Curtis Grimes - Vocals, Guitar
James Richardson - Drums
Nick Gardner - Lead Guitar
Ryan Sullivan - Bass
Andrew Payton - Road Manager
CONTACT:
MANAGEMENT:
415 Entertainment
Dave Lytle - dave@415e.com
Kevin Ream - kevin@415e.com
512.940.8659
Influences
Randy Travis, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Keith Whitley, Alan Jackson, Clay Walker, Gary Allan, Pat Green, Randy Rogers, Brandon Rhyder, Josh Grider and numerous others...
How I made my profile: I used Dave & Jay's amazing myspace editor.
Curtis Grimes is a 23 year old singer/songwriter from Upshur County who is pursuing his dream in the Texas Country Music scene.
Grimes was an academic scholar and athlete at Harmony High School where he was an All-State pitcher and member of the 2003 state qualifying baseball team. Following graduation he accepted academic and baseball scholarships to Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana.
After a break up with his then fiancé, it was here that he started playing guitar and developed an interest in songwriting. One day he went to a pawn shop, purchased a used Dean guitar, and taught himself to play. Grimes then “headed down 35” with plans of finishing his degree at Texas State University in San Marcos. While there he fell under the influence of the Texas Country music scene. With legendary venues so close, he was able to follow the Texas Country artists he looked up to. After playing for friends and relatives at gatherings and parties, Grimes was hooked by the entertainment bug. In the summer of 2007 he started playing acoustic shows at a couple of small venues for fraternity events and small bars. He then met fiddle player Jerry Reynolds and the two hit it off both as musicians and friends, landing multiple gigs at bigger events and venues.
His current band consists of bass player Ryan Sullivan, a graduate of Berkley College of Music, lead guitarist Nick Gardner who also attended Berkley, and drummer James Richardson, a music major at the University of Texas. Things definitely picked up for Grimes after he won the Austin leg of Kenny Chesney’s “The Next Big Star” contest, getting the opportunity to open for Chesney at the Frank Erwin Center during his Poets and Pirates tour.
In their first year as a full band, they have also shared the stage with Lee Ann Rimes, Jack Ingram, Cory Morrow, Aaron Watson, and Doug Stone to name a few. Grimes is now a part of a new wave of Texas Country where his influences are the headliners of today. Grimes has extended his fan base as a regular fixture on Austin’s renowned 6th Street scene and performed at venues such as Stubb’s, Midnight Rodeo, Antone’s, Blind Pig, Peckerheads, Maggie Mae’s and many others.
As he expands his sphere with performances around the state of Texas and Oklahoma, Grimes and his band definitely have things looking up.
Mr Grimes I just bought your CD on Itunes it sounds great I wish i could go to Nutty Brown to see ya play. GREAT JOB pimpin see ya at Pickerheads sometime
It was great to meet you too man. Great music by the way. I haven't taken it out of my cd player since i got it. I'll be back in austin sometime in August, hopefully I can catch another show
Hey Curtis, gettin everyone in the fort worth area geared up for some curtis grimes when are yall coming to the stock yards ....i mean really come to the stock yards!!!!!
Today has finally arrived, be safe as you head on down to San Anton to pick up the CD's for the release tomorrow night. I have tried to remember to say CD release not album release. I am so proud of you. Love you bunches. You are so " Making memories we'll never forget"
Today is academic UIL and I will certainly miss my number sense guy. Being Friday also means baseball and it isn't the same without you on the mound and track meets aren't as fun without you in the high jump and long jump. You have always been such a leader in everything you try. Love you bunches, and remember I have my tambourine ready and can retire if you need another percussionist.
