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GriM sMiLeY

Sweet 'n' dirty grunge pop

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Member Since: 6/26/2004
Band Website: grimsmiley.com
Band Members: Ben Henry, vocals and rhythm guitar
Justin Vincler, drums
Mark DiNitto, bass
Influences: Nirvana, the Beatles, NOFX, Weezer, Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Descendants, Coldplay, Virgos Merlot, Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan, Nine Inch Nails, REM, Bad Religion, Bob Marley, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Tom Petty, U2 ... all kines ...
Sounds Like: Nirvana, Husker Du, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Pixies, Green Day, Descendents
Record Label: Independent
Type of Label: None

My Blog

CD release party April 19!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW GRAPHIC VERSION ===============Hey everyone! We wanted to let you know about a few things. First off, we'll be celebrating the finishing of our brand new EP, tentatively titled "Age...
Posted by GriM sMiLeY on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:08:00 PST

Making our Seattle debut!!!

Heya everyone ... just wanted to drop you a line to announce that we're finally making our Seattle debut! It's been several months since we made the big move from Hawaii, and we can't believe we're fi...
Posted by GriM sMiLeY on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:06:00 PST

GrimSmiley.com’s official launch!!!

After taking several months to relocate and retool, we are proud to announce that WE'RE BACK!!! We've made the big move across the Pacific Ocean, going from paradise to the Pacific Northwest, where th...
Posted by GriM sMiLeY on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:40:00 PST

The end of the crud

so for those who haven't heard, it is now official ... we have relocated to Seattle and have changed the name of the band and are starting fresh. henceforth we will be known as GRIM SMILEY. this is a ...
Posted by GriM sMiLeY on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:54:00 PST

two amazing going-away shows!!!!

Thank you to everyone who came to wish us farewell at our two going-away shows. it really meant a lot to us and these warm memories will stay with us as we try to navigate a cold new world. we hope yo...
Posted by GriM sMiLeY on Fri, 25 May 2007 02:49:00 PST

The end is nigh ... FRIDAY NIGHT AT ANNAS!!!

so i'm getting onto a plane in a few hours to fly back to hawaii. i've been living in washington for the past month, getting settled in, etc. it's going to be really weird flying back to what used to ...
Posted by GriM sMiLeY on Thu, 17 May 2007 12:30:00 PST

Check out the podcast, exclusive performance

I sat down with Rocky from HawaiiLivePodcast.com a few weeks ago to talk about all our big plans. Part I of that conversation was released today. I also performed a couple exclusive tunes for the 'cas...
Posted by GriM sMiLeY on Tue, 08 May 2007 12:38:00 PST

exclusive tracks from our remixed album!

we're finishing up the remix for "Antidote" ... and they're sounding SICK! we justed updated our profile with some tracks from the album. check it out and tell us what you think! btw i'm in washington...
Posted by GriM sMiLeY on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:43:00 PST

It's official: Goodbye, Hawaii

To those of you who have supported us over the years:I am both sad and excited to announce that THE CRUD will be making some major changes this year, including a relocation to the Seattle area and a n...
Posted by GriM sMiLeY on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:46:00 PST

To our fans and friends....

Dear fans and friends,It is with bittersweetness that I inform you all that the Crud and I will be parting ways in June, with the band's relocation to Seattle. Over the past year, lineup changes happ...
Posted by GriM sMiLeY on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:41:00 PST