reinvention, perseverance, and the strange and familiar moments that shape everyday life. Their most recen EP called Vintage Love continues to showcase the duo’s ability to move effortlessly between laughter and reflection. Critics have taken notice. As Scene Magazine wrote, their “delivery is a masterclass in emotional truth,” capturing the heart of what makes their music resonate so deeply.
Shatter the Mirror has earned widespread praise for its originality, honesty, and powerful songwriting. Their award winning single Lets Start a Blizzard received Best Original Song at the Round the Globe Film and Music Festival, marking a significant international achievement. Their momentum continued with multiple honors including being named Blues Finalists in the 2025 Intercontinental Music Awards, receiving an Honorary Mention in the 2025 Music in Motion Canada Awards, and earning a nomination for Blues Release of the Year at the upcoming East Coast Music Awards. The album was also recognized as one of the Top 29 Blues Albums in Canada in 2025, placing Aging Disgracefully firmly on the national blues map.
But Aging Disgracefully is more than a musical act. It is a statement of defiance and pride. Their name is a deliberate challenge to ageism in the music industry and in society as a whole. At a time when older artists are often overlooked, Karen and Mike lean into the creative fire that comes with age. Their music embraces the belief that aging is not something to hide. It is something to wear boldly, like black stockings and battle scars. Their lyrics draw from decades of lived experience, yet they speak to audiences of all ages. Whether exploring heartbreak, healing, reinvention, or second chances, their songs are unvarnished, soulful, and full of truth.
Onstage, the duo brings an energy that is both intimate and engaging. Whether performing in listening rooms or commanding festival crowds, they create performances that feel personal, powerful, and universally relatable. Their connection with audiences is immediate and lasting, built on authenticity, humor, and emotional honesty.
Aging Disgracefully is not just a band. It is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever been told they are too old. It is proof that creativity does not fade with time. It deepens. And Karen and Mike are only getting started.
250 words
Aging Disgracefully is a bold blues duo redefining what it means to grow older in music. Formed by Karen Pyra of Park Corner, Prince Edward Island and Mike Elliott of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, the pair creates blues inspired songs rooted in lived experience, sharp storytelling, and a fearless sense of honesty. Their music challenges expectations and invites listeners to rethink the stories we attach to age.
Their debut album, Shatter the Mirror, is a powerful artistic statement filled with grit, humor, and emotional depth. Their most recent EP continues their musical journey ,moving easily between laughter and reflection. Critics have praised the duo for their authenticity and musicianship, with Scene Magazine noting that their “delivery is a masterclass in emotional truth.”
The album’s impact has been significant. Their single Lets Start a Blizzard earned Best Original Song at the Round the Globe Film and Music Festival, marking an important international achievement. Aging Disgracefully was also named Blues Finalists in the 2025 Intercontinental Music Awards, received an Honorary Mention in the 2025 Music in Motion Canada Awards, and earned a nomination for Blues Release of the Year at the upcoming East Coast Music Awards. Shatter the Mirror was further recognized as one of the Top 29 Blues Albums in Canada in 2025.
Onstage, Karen and Mike deliver performances that are intimate, powerful, and deeply human. Aging Disgracefully is more than a band. It is a reminder that creativity does not fade with time. It grows stronger.
100 words
Aging Disgracefully is a bold blues duo from Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, created by Karen Pyra and Mike Elliott. Their debut album Shatter the Mirror and follow-on EP Vintage Love blends grit, humor, and emotional depth, earning praise for its authenticity. Scene Magazine wrote that their “delivery is a masterclass in emotional truth.” Their single Lets Start a Blizzard won Best Original Song at the Round the Globe Film and Music Festival, and the duo earned recognition as Blues Finalists in the 2025 Intercontinental Music Awards, an Honorary Mention in the 2025 Music in Motion Canada Awards, and a nomination for Blues Release of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards.
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