Inara George

Inara Maryland George (born July 4, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter and musician, one half of The Bird and the Bee, a member of the band Merrick, with Bryony Atkinson, and a member of the trio The Living Sisters, with Eleni Mandell and Becky Stark.

Early life George was born in Towson, Maryland. She is the daughter of Lowell George, the founder of the rock and roll group Little Feat, and Elizabeth George. Jackson Browne wrote the song "Of Missing Persons" for Inara George after the death of her father, who died just before her fifth birthday. She has three half brothers named Luke, Forrest and Jed.

George was involved with theatre at a young age, especially Theatricum Botanicum a Shakespeare company, in Topanga Canyon, a community in the Santa Monica mountains. She later relocated to Boston, Massachusetts to study acting in the classical theater tradition. Later, George joined Bryony Atkinson to form Merrick, an indie rock duo that released two albums before disbanding in 2002.

Three years later, George struck out on her own by issuing her solo debut All Rise on Everloving Records. All Rise was produced by Michael Andrews (Donnie Darko, Freaks and Geeks) and featured musical contributions from Greg Kurstin. The two formed the Bird and the Bee and released a self-titled album in 2006, followed by several EPs. While preparing for the duo's second full-length release, George also found time to return to her own project, teaming up with veteran producer and family friend Van Dyke Parks for 2008's An Invitation.

Personal life George is married to filmmaker Jake Kasdan, with whom she has three children, including twins Beau and Lorelei Kasdan and older son Otis Kasdan.

Discography

Solo 2005: All Rise (Everloving) 2008: An Invitation (with Van Dyke Parks) (Everloving) 2009: Accidental Experimental (Everloving) 2018: Dearest Everybody 2023: What Keeps You Up at Night 2026: Songs Of Douglass & Littell

with The Bird and the Bee 2006: Again and Again and Again and Again 2007: The Bird and the Bee 2007: Please Clap Your Hands 2008: One Too Many Hearts 2009: Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future 2010: Interpreting the Masters Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates 2015: Recreational Love 2019: Interpreting the Masters, Volume 2: A Tribute to Van Halen 2020: Put Up the Lights

with The Living Sisters 2010: Love To Live 2013: Run for Cover 2014: Harmony is Real: Songs for a Happy Holiday

with Lode 1996: Legs & Arms

with Merrick 2001: Merrick 2001: Drive Around a Lot Hard and Fast Driving Club

Soundtracks 1999: The Minus Man (Music from the Shooting Gallery Motion Picture) 2001: Heartbreakers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 2012: Harem (Songs from the Movie That's What She Said)

Other appearances 1997: Trouble from the 'Rock and Roll Doctor' tribute to Lowell George 2002: I'll Watch Your Life to See – Wendel 2005: Warnings/Promises – Idlewild 2005: Just Before Dark – Mike Viola 2006: Immune to Gravity – MOTH 2007: Make Another World – Idlewild 2008: Join the Band – Little Feat 2009: Dark Touches – Har Mar Superstar 2009: I Told You I Was Freaky – Flight of the Conchords 2009: "He Needs Me" – Documentary "All You Need Is Klaus", Voormann & Friends – A Sideman's Journey 2010: "Spin The Wheel" – Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll 2011: Penny Loafers from Daedelus album Bespoke 2012: Love is a Four Letter Word – Jason Mraz 2017: Concrete and Gold – Foo Fighters 2017: Future Friends – Superfruit 2018: How High (single) – Kneebody 2018: "People Want Peace" - Paul McCartney 2020: I’ll Be Your Sunny Day on The Tango Bar – Greg Copeland 2024: Spanish Moon on Long Distance Love - A Sweet Relief Tribute To Lowell George