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Smokin Granny
Progressive / Rock / Jam Band

""Avant prog jazz rock with a twist""

North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  6/23/2008
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   Smokin Granny: General Info
Member Since5/27/2007
Band Websitemetaphoricmusic.net
Band MembersTodd Barbee: Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, WX7 midi wind controller

Brian K. Preston: Fretted and Fretless Bass guitars

Jeffrey Damon Lindsey: V Drums/ Drums & Percussion / Squid Plate

David Oskardmay: Acoustic Guitar and Effects

John Heitzenrater: Electric Guitar, Basoon & Sarod on Sirius Matter

Steve Hatch: Electric Guitar on Tarth Shooke & 2 songs on Sirius Matter
InfluencesFrank Zappa, King Crimson, Steps Ahead, Gentle Giant, Miles Davis, Massacre, Brand X, Material, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Rush, John Cage, Mozart, John Scofield, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Yes, Dixie Dregs, Fracture, Daily Planet, Freehand
Sounds Like"Smokin' Granny's third release is a euphoric collection of instrumental progressive rock, fusion, and live- in- the -studio improvisations that will leave the listener in awe of the sheer synergy that these players have together. Recalling the eclectic nature of vintage Frank Zappa, and the furious interplay of King Crimson, Smokin' Granny have conjured up a strong successor to their last project, Sirius Matter." - Sea of Tranquility

DISCOGRAPHY OF Smokin' Granny

1997 "Live from the Bat Cave", cassette release

1999 "Sirius Matter", studio CD

2000 Moonchild Compilation

2001 "Tarth Shooke", studio CD

2001 ProgDay Encore compilation CD, 7 songs from Smokin' Granny's performance at ProgDay '97

2003 "Equilibrium", studio CD
Record Labelmetaphoric music
Type of LabelIndie







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   About Smokin Granny
Smokin' Granny is sparked deeply with improvisation but within an exploratory rock context. SG's only mission is to create original music without regard for commercial or critical factors.

History of Smokin' Granny

Originally formed loosely around 1993 from the simmering ashes of previous bands Good Neighbors (Anubis Leisure Society Orchestra) and Freehand, the core trio of Barbee, Lindsey, and Preston (who have played together in various bands for ~20 years) added David Oskardmay to continue the evolutionary process of their music. The band wrote & performed as a quartet until John Heitzenrater, a very talented multi-instrumentalist, joined for their first studio recordings that eventually was released as Sirius Matter in 1999. After Heitzenrater moved to LA to pursue further music education, Steve Hatch (Volare') was added on electric guitar and recorded with the band on both Sirius Matter and Tarth Shooke (2001). Several other guest musicians have performed with the band including Ben Mullen on electric guitar, and Ted Johnson (The Usual Suspects) who played keyboards on Mr. Piperson's Revenge and Bone Dust on Smokin' Granny's 2003 Equilibrium.

Band Update (5/2007): Smokin' Granny is in semi-retirement while we ponder the universe through multiple side projects... Brian is playing in Onomata and Groove Stream Attractor as well as acoustic guitar craft duo work with David Oskardmay working under the name "Circle of Willis."
Jeff is playing in various bands: Kitty Box and the Johnny's, fronted by Taz Halloween, and The Nerve.
Todd is still playing in Onomata.
David is playing and writing with Circle of Willis and has also founded the BitWorks Music distribution label, making downloads available from various artists. www.bitworksmusic.com
Steve Hatch is living in London and is writing music.
John Heitzenrater plays and teaches classical Indian music in North Carolina.
We'll see what the future holds...
"Equilibrium"
(2003, Metaphoric Music)
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Smokin' Granny "Tarth Shooke"
(2001, Metaphoric Music)
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"Sirius Matter"
(1999, Metaphoric Music)
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Apr 27 2008 6:05 AM

Looking back on the ol' tunes, one thing that stands out is the production. Charles Jones put some special sauce into the mix. Must be those jedi powers.
David Blaze





Apr 2 2008 2:15 PM

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Mar 30 2008 4:39 PM

Thanks for adding us! See you soon!

Best,
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Mar 18 2008 6:00 PM

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Dec 24 2007 1:02 PM


Imagenes para hi5

Daidaiyogi





Dec 12 2007 12:39 PM

Hi guys...soory for the Stripper's booty on our comment below, its a phishing trap, so don't please dont click on it, or just erase it.

Greetings

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Nov 16 2007 4:14 AM

WELCOMES,VERY VERY GOOD MUSIC!!!SALUDOS DESDE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA!!!
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Nov 15 2007 6:15 PM

Hii Smokin Granny!!!!
Thank you very much really
it..s all pleasure for me.
You..re dynamite jejejeje
your music is Excelent
!!!! it..s great music...
we..re in contact.
DAN JOHANSON





Nov 15 2007 9:33 AM

Hey- Smokin Granny smokes! You guys are dynamite- thanks for the add
Daidaiyogi





Nov 15 2007 4:05 AM

Hey!!!..thanks for the invitation!!...we like your music...please stay in touch

See ya!
Rodrigo





Nov 14 2007 8:42 PM

Thank you so much for the add!
Rodrigo
Meduzza





Nov 14 2007 7:16 PM

yeeeeeeeeeah!!!
you are a great band!!!
a very good songs!!
great music!!
thanks for add!!
greetings from CHILE!!
R. Van Jekich





Nov 14 2007 7:15 PM

Thanks for the add guys
Your music sounds great
I'm so jealous !
I'm stuck in Boise where they think
the Dead is the best ever
Somebody please shoot me
Cris Mursa





Nov 14 2007 6:20 PM

Boys!FUMA SIN FUEGA is a cool song!I liked very much!Much peace and joy!Kisses!Cris
Spiral Tribe





Sep 29 2007 2:40 AM



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HADRIEN FERAUD





Sep 16 2007 10:44 AM

Hi
Thank you so much for your kind invitation , it was nice to stop by your page , i'll be back .
I hope you'll listen to my Album...thanks
Hadrien

Bill Bacon





Jul 11 2007 2:12 PM

INCREDIBLY SATISFYING MUSIC.. CREATIVE THINKING IS RARE THESE DAYS.. THANKS FOR THE PLEASURE.. IT DID MY HEAD GOOD :^)
Soundtrap





Jul 8 2007 9:55 AM

Hey Smokin Granny, thanks for finding us.
Your tunes are smokin' in our ears.
Nice to be your friend !!!
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Jul 8 2007 7:58 AM

Hi Smokin Granny, thanks for the req.
I love your music.
Nice to be your friend !!!
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Jun 26 2007 12:23 AM

Thanks for being our friend...puny human.

You are now under our control.


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Jun 24 2007 2:42 PM

Many thanks for the request! Great music!
Gongzilla





Jun 23 2007 10:00 AM

Glad to hook-up!
ohead





Jun 21 2007 1:25 AM


Groovy sounds my friends.
Thanks for connecting with the Head.


Elektronik





Jun 18 2007 8:33 AM



Hi :)

Thanks for stopping by & adding me

Have a groovy week

Adam

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Jun 18 2007 12:50 AM

hi Granny - welcome to the guruniverse - you gotta check these out!

click here for Elsewhen Records on YouTube, Loop Guru, Transmitters & Slipper Video's + great new fav's!)


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BLISSFUL BEHEMOTH





Jun 14 2007 5:09 AM

Prog on...!

Wishing you bliss,

The Behemoth
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