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CHUCK SCHIELE / THE GRAMS

WINNERS 2007 & 2006 SD MUSIC AWARDS! NEW CD 2008!

About Me

THE GRAMS WIN AGAIN IN THE 2007 SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS! (WE TOOK HOME THE BIG PIG IN 2006! TOO)........... THE GRAMS' NEW CD "LOVE FACTORY" COMING SOON.The Grams are a San Diego based group of musicians featuring three locally acclaimed vituosos. Theres singer/songwriter Chuck Schiele - of whom reviewers are frequently prompted to write the when he sings about soul, you know he has one. And, Craig Yerkes, one of the hottest, most revered and coveted lead guitar players in southern California delivering one gorgeously fierce solo after another. Sweet Elise is the exotic beauty who reinvents classical violin by way of experimentation and signal processing. The result is a LOT of music for three people.Together, The Grams begin with a pop-rock-Americana-world-music approach to songwriting. Equal parts orchestration/improvisation. With the overt use of only 2 acoustic guitars - in a variety of virtuostic styles and situations - along with the effects-driven space violin, they create a heady blend unique unto themselves that is not only melodic, but very, very rhythmic. Afterall, hitting the guitar is part of the fun in The Grams. Whether they are covering tunes out of context, or writing instrumentals based on ancient Persian themes, or just rockin' out - it all comes together in a way that is unique, interesting and fun.The Grams have been wowing audiences all over Southern California, and were WINNERS IN THE 2006 SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS as Best Americana Group. They were nominated in the same category in 2005.The Grams released their debut self-titled CD in March 2006, which was co-produced by Chuck Schiele & Jeff Berkley, written by Schiele and arranged by the Grams. Mastered by Gavin Lurssen.A new CD is forthcoming for 2008.Chuck has also been an integral of bands such as The Gandhi Method, Modern Peasants, Chuck Schiele and the Mysterious ways and The And - while also enjoying his place in the scene as a solo, singer/songwriter.During the summer of 2005 Chuck opened STUDIOB http://:myspace.com/studiob92107, a full service recording facility, and is currently producing several projects. In addition to that Schiele has formed BEACH MUSIC MAFIA, which among other things, is booking events in various venues, including the esteemed Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cookoff - one of San Diego's favorite festivals, right at the beach. To learn more about these events visit http://myspace.com/beachmusicmafia.Chuck is featured on dozens of releases ranging from solo acoustic projects, to rock records, vocal arrangements, guest artist, and also - several appearances on compilation CD releases, recording at Sun Studios in Memphis, including KPRI, KGB, and San Diego Music Awards generated compilations.Over the course of his career, he's shared billing with... Jason Mraz, Dave Mason, the Guess Who, dada, Mick Fleetwood, Lawrence Juber (from Paul McCartneys Wings); the Hoodoo Gurus; Taj Majhal, The Little River Band, Little Feet, Bob Mould, to name a few.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/13/2005
Band Website: TheGrams.net
Band Members: .................................................... THE GRAMS WIN IN THE 2006 SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS!! ............................................................ ............................................................ ..... THE GRAMS WIN! IN THE 2007 SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS!!!................................................... ............................................................ ................... The Grams...... chuck schiele: songs guitar vocals........ sweet elise: violin, vocals....... craig yerkes: guitar, vocals......... tony sandoval: bass........ billy coomes: percussion....... rob garbo: percussion........http://TheGrams.net You can also check out our electronic press kit: View Chuck Schiele/The Grams's EPK.........Chuck Schiele (solo): singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, promoter, music writer, soldier for the arts.....Bad Science Fiction...... Chuck Schiele, Michael Head, Rob Garbo, Simeon Flick, Kevin Irvin........
Influences: Inspired by: You, Three Chords & The Truth, a Kickass Soundman, Poets, A really freakin catchy song, What the Music Itself Wants to Be, anyone with the balls to get up there and sing because it feels good, my home and the beautiful people of 92107, nice people, a good smartass, Reality, True Original Thinking, Joanna's Kitchen, Good People, Peacemakers, The Beatles, Angelique Kidjo, Miles Davis, Michael Hedges, Daniel Lanois, Lawrence Juber, Peter Gabriel, Elvis Costello & Dianna Krall, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, Colbain, Coltrane, standing in the Cardo of Old City Jerusalem, Erica Jong, Frederic Niezschte, Martin Scorcese, YoYo Ma, Vanessa Daou, Richard Thompson, Queen, Aerosmith, Sting, Pink Floyd, Spinal Tap, The Meters, The Subdudes, Rave Music, The No Quarter Album by Page and Plant, Johnny Cash, my Dad, Birdie Carter, my Grandmother & Grandfather who knew I was an artist as soon as I did, Donald Seetoo, God, World Music, Rock Music, Orchestral Music, Jazz, Americana, Tom Dowd, Daniel Lanois, George Martin, Quincy Jones, Rick Rubin, Craig Yerkes Elise Ohki, Billy Coomes, Rob Garbowski, Tony Sandoval, Peter Sprague, Christopher Dale, Michael Head, Dave Gladdish, Tom Griesgraber, Simeon Flick, Pablo Neruda, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King, Jesus Christ, The book of Taou, humble people who try really hard while possessing no sense of self-entitlement, the odds against me when presented, Rosa Parks, Fibonacci, Martin Luther King Jr for reminding us that "a man can't ride your back unless its bent," underdogs in general, The Miracle Mets, the following phrase: "Good enough isn't enough for those who strive to be their best", Charles Swindoll's essay on persistence, the guy who tried to tell me that his band was the best band I've ever been in as a warning, the open road, food I cannot pronounce, a change in the weather, kids cuz they say it like it is, the elephant in the storm, sex-god-and the fine line that connects the 2, anyone who is truly funny, people with class (are usually the one's who don't realize they have it), quiet time, the noise and music in my own damn head, science, simplicity, serendipity, sunrise, Those who listen as opposed to waiting to talk, The stranger who prayed for my Grandfather's better health, Paul Cezanne - for telling the Salon to jump in the lake, Pablo Picasso for taking Paul's idea even further, all the rock and roll records that scared the hell out of my mom, Tony Bennett who remains ultra cool even though he's like 187 years old by now, James Brown, Luke Oscuro who made me believe in my art like no other, Chelsea Flor, Johnny Janiga, Jane Lui, Aaron Bowen, Andre Balasz, my favorite bartenders, the angry/fearful knuckleheads who remind me of the example I have not become ... and those who do this for more than self-affirmation.
Sounds Like: sounds like we're having fun.
Record Label: http://myspace.com/studiOB92107cs
Type of Label: None

My Blog

WINNERS! SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS

THE GRAMS WON in the category of BEST AMERICANA in the SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS.THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO VOTED!
Posted by Chuck Schiele / The Grams on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:24:00 PST

THE GRAMS NOMINATED 2006 SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS - 2ND YEAR IN A ROW

THE GRAMS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED IN THE 2006 SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS IN THE CATEGORY OF BEST AMERICANA! VOTE FOR US AT http://sdmusicawards.com/contentPages/ballot2006Content.shtm lTHANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GR...
Posted by Chuck Schiele / The Grams on Mon, 31 Jul 2006 12:23:00 PST

NO. COUNTY TIMES REVIEW

The Grams??Gramusic??San Diego's The Grams play an edgy, experimental folk music ---- think of it as acid folk. Built around the stellar musicianship of the trio's members (Chuck Schiele, guitars and ...
Posted by Chuck Schiele / The Grams on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:35:00 PST

THE GRAMS, REVIEWED SD MUSIC MATTERS JUNE 06 BART MENDOZA

The Grams CD Review by Bart Mendoza, SD Music MattersBilled right on the cover of their new album as acoustic rock, that assessment of The Grams sound is right on the money. Basically a showcase for S...
Posted by Chuck Schiele / The Grams on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:04:00 PST

NEED A GIG IN SAN DIEGO? I AM ALSO A MUSIC PROMOTER

I CAN BOOK YOUR BAND INTO A VARIETY OF VENUES & EVENTS. Please visit BEACH MUSIC MAFIA!!! http://home.earthlink.net/%7Ebeachmusicmafia/ We do really cool stuff. We're a cooperative of musicians, p...
Posted by Chuck Schiele / The Grams on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 11:44:00 PST

THE GRAMS WEIGH IN - THE ANATOMY OF A MODERN WORKING BAND

The Grams Weigh In The Antomy of a Modern Working Band By Simeon Flick (as featured on the cover of the San Diego Troubadour, Feb 2006) It is still many hours before his band's gig later that ni...
Posted by Chuck Schiele / The Grams on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 02:27:00 PST

THE GRAMS CD REVIEW BY SIMEON FLICK FEB 2006 SD TROUBADOUR

The Grams CD Review by Simeon Flick San Diego Troubadour / Feb 2006 This music drifts in like a nag champa haze over the appalachian range, leaving a rarified mist of joi de vivre in its wake. th...
Posted by Chuck Schiele / The Grams on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 02:26:00 PST

MYSTERIOUS REVIEW TROUBADOUR 2003

Review: San Diego Troubador January 2003 Chuck Schiele and the Mysterious Ways by Phil Harmonic There are many distinct characteristics that define a great songwriter some who write clever lyric...
Posted by Chuck Schiele / The Grams on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 02:21:00 PST

SMOTHER REVIEW 2004

Chuck Schiele and the Mysterious Ways - Chuck Schiele and the Mysterious Ways Chuck Scheile has the knack to write pop songs that are laden with stories upon stories. There are tales of love and unfo...
Posted by Chuck Schiele / The Grams on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 02:20:00 PST

LOVE FROM JOANNIE AT KKSM

Hi Chuck: We began airing our new music library today and one of the first songs I heard was 'GREAT BIG BALLAD OF TOMMY LEGGETT' and I just had to write you to say that I LOVE THE WAY YOU PLAY THE ...
Posted by Chuck Schiele / The Grams on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 02:14:00 PST