Ben Henry, vocals and rhythm guitar Justin Vincler, drums Mark Di Nitto, bass
Influences
Nirvana, the Beatles, NOFX, Weezer, Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Descendants, Coldplay, Virgos Merlot, Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan, Nine Inch Nails, REM, Bad Religion, Bob Marley, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Tom Petty, U2 ... all kines ...
Sounds Like
Nirvana, Husker Du, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Pixies, Green Day, Descendents
FROM PARADISE TO A ROCK MECCA, GRIM SMILEY RELEASES CD AFTER MOVE TO SEATTLE
For three-piece grunge-pop band Grim Smiley, its relocation this summer from Honolulu to Seattle was the realization of a lifelong inevitability, a permanent pilgrimage to rock's great Mecca.
The band brings with it an exotic and unique brand of sweet ‘n' dirty grunge-pop called “lava rock,” and has left behind all it has accomplished in the islands so that it can reach the audience that raised up some of its idols.
"I felt the rich tradition of music up here almost as soon as I stepped off the plane,” said Grim Smiley singer/songwriter/guitarist Ben Henry, 29. “It is an honor to be in a place that lionizes quality rock music.”
The group became one of the premier rock bands in Honolulu (where it was known as "The Crud"), opening up for Hawthorne Heights and Alien Ant Farm, and playing at all of the city's top venues, including Pipeline Cafe, Wave Waikiki, Hard Rock Cafe, Anna Bannana's and many others. The band has garnered tens of thousands of MySpace plays with thousands of online friends, and a music video for its single "Ain't It the Truth" received regular daily airplay on the Oceanic 16 show “TRX-TV.” The band twice appeared live on the radio, playing hour-long sets on KTUH 90.3 FM.
We are holding the first ever Sound of Bass Day in Seattle, an event that can't be missed. Please join us and tell your fellow musicians and friends in Seattle. As this will be an amazing opportunity for musicians to learn, network and discover the Sound of Bass. We will also feature our new innovative equipment that we feel with totally revolutionize the sound of bass and guitar. Please go to the website www.uncontainedsound.com to pre-register as space is limited, do not miss out on a great opportunity.
I just wanted to let you know that you can now pick up my debut album "American Nightmare" for only three dollars. A lot of time and work went into the record so I hope you like it!
If you'd like to pick it up, click on the big album cover in the right hand column of my profile.
Thank you Thank you Justin. It made me so happy seeing all the Musicians and people who came to the expo enjoying Model on a Bottle. Your totally right about the dehydration and hangover. The electrolytes and minerals in the water help neutralize the acidic action of alcohol helping you recover faster and feel better even if you drink a lot. Thank YOU for being there and giving me your CD or I never would have known about you or been able to hear your music! Keep up the good work because I get the feeling your just getting started!
Every word is true and I always take the time to listen to each and every song on your CD's or play lists. There is so much talent in this city it's amazing. It's like the center of the universe of creativity. Glad you liked the "Model on a Bottle" (tm) Premium Artesian Mineral Water. Get a free webpage for your band! It was a pleasure to be able to share it and to know that NO musician would be thirsty that day.
Thanks for the add guys and thanks for giving me your CD to listen to at the NW Music Expo. I listened to all the songs and added Delirium to my FAVORITE SEATTLE MUSICIANS playlist. I love that song and I like that yodel surprise I hear in the middle of the song. Keep up the awesome work!
Ayyyy u guyz!!! R U AWESOME!!!! luv your sound, great vox!!! Come see me ok? Adding alot of bands and all are welcome to leave a comment so others can see you. Be sure to add my #1 "Layne Staley Fund". MUAH~ ~ANGEL777~ C U IN SEATTLE!
stopped by the hive today and got a copy of your sampler, sounds really good and there is a ton of improvement from your guys older recordings, way to go! You guys are just getting better and better!!! Rock!
just thought i would pop in and say hi.. sorry so long.. no comp or internet. every time i could find it. i was only on to check for a few and get off. hope all is well take care..
Check out our slide shows commemorating 3 years in the scene at www. Myspace. com/The808SceneZine. Remember Detox? Temporary Lovers? Shoko Kono? Wormwood? Flow? The beginning of Cherry Blossom Cabaret? You might just be in there!
Here's the first one below. The second can be seen on our profile (link above).
Thanks for getting back to us. We're just so far from away from there. London has had a vibrant music scene for years although, recently, venues are closing down (due to the economic times I guess). There is a lot of rock/metal, folk here. Canada, well, is kind of an extension of this I think. We are just in search of creative places/people who would be open to our music since it is not mainstream.
