PRESS
"Raw, powerful and intense!" - Tom Laurie, Music Connection Magazine.
"TheGrumpy will leave a lasting impression on all that listen to what they play and have to say, throughout their masterfully written third E.P." - Q/5, M.U.E.N. Magazine.
"I was completely blown away by TheGrumpy." - Debra Stocker, All Access Magazine.
"Take rock instruments, put them into real musicians' hands, add soothing male voices and shake the whole thing up with some beats. Caution: This will contaminate even the most skeptic rockers." - Mareme Diop, Sacramento News and Review
"From the opening track CHANGE to the closing lighter waving anthem MISUNDERSTOOD, the band remain consistent and engaging throughout." - Brian Lush, Rockwired.com
"One of the best bands with the biggest hearts in Sacramento." - Mark Gilmore, KRXQ 98 Rock. (Introducing the band at the Crest Theater, March 2008.)
AWARDS
2006 South Bay Music Awards "Rock Band of the Year" Nominee.
2007 98.5 KRXQ "98Rock's February Artist of the Month."
2007 SAMMIES Awards "Best HipHop/Rap" Nominee.
2008 South Bay Music Awards "Rock Band of the Year" Nominee.
2008 South Bay Music Awards "Independent CD of the Year" Nominee.
2008 South Bay Music Awards "Best Live Performance" Nominee.
2008 South Bay Music Awards "Song of the Year" Nominee.
It's been a while since I updated this information, so here's the skinny. It's 2008 and a lot of things have been going on. I am presently performing/writing/recording/mixing with TheGrumpy and Hurchu .
Bios
Hurchu began in 2003 as "The Hurchu Alliance," a coalition of incisive word-smiths that took the city by storm with their "Not-So-Private Private Parties" at IMP Glassworks, a local glass shop with a love for hip-hop. Hurchu's raw and intense form made the band a formidable force in local hip-hop that would lead to a west coast tour in 2005 with another up and coming hip-hop act. Today, Hurchu boasts volumes of recorded material covering topics from the serious to the silly. Coining the phrase "Hurchu Style," the group retains a style all their own. HURCHU is The Emacult 1, Erratic, Dr. Maistro, Jason Shoelace, M.O.D.
TheGrumpy began in late 1998 between long time friends and schoolmates. The mission was to begin a new journey in music, deviating from the metal/country roots. Through many member changes and a seemingly endless journey, TheGrumpy has performed in venues all over California from the Sunset strip's hottest clubs to smoky bars to arenas. TheGrumpy released its first EP in 2004 titled "Songs for the Scorned," a small collection of songs very closely related in both their inspiration and creation. During the next 3 years, TheGrumpy would secure its final line-up with the acquisition of a new bassist. 2007 began the recording the third album while concurrently releasing the band's first LP titled "THR33."
THR33 included the original recordings from the band's first trip to the studio, as well as the songs released on the EP
Songs for the Scorned. 2008 saw the release of
Throes of Contemplation which has received glowing reviews and praise from critics and fans. (See www.thegrumpy.com for press releases, CD reviews, interviews and more.) Today, TheGrumpy is writing the next album, tentatively titled "Five" and tearing up eardrums all over the west.
TheGrumpy
Hurchu
For booking/info, contact Savage Ear Artist Management at
[email protected] .
Publicist Contact Information: Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
[email protected]
To book acoustic/instrumental/composition/studio sessions, email
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The Grumpy
Cameron West: Vocals, Guitar
Jake Ferguson: Bass, Backing Vocals
JW Brooks: Drums, Percussion
The Grumpy Official Website
Hurchu
The Emaculit 1
Dr. Maistro
Erratic
.jasonshoelace
M.O.D.
Cameron proudly endorses:
Mesa/Boogie Guitar Amplifiers
and
Be sure to visit TheGrumpy on Myspace for the latest tour and album information. You can also visit the Homepage for more detailed information and tour dates. Thank you for visiting and thank you for your continued support!
