MUSIC IS MY LIFE ...DO YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN?? Let's see, I guess I am the "HARD HITTING VOCALIST" for the Chicago based hard rock /alterantive band GRIGORI 3.
Well, I also love music,langauges (especially Latin.) I love singing, martial arts, most weapons,onychology, medical terminology,sculpting,the computer and of coarse animals. I also adore art - check out some of my artwork (digital, charcoal drawings and sculptures) inspired by our music at:http://grigorithree.deviantart.com. I am currently writing a guide to angels.
Let's see... I also enjoy music and making music,hanging out in the music scene with my cronnies, meeting new people,listening to live music, meeting interesting people, catching up with civilization- by watching all those movies everyone says -"you never saw that- you have see that",catching a good UFC fight,(go Mirko CroCop!)Hmmm...Well, let's see I also love...a good pedicure,sunflowers,hanging with my dogs,cathedral hunting,shopping,gardening,viewing art and touching sculptures,decorating,Sci Fi,Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan movies,relaxing with my family,target shooting,( hanging at The Round Table)with my friends practicing music and martial arts,dog agility,a good mystery shows (including Matlock and Nero Wolfe) a certian SKB and finally of coarse... curling up with a good book on religion with my:) satin throw pillow as well as good cup of coffee.
ABOUT MY BAND GRIGORI 3....well we are
GRIGORI -pronounced -Gri gore E
Well the guitarist Ray R. Wise and I started the band together a few years back and have been making music since. The band name GRIGORI 3 relates to a race of fallen angels (mentioned throughout celestial history) The Grigori that were sent to merely WATCH over mankind, however through their own selfishness and individual needs -ended up corrupting it.
3 -THE NUMBER OF COMPLETION
GRIGORI 3 has recently gained selective national press throughout the underground music scene including Outburn, Metal Hammer,Gothic Beauty Magazine, SWAG Magazine, Dark Realms Magazine, MK Magazine, Rockezine as numerous ezines and .. articles. The band has crossed over into club rotation as well and featured at various clubs nationwide including Chicago's Metro-Nocturna, ElboRoom, Oasis 160, Milwaukee's Hex, Madison's Club Inferno and Philadelphia's favorites The Ceremony and Antiquity. With the help of Planetary Music GRIGORI 3 has been added to vast number of radio and college/internet stations world wide including Chicago's own REBEL RADIO,Q101,94.7 THE ZONE,WXRX,MK Ultra Sound, Hollywoodmusic.tv, Panama's Siete Gatos, Germany's Black Channel.
In 2007 GRIGORI 3 released their first full length album "EXILE" nationally through Dark Star records and Okt 31 Media Publishing. The album was released nationwide through various outlets including Itunes,Cd Baby and Best Buy stores. GRIGORI 3 is in the process of following up their debut release EXILE with the single "THINK ME WICKED." GRIGORI 3 premiered the club hit single "Awakening" on various compilations which helped the band gain industry attention worldwide."Awakening" is now featured on (Mr.Jack Dean Stauss')Dark Future Music's latest compilation release, "The Best of Gothic Radio,Vol.1" as well as (SGL Entertainment)GOTHICFEST 2005/2007 (DVD.)Various GRIGORI 3 compilations can be found at various record chains throughout the country. GRIGORI 3 recently released their "DEFENDE" video with the help of "Resurrection M. Pictures" and will cameo in the movie "TRISTE EDAD".GRIGORI 3 is touring the Midwest, doing select shows while upgrading their live stage show. The band recently performed at Gothicfest 2007 in 0ctober 2007 at the famed "Excalibur" in Chicago, IL.
READ WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT GRIGORI 3
in the news-----HOT OFF THE PRESS --REVIEW IN OUTBURN ISSUE 41 -CHECK IT OUT! (PICK UP YOUR COPY AT Barnes & Noble, Slacker, Walden Books, B.Dalton, Borders and more!
RECENT VENUES:
THE HOUSE OF BLUES,HARD ROCK CAFE,THE ODEUM (VILLA PARK,IL) GOTHICFEST-Excalibur(Chicago,IL)OASIS 160,THE PEARL ROOM(MOKENA,IL),ELIXUR(ROCKFORD.IL)Double Door(Chicago,IL),Otto's(DeKalb,IL),THE NOTE(Chicago,IL) Emerson Theatre(Indianapolis,IN)JDs(ROCKFORD,IL), O'Malley's ( Alsip,IL)Nite Cap (Chicago,IL)JJ Kelly's ( Lansing,IL)Brisku's Bistro (Chicago,IL) Penny Road Pub (BARRINGTON,IL),SPOT 6 (CHICAGO,IL)Logan Square Auditorium (Chicago,IL),Underground Lounge (Chicago, IL) Us Beer Co.( Chicago,IL) MADPLANET(MILWUKEE,WI)Treats ( Milwaukee,WI) Club Kryptonite (Rockford, IL)EMERGENZA FEST (Chicago,IL) Mobfest (Chicago,IL)Midwest Music Summit (Indianapolis, IN),Mc Cools (South Haven, IN)HARD TIMES (ROCKFORD,IL),TEXAS LOUNGE (ROCKFORD,IL),JOE'S BAR (CHICAGO,IL),ELK GROVE PAVILLION (ELK GROVE,IL),CLUB ANTHING(MILWAUKEE,WI)TREATS(MILWAUKEE,WI)SILK(MILWAUKEE,WI),
STAGE 83(LEMONT,IL)VNUKS(CUDAHY,WI)S.T.D.(Shawano,WI)
GRIGORI 3 has performed live with various nationals acts including SONATA ARCTICA ( NUCLEAR BLAST)DRY KILL LOGIC(ROADRUNNER),MUSHROOMHEAD,HANZEL UND GRETYL(METROPOLIS),CROSSBREED,INDEX CASE(MORTAL MUSIC),WHITE KNUCKLE TRIP(TRUE PLAYER),GENITORTURERS(CAPITAL),DOPE(ARTEMIS), PITBULL DAY CARE(CLEOPATRA) ,SLICK IDIOT(ITCHY RECORDS)& SOCIETY 1 (EARACHE)
SPECIAL THANKS TO: SKANK,FIGUREH8,MUSICAL MINISTRY.COM,DONKEY PUNCH,SLAVE DRIVER,JILT,SUPERMERCADO,NDX,FUELED BY HATE,FAR FROM WELL,COTF,FASHIONBOMB,MARAZENE,SOIL,DISTURBED,WET ANIMAL,MARCATO,WKT,LOCKJAW,12TH GATE,ION VEIN,PLASMATA,VOO DOO KITTY,DIGITAL MINDY & DESTROPHY AND SO MANY MORE AREA BANDS!
White Knuckle Trip feat. Gwen of Grigori 3 - The I In Seperation
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GRIGORI 3 CONFIRMED FOR GOTHIC FEST 2007
THIS MONTH
THE BAND IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THE VIDEO" DEFENDE" FROM THE UPCOMING MOVIE/SOUNDTRACK "TRISTE EDAD"(RESURRECTION M. PICTURES)
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GRIGORI 3 IN METAL HAMMER UK MAGAZINE ISSUE 162#-INCOMING SECTION
GRIGORI 3 IN ROCK ZINE MAGAZINE ISSUE NOVEMEBER 2007#-
..GRIGORI 3 INTERVIEW WITH ME IN ECHO IMMORTALIS MAGAZINE (WINTER ISSUE)
ORDER YOUR COPY NOW on ITUNES,BESTBUY.COM,VH1.COM AND MORE!THANKS TO ALL -FOR COMING OUT AND/OR SHOWING SUPPORT!! PICTURES BELOW!Cursor by www.Soup-Faerie.Com
