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Grande Nationals

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About Me


The Grande Nationals are Stevie Michael (vocals), Scotty Hagen (bass), Adam Hill (drums) and Tony Vegas (guitar). They formed in the smoky bar scene of Detroit Michigan late February 2003, drawn to each other through there addiction for music.A few months after forming the band was selected out of hundreds to perform at the 2004 Rock City Music Festival. The Grande Nationals impressed a crowd of over 3,000 of their growing fan base with their dynamic stage performance. They followed their performance with an opening slot on the Grande Funk Railroad show at the famed DTE Energy Music Theater, the 2005 MCM Music Conference, and the 2005 & 2006 Vans Warped Tour.The band continues to gain recognition with press write ups and airplay from stations such as CIMX 88.7 & Internet radio station RIFF2. Other acts they have performed with include The Supersuckers, The Living End, The Pink Spiders, The Sounds, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Danko Jones and the legendary Dictators.Channeling retrofitted rock n roll, catchy riffs and pop beats their sound captures the familiarity of timeless rock but remains eminently fresh and original. The Grande Nationals blend together irresistible hooks, intense lyrics and raw energy to create an addictive sound forged by an eclectic array of musical influences.ALL PHOTOS TAKEN ON OUR PHOTOS PAGE BY CHRIS CHOUNARD A.K.A. FOTOG INK.
CLICK HERE!!!! to go to fotogink - FOR MORE PICS OF THE NATIONALSClick here to visit our official web page!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/15/2007
Band Website: grandenationals.net
Band Members:
Stevie Michael - VOCALS
Tony Vegas - GUITAR
Scotty Hagen - BASS
Adam Hill - DRUMS
Influences: MC5
KISS
Alice Cooper
The Hellacopters
The Ramones
The Living End
Backyard Babies
Sonic's Rendezvous Band
Sounds Like: Don't Go In Alone

Add to My Profile | More VideosWe sound like Rock-N-Roll..... bands we have rocked with....
The Living End
The Sounds
The Star Spangles
The Dictators
The Demolition Doll Rods
Grand Funk Railroad
The Paybacks
Was Not Was
The Romantics
River City Rebels
The Nice Device
Gold Cash Gold
The Fags
The Ramrods
The Ultimate Lovers
Jackie Stroker
Back In Spades
Bang! Bang
The F-Ups
The Vexers
The Sirens
The Waxwings
Troy Gregory and the Step Sisters
Cyril Lords
Skeemin No Goods
Grayling
The Bamboo Kids
The Hard Lessons
The Ruiners
The Mydols
Amino Acids
Inside Five Minutes
The Curses
The Singles
The Capitol Cities
GT-40's
The Christpunchers
Peter Torque
Devil Doll
Dangerville
Kill City Kills
Broadzilla
The Pink Spiders
Koffin Kats
Bang! Bang! (Chicago)
The Blanks
The Seven Shot Screamers
Robin Black
Hey Sailor
The Hentchmen
Danko Jones
Throw Rag
The Explosion
The Loved Ones
Cougars
Hellen
A Thousand Times Yes
Outrageous Cherry
Johnny Headband
Supagroup
Give Up Solution
Holy Fire
AMPS II ELEVEN
Hotness
Bob's Country Bunker
The Dead Bodies
Rock 'N' Roll Soldiers
Supersuckers
Whitey Morgan
The Muggs
The Vacation
The Living Things
19 Wheels
The Vacancies
Crimson Sweet
Loretta & The Larkspurs
Fifth Period Fever
The Deadstring Brothers
Dutch Pink
Casket Gasket
The Dewtons
Speedball
Universal Temple Of Divine Power
Brave Rifles
Whiskey Diaries
Ghost City
Wolfbait
Lime Regal
The Muldoons
The Terrible Twos
The Avatars
Nikki Corvette
Great Lakes Myth Society
Man, Inc.
ZOX
Friends Of The Diddlers
The Decks
Dubphonics
Schaeffer
Cloroform & The Girl
Jeremy Bazley
The Displays
Saturday Looks Good To Me
Magic City
B.A. Baracus
Left In Ruin
Alex Winston
Van Go Go
The Offramps
We Are The Fury
The New York Dolls.....

Record Label: Bellyache Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Thanks for Friday!!!!

Thank you all for coming out on Friday!!!! I've posted a few picks in our album, but if you were there you know what happened...lots of rock!!!!We love you, thanks for makng our first show back an am...
Posted by Grande Nationals on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:55:00 PST

Check out this event: Grande Nationals Show!!!

Hosted By: Grande Nationals When: Tuesday Jan 08, 2008 at 7:00 PMWhere: Magic BagFerndale, MI 48220United StatesDescription:Grande Nationals Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Grande Nationals on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:04:00 PST

Adam Hill is on board!!!

We are all so happy to announce Adam Hill is now a member of the Grande Nationals. Or first show back in over 4 months will be on Jan 11, 2008. I'm sure you won't want to miss it!!!!!!!...
Posted by Grande Nationals on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:28:00 PST

Last show of the summer VIDEO!!!!

Thanks to all who came to our last show of the summer! The turn out was great and to the people who were there..THANK YOU! You guys were so awesome. Here's a link from MyFoxDetroit.com web producer Ke...
Posted by Grande Nationals on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:22:00 PST

Stevie on 89X

CLICK HERE to hear a the entire phone interview Stevie did with 89x Homeboy show DJ Dave Kim. Just click on there music player where it says "GRANDE NATIONALS". It's about 2 min. long.....and pretty d...
Posted by Grande Nationals on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:39:00 PST

Our new DVD hits the streets!!!

DID YOU GET A COPY OF THE NEW DVD???? It's called "MEET THE GRANDE NATIONALS." It's a professionally shot full blast live show and interviews with every band member. We are selling it at cost so all o...
Posted by Grande Nationals on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:39:00 PST

Last local show until may!!!!

The Paybacks asked us to come out and support them...of course we said YES! This will be our last local show until May so don't miss it!!!xoxo,the boys...
Posted by Grande Nationals on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:34:00 PST

Our official statement? FREE SHOW THIS FRIDAY!!!

FREE GRANDE NATIONALS SHOW!!!!First of all we have never played a battle of the bands. We're a gigging band that plays shows for our friends and fans so that we can pay for vans, records, merchandise,...
Posted by Grande Nationals on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 02:26:00 PST

WHATS WITH THE NEW PAGE?

Our old account was hacked. It was sent into cyberspace limbo....so fuck it we made a new one. CLICK HERENew and improved with better pictures (thanks FOTOG), rockin' video, new show dates, killer mus...
Posted by Grande Nationals on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:30:00 PST