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The Grandsons
Rockabilly / Pop / Lounge

"Wammie Award Winner ARTIST OF THE YEAR"

Washington, Washington DC
United States

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Last Login:  7/20/2008
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   The Grandsons: General Info
Member Since2/21/2006
Band Websitegrandsons.com
Band Members Alan MacEwen-vocals, guitar, trumpet
Chris Watling-tenor & baritone saxes, accordion
Matt Sedgley-drums, vocals
Bassists John Young, Eric Bowers, Steve Sachse, Moe Nelson, Scott MckNight, to name a few.
Influences New Orleans R&B, Duke Ellington, Slim Gaillard, Sam Butera
Sounds Like They Might Be Giants, Los Lobos, the Blasters
Record LabelWhirling House Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 12 2008 7:30P
BLUEMONT WARRENTON Warrenton, Virginia
Jul 16 2008 7:00P
STRATHMORE OUTDOOR CONCERT Bethesda, Maryland
Jul 20 2008 7:00P
BLUEMONT LEESBURG Leesburg, Virginia
Aug 1 2008 9:00P
SWING DANCE at the DULLES HILTON Dulles, Virginia
Aug 2 2008 7:00P
Madison Crescent Park Gainsville, Virginia
Aug 8 2008 7:30P
BLUEMONT WINCHESTER Winchester, Virginia
Aug 9 2008 6:00P
Civic Place Green Concert Series McLean, Virginia
Aug 14 2008 10:00P
RODEO BAR New York, New York
Aug 15 2008 6:00P
private party Brooklyn, New York
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
private party Attleboro, Massachusetts
Aug 23 2008 6:00P
private party Millbrook, New York
Aug 30 2008 6:00P
TARARA WINERY CONCERT SERIES Leesburg, Virginia
Aug 31 2008 5:00P
JVs Falls Church, Virginia
Sep 5 2008 7:30P
WORLD CAFE PHILLY SONG SHUFFLE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sep 6 2008 6:00P
private party Arlington, Virginia
Sep 20 2008 6:00P
private party Arlington, Virginia
Sep 23 2008 9:00P
CLARENDON BALLROOM SWING DANCE Arlington, Virginia
Sep 28 2008 8:30P
SWING DANCE at McGINTY’S Silver Spring, Maryland
Oct 18 2008 8:00P
Alan & Chris play horns w/JON CARROLL at The BARNS Vienna, Virginia
Nov 28 2008 8:00P
BARNS at WOLF TRAP Annual day-after-Thanksgiving Show!! Vienna, Virginia

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   About The Grandsons
The GRANDSONS turn 21 !!!!! Things are going great for The Grandsons as they move and shake into their 21st year in the world of rock and roll. They are excited about winning a Wammie for ARTIST OF THE YEAR. Just back from their 2nd annual Mardi Gras tour of the Virgin Islands, the roots rock quartet has toured Germany, France, and Taiwan, in addition to tours in the US over the past 21 years. The Grandsons sixth record, Live at the Barns Volume 2, just won a Wammie for BEST ROOTS ROCK RECORDING. They spent 2006 promoting their nationally acclaimed fifth recording, Party With The Rich. Their previous studio album, Pan-American Shindig, spent ten weeks in the Americana Radio top-forty and their musical reach has extended further than ever, with gigs in Taipei, Taiwan in 1999, and Reims, France in 2005.

A fan aptly described The Grandsons exuberant sound as "American music in a blender with the lid off." The more prominent elements in this eclectic whirlpool are New Orleans rhythm and blues, rockabilly, swing and country two steps. After eight years of plying their pop sound around the country as Grandsons of the Pioneers, the group's increasing notoriety resulted in a high-noon showdown with singing cowboys Sons of the Pioneers, who balked at the idea of acknowledging paternity to a low down tuba-toting, sax-blowing rock and roll band. Counseled by their team of cut-throat lawyers to keep on playing rather than pause to litigate, the band shortened its name to The Grandsons and has been going full throttle ever since.

The Grandsons bring with them a pawn shop of instruments. Vocalist-guitarist-trumpeter Alan MacEwen charms audiences with his sly wit and winsome original songs; DC blues veteran Matthew Sedgley locks in the groove on drums and percussion. Saxophonist Chris Watling puts out a sound so meaty and memorable that he is in demand all over as a guest artist and session player.

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edythe





Jul 7 2008 9:24 PM

I dunno 'bout you guys...but it is seriously warm here. LUV IT! Clothes dry on the line in a mere nano-second.
BC





Jul 3 2008 11:39 PM

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Jenny





Jul 2 2008 8:08 AM

Looking forward to Thursday, guys - it's been too long!
doug brouder and the incredible occasionals





Jul 2 2008 6:34 AM

Hey Grandsons,
Great to see y'all at jammin' java last week. You rocked the joint. Looking forward to seeing you again real soon! BTW check out my song App-O-Tite - you might get a kick out of it -

Take care and see ya soon -

doug brouder
Bill Nork





Jun 28 2008 10:31 AM

Great seeing you at the Oasis party. I really like the Party With The Rich CD.
Brokedown Playboys





Jun 27 2008 12:24 PM

Great stuff, and of course:


Doc Reed/Guitar,Bass/Singer-Songwriter





Jun 1 2008 5:52 PM

Hi Guys,
Pleased to meet ya on myspace! Have always loved yer stuff!
Doc Reed
Link Wray’s Raymen® Official MySpace Site





May 29 2008 11:37 AM

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
Andrew





May 10 2008 8:24 AM

Wonderful stuff! And of course:


Janet Emma





Mar 27 2008 4:08 PM

Huge congrats on the Wammies you guys! You are so deserving! I want so much to make the Surf Club..but have a family commitment..have a ball.
See ya real soon, janet
Dave Van Allen





Mar 5 2008 9:38 AM

Congrats on the Wammies!
Bill





Feb 26 2008 4:54 PM

Sure, Awards and tans. What's next, Letterman?
Tom Principato





Feb 21 2008 11:00 PM

Hey you guys--
Congratulations on your Wammie awards!
Tom
Buck Forty Nine





Feb 19 2008 7:38 PM

Congrats fellas, thanks for all the great music over the years!
Ellen





Feb 18 2008 8:13 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!! Go go go!
Run Wild Records





Feb 18 2008 1:44 PM

Yes, well deserved. Good deal!
Mike
Jon Shain





Feb 18 2008 1:39 PM

Congratulations my buddies!!!
Jon
The Ringbell & Lou Lou Show with Tim and Vicki





Feb 18 2008 1:06 PM

Congratulations! Well Deserved!
~Barb





Feb 18 2008 12:49 PM

W00t W00t!

Congratulations on the WAMMIE WIN!

~Barb
JVs





Feb 18 2008 10:43 AM

CONGRADULATIONS!. . . LOOKING FORWARD TO THE BAND PERFORMING THIS SUNDAY FEB. 24TH AT JVS!
folk music lover





Feb 18 2008 8:22 AM

Congrats on winning a WAMMIE.
One of a million and one Heathers





Feb 13 2008 10:14 PM

Much love for The Grandsons this heart day! Cheers!! : )

hearts
Dagmar





Feb 12 2008 8:32 PM

edythe





Jan 27 2008 5:54 PM

cya on Tues. Can't wait!
ArtfulDodger88





Jan 14 2008 10:17 AM

Alan, Chris,
That was some mighty fine playing at the Birchmere Saturday... Have fun in the islands. I'll try to meet you there for a sail next year.
Peace,
Peter
Fast Otto





Jan 12 2008 1:29 PM

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Garret





Jan 2 2008 2:37 PM

The Grandsons rule!
Jenny





Dec 23 2007 11:42 AM

As always, that was a ton o' fun last night - it went by all too quickly!
Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas - I love you guys :)
SEXY LIBRARIAN





Dec 21 2007 9:29 AM

Awsome tune!Great Job Eric Bowers
One of a million and one Heathers





Dec 16 2007 10:27 AM

Cute new Christmas tune, guys! Looking forward to the Christmas show! : )
Run Wild Records





Dec 14 2007 11:13 AM

Season's Greetings, boys. Great holiday tune. Thanks much. Mike
Jenny





Dec 14 2007 10:33 AM

Hooray! You have a Christmas tune up! This is going on my profile right now...can't wait to see you guys next week :)
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Nov 28 2007 2:06 AM