The moniker for the project of guitarist/songwriter Robby Grant, Vending Machine incorporates elements of lo-fi rock, folk, funk, garage, singer/songwriter pop, and whatever else happens to strike Grant's fancy. His debut, Unleavened Bread, was released on Yep Roc in 1997. Having taken the Vending Machine name from a song he wrote while reading over the business section of a newspaper, Grant's four-track follow-up The Chamber From Here to There was a dizzying roll call of stylistic jumps, hilariously eccentric arrangements, and lyrical obscurity that was far more successful than it should have reasonably been. In 2003 he released 5 Piece Kit. His latest, Kicked and Scratched, came out in late 2004. He occasionally performs solo under the Vending Machine brand name, as well as sometimes with a full band.
Vending Machine with Harlan T. Bobo and John Paul Keith & The One Four Fives THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, March 7 at the Hi-Tone! More info at http://tinyurl.com/WEVLshow
Hey Robby! Hope things are schwell. We're heading back to the East Coast as was coming through your neck of the woods. It would be cool to see ya along the way. Jerri and I are going to start driving on May 30th. Not sure though when we'll be in TN, but we'll keep you posted.
had fun seeing you and Rach and the baby!! never found my future son in law Mr. 5 Grant in the haze of a thousand kids in the yard! it is due time - call us!
Hey, saw the write-up in _Memphis_ magazine! Sensational piece, and a great photo. Hope that story sells you loads and loads of copies of the new album.
