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Grayson Wray Project

B 52's meet The Beatles with a funkadelic flavor

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Grayson Wray's music from all 6 albums is available at ITunes, Napster, Rhapsody and most major sites. Also you can purchase cd's at www.cdbaby.com/graysonwray6
Here are some new quotes from reviewers on the new album "Imaginary Episodes"
"Grayson Wray is apparently a favourite of campus radio stateside; given the opportunity, he'll probably find a bigger audience on these shores. Hailing from Los Angeles, Wray's flamboyant, colourful mix of glam, proto-punk, and neo-psychedelia will reel in a more knowledgeable crowd in the U.K., beyond America's vapid monthly flavours.The T. Rex fuzz and swagger of "The Silver Cord of Avalon" is a mid-'70s flashback that is among the most tasty offerings on this disc." Adam Harrington
"Imaginary Episodes is an unpretentious, entertaining disc that reaches a party-level boisterousness at times, namely on the hip-shaking “Saved the World Tonight” and the exhilarating “Burn Bright,” which slams nearly every modern rocker on commercial radio in the ass with its thumping beat." Kyrby Raine
"The Grayson Wray Project isn't really like any other band on the scene right now. Frankly, it took me a little time to acclimate to a band that melds power pop (a la Lush) with artsy sounds similar to Jethro Tull. Not only that, but the more you listen to the album, the more you realize that it's virtually impossible to classify this band." Gary Schwind
The Grayson Wray Project (also known as GWP) is a high energy, melodic rock band that is based out of Los Angeles, California. Zany and original, serious yet fun, their sound has a wide variety of influences. From 60’s pop to funk and techno – they truly cover all ends of the musical spectrum, yet still maintain a Southern California vibe. A popular phrase that describes them is ‘the B52’s meet the Beatles with a funkadelic flavor’. Within the band, there are three lead singers who are consistently harmonizing and playing off of one another - a trait that makes them unique. This is all reinforced by a solid rhythm section that adds hard rock power to their music. GWP is known for master songwriting and for their intense and exciting live performances. Although their music can sometimes be dark and introspective, their live shows showcase a positivity and light that MUST be seen in person. The chemistry between these five musicians (two girls and three guys) creates a magical atmosphere that you want to feel part of. Grayson Wray Project’s music makes you want to get up, dance, and enjoy life!
"And She's From Nowhere" Track of the day Febuary 3, 2008 on Garage Band .com
"Tell Me Your Secret" Track of the day Febuary 23, 2008 on Garage Band .com
Two reviews from Garage Band about "And She's From Nowhere"
" Best thing I've heard on garageband. Gorgeous song. Well produced. Its complete, sounds rich, even tastes good. Extremely well used vocals. Good bridges, lovely chorus. I would change nothing. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, but this is beyond me to critique. " Reviewed by: stale_cracka from Cape Girardeau, Missouri
"latin spy music Something very exotic about this tune. I really like the production. I feel like it mixes the ideas from "secret agent man" with brazilian bosa nova and production by feist. I like those back up vocals. I feel like I'm in an old 70's movie... I really dig it. Very fun. Great flute. Takes you away to another country. I wish I had a margarita right now." Reviewed by: borissmile from Long Beach, California
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. -Albert Einstein

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Member Since: 7/23/2004
Band Website: graysonwray.com
Band Members: Grayson Wray:
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp -vocals, guitar, keyboards, sampling
Maura Murphy-Barrosse:
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp -vocals, percussion
Ross Barkstrom:
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp -bass
Angie Donkin:
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp -drums, vocals
Raffaele Cannizzaro:
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp -keyboard, flute

Influences: -The Beatles
-Of Montreal
-The Traveling Wilburys
-Shelby Lynne
-Prince
-Parliament
-Rilo Kiley
-Elliot Smith
-The Beach Boys
-Franz Ferdinand
-John Lee Hooker
-Muddy Waters
-Beck
-E.L.O.
-Peter Gabriel
-Carl Perkins
-Herbie Hancock
-Queen
-Talking Heads
-Lucinda Williams
-Belle and Sebastion
-Ray Charles
-Bob Dylan
-David Bowie
-Bjork
-Miles Davis
-Hank Williams
-Postal Service
-The Move
-James Brown
-David Byrne
-Yusef Lateef
-Scissor Sisters
-Stereolab
-Donovan
-Pink Floyd
-Sam Phillips
-Eels
-NIN
-Depeche Mode
-The Moody Blues
-Cornelius
-The Barkays
-Wild Cherry
-Starlight Mints
-Crowded House
-Komeda
-Sid Barret
-Cameo
-The Commodores
-Kool and the Gang
-Sheryl Crow
-Neil Finn
-Art Of Noise
-The Flaming Lips
-Radiohead
-Debussy
-Beethoven
-Ravel
-Olivier Messiaen
-Classical music
Sounds Like: There have been several comparisons:
-Techno Beatles
-The Thrills meets Postal Service with a Prodigy beat
-modern Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
-The Kinks
-The Shins
-Teenage Fanclub
-Of Montreal in a parallel universe.
Record Label: Lavender Sky Records
Type of Label: Indie

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Posted by Grayson Wray Project on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:35:00 PST

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Hello,         We are getting ready to release our new album, it will have 16 songs and should be out in August. GWP is also doing 3 music videos with 3 directors an...
Posted by Grayson Wray Project on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:27:00 PST

Working on new album

GWP is working on new album. There will be 16 songs and it will be the most rocking Grayson Wray album yet. Band memebers are contributing greatly with Angie doing the most since she plays drums ...
Posted by Grayson Wray Project on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:13:00 PST

Grayson Wray song in "Rescue Me"

Grayson Wray has had another song placed, this time in the popular TV show, Rescue Me. It was aired September 5, 2007. The song was " Follow Your Heart" which was released in 2003 on the "Road To Para...
Posted by Grayson Wray Project on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:10:00 PST

song in movie

 A Grayson Wray song, "Follow Your Heart" under the publishing title of 'You Don't Know What I'm Thinking" will be heard in the upcoming indie film "Finding Amenda" starring Matthew Brodderick an...
Posted by Grayson Wray Project on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:59:00 PST

GWP saves L.A. from absense of cool

..> Grayson Wray Project - Imaginary Episodes        ..> ..> Written by Michael Sutton   The 60s psychedelia of the Zombies and Pink Floyd and the 80s New Wave ...
Posted by Grayson Wray Project on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:45:00 PST

New review,: GWP ISN'T REALLY LIKE ANY OTHER BAND ON THE SCENE RIGHT NOW

The Grayson Wray Project - Imaginary Episodes Review by Gary Schwind .OK, I'm going to start this review with a confession. The first time I put this CD on, I stopped it after about six songs. Lookin...
Posted by Grayson Wray Project on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:24:00 PST

excellent new review on new album

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Posted by Grayson Wray Project on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:29:00 PST

great new review for new album

..> 'Grayson Wray Project' 'Imaginary Episodes '  -  Label: 'Lavendar Sky Records' -  Genre: 'Punk/New Wave' -  Release Date: '2007' Our Rating: Grayson ...
Posted by Grayson Wray Project on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:16:00 PST

Artist of the week on Radio Nowhere!/ #1 ISON Network

Grayson Wray Project is proud to announce, Radio Nowhere form the U.K. has made GWP Artist of the week, March 19, 2007. The song "Anytime It Gets Too Slow" from the new album "Imaginary Episodes" was ...
Posted by Grayson Wray Project on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 01:44:00 PST