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GROUNDED
Rock / Punk / Alternative

Dead at the tender age of 10.



Riverside, California
United States

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   GROUNDED: General Info
Member Since5/5/2004
Band Websitewww.GroundedTheBand.com
Band Members Ian Barraza - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Nick Kramer - Backup Vocals, Guitar
Philip Norton - Bass
Mike Folkerts - Drums
InfluencesSublime, Bad Religion, NOFX, Pennywise, Operation Ivy, Rancid, Bob Dylan, AFI, Millencolin, The Vandals, Descendents, Minor Threat, The Minute Men, Guttermouth, Green Day, Osker, Flogging Molly, MXPX, The Offspring, Bouncing Souls, The Beatles, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Anti-Flag, Weezer, Home Grown, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Alkaline Trio, Blink 182, System of a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Made On Malice, Murdocks, Jason Darling, Rise Against, Boxcar Racer, Live, Refused, Rage Against the Machine, Bob Marley, The Living End...
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Record LabelSTE
Type of LabelIndie


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   About GROUNDED

Take a deep breath, feel the burn? For four high school friends, this beautiful concentration of smog and poverty is home. The tarnished horizon of Riverside, CA has served as a humble backdrop for GROUNDED ever since their formation in late 1998.

Some people believe that everything you do in life affects the world around you. Others argue that nothing really matters and soon we will all be dead and forgotten. Perhaps both sides are somewhat right. It is treading stubbornly through a slough of such contingencies that GROUNDED has found their place. Their music is crafted with care and frustration to bring solace to the downtrodden and discomfort to the comfortable.

"Apathy is just so fashionable these days," says singer Ian Barraza. "But I guess we've never been very big on style."

Playing music together since high school, the members of GROUNDED are more than just bandmates, they've become great friends. "All-Too-Human," released in 2003 on Surprise Truck Entertainment, is an excellent look into the origin of the band's sound and attitude about the world around. Their continued friendship and concern for humanity has added to the maturity in their songwriting, which is evident in their follow up release, "Revolution Jukebox", available now!


Update - 2008

Grounded ended it's decade long relationship with drummer Mike Folkerts in April of 2008. Lead singer Ian dubbed the action "a business decision."

Read Mike's Blog for his version of the story:
It’s not really Grounded anymore.

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matt malice





Mar 8 2009 12:07 AM

Come see me play at these dates! I play twice in a Night certain dates.
Crowned By fire.....
Mar 14 2009 8:00P
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ABNORMAL ARTS (CIA) NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California
Mar 24 2009 8:00P
DRAGONFLY HOLLYWOOD, California

PC 101 shows.....
Mar 14 2009 8:00P
CIA NO HO
Mar 24 2009 8:00P
DRAGONFLY HOLLYWOOD, California
Apr 10 2009 8:00P
Old Town Pub Pasadena

Angry Samoans.........
Austin and Houstin! Weekend of April 24 Dates posted soon
San Francisco July 10,11,12!!!
Austin





Feb 11 2009 4:15 AM

hey... what's going on? long time guys... so what's the story... r u getting a new drummer?
pAnTs PaRtY





Aug 30 2008 7:01 AM

... So, is that what you call a getaway?
Tell me what you got away with.
Cause I've seen more spine in jellyfish.
I've seen more guts in eleven-year-old kids.
Have another drink and drive yourself home.
I hope there's ice on all the roads.
And you can think of me when you forget your seatbelt,
and again when your head goes through the windshield.

And is that what you call tact?
You're as subtle as a brick in the small of my back.
So let's end this call, and end this conversation.
and is that what you call a getaway?
well tell me what you got away with.
cause you left the frays from the ties you severed
when you say best friends means friends forever ...
James





Aug 5 2008 2:18 AM

i still can't believe that they would kick Mike out... i mean... without Mike... it's just not a band... i sure hope they changed the name of the band... if they didn't... then im going to be pretty PO. i just think its messed up... i mean seriously... like Mike did anything wrong... NO! he didn't!!! STARBUCKS RUN!!! haha. jk

I'm going to go to my MySpace.. haha!

PEACE
LIES and CONSPIRACY





Aug 3 2008 11:54 PM

Caught your song and site from the LWW page. Great work!
Thanks for the add.
Grant's Biggest Fan





Jul 22 2008 1:14 AM

ExSQUEEZE me? What's going on guys?
♠ChRis HoOba♠





Jul 20 2008 7:36 PM

Damn fellas! its been a long ass time.
its been like 2 and 1/2 years since we got to hangout.
You're all gonna hafta come visit.
The b Sharps!





Jul 18 2008 12:44 AM

CD RELEASE
Mrs. Folkerts





Jul 15 2008 8:04 AM

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Jul 15 2008 7:57 AM

Gay.
.:El.Oy:.™





Jul 15 2008 7:36 AM

Thats insane.
I never really th0t that g0runded w0uld break up.
All the years that wer put int0 the success 0f the band and n0w what??
matt malice





Jun 15 2008 8:06 PM

PC101 shows to make it out to!!!!!!
Jun 16 2008 8:00P
The VU Santa Clarita, California
Jun 19 2008 8:00P
Lighthouse Cafe Hermosa Beach, California
Jun 21 2008 8:00P
Brick By Brick San Diego, California
Jun 27 2008 8:00P
Juke Joint Anaheim
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
The Scene Glendale, California
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Velvet Jones Santa Barbara
Aug 1 2008 8:00P
The VU Santa Clarita
Aug 29 2008 8:00P
Surf City Saloon HUNTINGTON BEACH

Plus me and some friends play jazz at the R bar on Thursday nights. If you can make it out let me know and I will give you the pass word.....
ADRIAN LOPEZ PIE! its not a trend its a lifestyle





Jul 15 2008 5:27 AM

haha i have revolution jukebox WORST MONEY I EVER SPENT JK!!!!!!! bad ass cd! come back to las cruces suckas and lets jam again and go party and stuff! OR TALK ABOUT ARE FEELINGS! SUCKAS!
James





Jul 15 2008 2:22 AM

Hi there, this is James. Haha. I'm posting a comment... LOL. Anyways... Grounded is a awesome band!!!! Haha
James





Jul 15 2008 2:24 AM

But without Mike... It sux... Seriously
Party of Five





Jul 14 2008 6:01 AM

UNGrounded??

what's happening boys?
♥Miss Elizabeth





Jul 14 2008 6:07 AM

What? (Un)Grounded? Im sad to here that you guys aren't together anymore.
Zen Vendetta





Jul 5 2008 1:39 AM

Happy 4th of July!

Have a safe one...

-Zen Vendetta
pAnTs PaRtY





Jul 14 2008 4:50 AM

"It's not really Grounded anymore..." -IAN (April 2008)

I guess that sums it up.

WTF?
.





Jun 11 2008 7:05 PM

you guys are the shit ! keep doing what you do , Philly , keep Jammin BASS HXC , PEACE
alabama worley





Mar 17 2008 9:27 PM

Cyanide and Happiness, a daily webcomic
The b Sharps!





Mar 10 2008 1:41 AM

Where have you been?!
foxy moxie





Feb 29 2008 5:54 PM

Are you like me? Take my "Just for fun!" Quiz to find out!
d a n i ;)





Feb 20 2008 8:03 PM

I miss you boys!
Come back to Tucson!!!
IM B0MB H0W ARE Y0U!!!





Feb 7 2008 8:08 PM

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