“Watch out, Daughtry: Hard-working hard-rock quartet Room for Gray, effectively channels Bon Jovi, Matchbox 20 and other lovelorn but manly hitmakers on its fourth disc, "The Next Step.” (Chris Riemenschneider – Star Tribune)
“...they're also more likely than most to find success beyond the Twin Cities. They play straightforward, radio-friendly rock akin to Matchbox 20 and the Fray, and they've just put out their fourth album, "The Next Step," which is filled with riff-heavy rockers and a few slower tracks begging for the lighters-aloft treatment. ” (Ross Raihala – Pioneer Press)
“Room For Gray they’re called, and they truly know what they are doing. This is a band that has their own staying power….” (Dwight Hobbes – Twin Cities Daily Planet)
Anyone in the music industry knows that success is contingent on a bit of luck, but luck is useless without a burning desire to win and a relentless work ethic to back it up. Failure is not an option for Room For Gray. Hailing from Minneapolis, MN James Gray (lead vocals, guitar), Jared Hedberg (bass, backing vocals), and Stephen J (drums/percussion) have endured 7 years together electrifying audiences across the Midwest. Fueled with pop-rock energy and claiming influences such as Bon Jovi, Matchbox 20, and U2, Room For Gray continues to expand its fan base through the power of grass roots support. As a testament to this progress, the band earned a spot as a top 10 finalist in the 2007 Spin Magazine Hot Pursuit nationwide contest.
To date, Room For Gray has sold over 5,000 records independently and has just celebrated the official release of its 4th album entitled, “The Next Step” (February 2009). This new record, produced and recorded by World Record Productions (Quietdrive, Dropping Daylight), helps convey RFG’s mission. “Our goal has always been to write and record hook-ridden pop rock songs that you will either love or hate,” explains James Gray. “Over the years, through experience and continuously studying our influences, we have finally honed in on our musical identity. I believe this record really represents us in the truest sense.”
Refusing to leave any stone unturned, Room For Gray continues to draw attention from industry executives. Those such as producers James Harley (Grammy Award winner) and Jeremy Tappero of World Record Productions, seven-time Grammy Award winning producer Andre Fischer (MCA Records), and former staff writer Jeff Harrington (Warner Brothers, Atlantic Records) have all given their stamp of approval. NBC’s Kare 11 news anchor Belinda Jensen referred to Room For Gray as a “red-hot band.” Through various media outlets such as radio, live TV (NBC, CBS), and featured segments on MTV’s The Real World, the band is reaching a mass audience. Armed with a powerful new album, support from its legion of devoted fans, and a renewed spirit, Room For Gray is truly on to “The Next Step.”
Hello! Mark your calendar!! If you dont know, I play for a blues artist named Bernard Allison & we will be performing at the fifth annual Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Festival that will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009, from Noon to 10:30 p.m. at Peavey Plaza in Downtown Minneapolis (outdoors at 11th St. and Nicollet Mall)
Bernard Allison is performing on the main stage at 7:00 – 8:30 PM
The Band includes:
Bernard Allison - (Lead Singer, Guitar)
Bruce McCabe - (Vocals, Keyboards)
Jose James - (Vocals, Sax, Percussion)
Jassen Wilbur - (Bass Guitar)
Erick Ballard - (Drums)
The festival is free to the public. More information is available at www.famousdaves.com/bluesfest or the Festival Hotline at (952) 294-1299.
Bernard Allison is a National/ Internationl performing band & this is the only time in 2009 that you can catch our concert in the Twin Cities & I'd like for you to come to the show & eat some BBQ!!
Music **2009** WHATS UP FOR FIRE AND ICE PHOTOGRAPHY?? KEEPING STRICTLY A HOBBY, SHOOTING FOR FUN!!, KICK-ASS ROCK&ROLL BANDS, AND PURSUING MODEL FASHION RUNWAY'S AS TIME ENDS FOR 2008 AND BEGINNING OF 2009. UPGRADING TO THE NEWEST NIKON, AND KEEPING MY FOCAL POINT OF SHOOTING AS A HOBBY/FUN AND NOT FOR MONETARY COMPENSATION, THE FIRE'S DESIRE TO SHOOT WILL EXPAND IN 2009 , GET ME IN DOOR, TALK TO OWNER/MANAGERS AND LET THEM KNOW PHOTOGRAPHY IS BEING SNAPPED,- SECURITY CLEARANCE,- GIVE ME PERMISSION TO SHOOT UP ON STAGE AS WELL AS FRONT FLOOR LEVEL, PLEASE GIVE PHOTO- CREDITS TO: "FIRE AND ICE PHOTOGRAPHY" AND YOU CAN SEE WHAT I SEE THROUGH THE LENSE FOR ONE IMAGE THEY SAY IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS...... TOMMIE KNUTSON
Thanks for the love and supporting indie music. Please stay tuned for details about our forthcoming EP, which follows up on our debut CD "Historionics." In the meantime, check out our hot FREE remixes here our live-wire set at the Fine Line next Wednesday at the "Art. Music. Party." show with Solid Gold, Dance Band, and others. Hope to see you there! Love & Cheers, (((SO IT GOES))) www.SOITGOESBAND.com
Thanks for the friendship add. You've got some really nice songs here. I enjoy your music. Keep up the good work. Have a great Thanksgiving and then get back to your music. LOL Best wishes, Bill J.
