The Rolling Stones, MC5, Hawkwind, Stooges, Easybeats, Parliament/Funkadelic, 13th Floor Elevators, Led Zepplin, Cream, James Brown, Gories, Dr.Dre- the chronic 2001, Sly & the Family Stone, the Beatles, Magnolia Electric Company, Esquivel, Flamin' Groovies, DMX, Waxmanequinn, Golliwogs,
After a rolling piano line, “Ain’t Running Scared” lurches to life with a pounding rhythm and weaving guitar riff. Mixing a garage rock delivery with elements of roots and blues, it’s a rawkus and jovulant introduction to The Grass’ latest album, Rogue Waves.
Recorded in Halifax after the band’s core members – brothers Willis Ryan (guitar/vocals) and Dylan Ryan (drums) – returned to their Dartmouth, Nova Scotia roots, the album captures the band’s signature retro-inspired sound.
The Ottawa Xpress boasts Rogue Waves, “fuses Beatlesesque psychedelica with the swagger of old-school Rolling Stones and Neil Young.”
The album also embodies The Grass’ dedication to high-spirited old-fashioned rock n’ roll fun – an enthusiasm that is echoed in the band’s energy-laden live performances.
The vigor of their jangly guitars, and the excitement of their throw-back sound has not only earned the band slots at South by South West, Ottawa Bluesfest and the Halifax Pop Explosion over the past four years, but also garnered them a nomination for Best Country/Bluegrass Recording at the Music Nova Scotia Awards in 2006.
Now, with a newly revamped lineup that includes former Rock Ranger member Daniel Baldwin (bass) and newcomer Ryan Stanley (guitar), The Grass continue to bring their blend of retro roots-rock to new avenues, steadily performing throughout Eastern Canada...
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I love your music, I can definitely hear some of your influences in your music, thank you for sharing it with me! It must also be cool that two of you are brothers in the same band too.
I hope you have the chance to tour to Toronto at some point, it would be great to have you here.
Wishing you all the best and continued success in 2010. Keep in touch.
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02: St. Andrews NB @ St. Andrews Arts Counci Feb 04: Bristol NB @ Carleton
North High SchoolFeb 05: Halifax NS @ The Paragon Theatre with The Grass
Mountain Hobos Feb 06: Little Brook, Digby County NS @ Le Club Social de Claire
Feb 07: Truro NS @ The Marigold
Cultural Centre Feb 10: Sydney NS @ Governor's Feb 12: Corner Brook NF @
Grenfell College Feb 13:St John's NF @ The Ship Feb 17: Sackville NB @ The Pub Feb
18: Charlottetown PE @ Boba’s Feb 19: St John NB @ Peppers Pub Feb 20:
Fredericton NB @ The capital
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from Diem Studios Inc. We look forward to working with you in the new year. If your in need of a video or photo shoot we would love to collaborate and create some art! Again have a merry and safe holiday! Your friends at Diem Studios Inc., Mike and Danielle and the rest of the team!
Thank you so much for your submission. We are continuing to accept submissions until December 12th and will be announcing the full line up for INIC 2010 shortly after. We will definitely be in touch.
So after going to 3 of your shows and having to leave before you guys actually went on, I stuck around this time despite having to work at 630am. Thanks for making it worth it, you guys were great.
The Grass - Hunter's Moon (Rogue Waves CD release Oct. 3, 2008 @ The Seahorse Tavern)
The Grass - Crossfire (Rogue Waves CD release Oct. 3, 2008 @ The Seahorse Tavern)
