Honored by New York Citys Underground Music Organization as one of The 14 Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village" in 2004 and in 2005, Sour Grapes combines acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocal harmonies, and conga drums. Both performers wear tap shoes - a quirky twist thats fun and keeps the rhythm moving.
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"Larry and Ellen have an eclectic, high-energy sound that crosses the sound and vocal agility of Rusted Root with the good-natured JOY of... of what? I don't really know - it's not jam band altered-state amiability, and it's not pre-planned and coldly executed folk fun... it was something that reminded me of sledding... joyriding down a hill and laughing with the sheer frenetic joy of it."
- Ilyaimy Trip Journal
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"Ellen Iovino and Larry Ruhl are like the White Stripes of the hippie rock scene. The Sour Grapes duo bangs out stripped-down acoustic rock that is buoyed by rich vocal harmonies and tap dancing. All in all, an excellent change of pace played well and with a lot of heart."
- Thomas Pizzola, The Hartford Advocate
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"Their 11-song CD of nicely recorded live songs seems to have escaped from an alternate-universe 1960s that were less turbulent than the one we got. Upbeat, unpretentious and breezy, this disc summoned images of pleasant, perfect summer days as I listened. "
- Conrad Teves, Demorama.com St. Paul MN
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xx "On a traffic light yellow means yield, and green means go. On a banana, it's just the opposite, yellow means go ahead, green means stop, and red means, where'd you get that banana?" - Mitch Hedberg
You were great on Sunday! Thank you so much for your support! The benefit went so well and we are so appreciative of your help! It was great meeting you!
Hey There You Grapes! It was so much fun sharing the stage with you at Peaberry's Sat. night. You are both awesome! We love that spring song and the other new ones we heard - wow! You have something to say and you say it in such a COOL way! See Ya's soon! Nina & Mike
Hey Ellen & Larry, Wow! Thanks for the awesome performance you put on at Peabury's! Thanks, also, for inviting us to open. It was such fun! We're looking forward to more at the Rain Desert this Sunday. See you then! Nina & Mike
Drum Circle!!!!!!EVERY TUESDAY!!!! Downtown Cafe, 8:30 til close, 118 Main St. Bristol Ct. EVERY TUESDAY!!!! Come on down and play with Cogna J. and his great cast of friends where the fun never ends. If you cant hear your heart beat come on down and we'll help you find it.
Hello! It was nice finding you 2 on here...a very pleasant surprise:) I'm going to make it down to the desert soon to hear you play! Hope all is well and you had a great New Years~~
We had a blast performing in your "Spice of Life" Variety Show tonight! You and Ellen were awesome!!! Auryssa's belly dancing was beautiful and Mike the percussionist and Peter the songster were great. You sure know how to throw a party!
We're looking forward to the next show you're having there on December 9th.
May you have all good things, many blessings and many more Happy Birthdays!
Thanks for the add and to let you know I edited your "New Music Showcase" episode that should be out to you in a week or 2.( i hope) I LOVE IT !! You guy's did a SUPER job. See ya round - mike
