Rio Grand

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RIO GRAND IS FOUR TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO BLEND THEIR ROUGH EARTHY SOUND WITH THE FLAVORS OF SOUTHERN ROCK FAVORITES THE LIKES OF THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND AND MARSHALL TUCKER. iT'S NEW AND FAMILIAR AT THE SAME TIME. HERE IS THEIR STORY.
- Danny began his musical career as a roadie for a south Texas band. Down time between shows left room for one of the band members to show him a couple of chords on the guitar. Those three chords sparked an intrest in performing that has been going strong ever since. "Once it's in your blood - it's hard to stop" he says. Life on the road landed him a regular gig with capital recording artist Allison Paige which in turn united him with Tommy Rennick and Graham Artist Management. Two years later their combined efforts brought to life Rio Grand and a record deal with Curb Records.
- Being a relative of Tex Ritter had music in Lance's blood from the day he was born. His biggest influence was Elvis and his dream was to one day become a recording artist. He had no intentions of stopping until he reached his goal, Carnegie Hall. He also performed the National Anthem for the Green Bay Packers and attended the University of Texas on two music scholarships. During his college years he appeared nightly at Herbert Graham's club Graham Central Station in San Antonio perfecting his skills as an entertainer. It was from there that he was introduced to the other members of Rio Grand and his ralization of becoming a recording artist came to fruition.
- Tommy started dabbling in music at the age of 16 when his uncle bought him a red Gremlin bass. With influences from Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty and the Beatles he honed his playing skills and landed his first gig at 19 with 37 South a Corpus Christi hometown band of his high school buddies. Four years at Texas A&M and a music degree later he began playing with Allison paige where he met Danny Rivera. It was a year later that the two formed what was to become Rio Grand.
- The youngest of three musical brothers, Fred began playing guitar at age 11. As the boys grew they began playing nightclubs and bars from El Paso to Jacksonville. Over time they found they enjoyed the art of writing original music over performing and disbanded. Fred pressed on with various bands but found most members not too interested in maintaining a grueling tour schedule so in frustration he took a day job and a break from the business. It wasn't long after that he was approached by a member of Herbert Graham's Management team and asked him if he'd be interested in playing with a new band called Rio Grand. He'd seen them perform and his answer was "It's magic and I have to a part of it."
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It doesn't matter if you are southern or not, Rio Grand's new song Storm Inside of Me, will wake up the southerner in all of you no matter where you live. Energetic, uplifting, music, but with a message that touches your soul. If you haven't heard Rio Grand, take time to listen to this talented group. You won't hear better music anywhere. The Storm Inside of Me really touched me, and I know it will touch you.
April C. -Christiansburg, VA
This by far is the BEST Rio Grand song!! You can feel the emotion in Danny' s voice. It is such a powerful song.....I LOVE IT!!!
Christine -Corpus Christi, TX
I love the pounding beat, and the vocals totally take me there! I can listen to this song again and again, it never gets old....Wish they would play at Backroads Bar and Grill in Brownwood, TX.
Karen -Brownwood, TX
The first Rio Grand songs I ever heard, before I saw Rio Grand in concert, were Guitar Talkin', Painted Pony Ride & Storm Inside of Me. And though I absolutely love all of them, Storm is the one that stayed stuck in my head everytime single time. Storm is a true power ballad and no doubt will strike others who hear it as such. In a word, the song is "catchy" and no doubt will earn Rio Grand the success they deserve.
Frances -Austin, TX
Storm Inside of Me is a grab you by the heart song. From the first guitar rift you are hooked on hearing the entire song. To know the band is playing the music themselves and performing all the vocals as well tells me this band is going to go places. I have seen them perform live for the first time recently and the only way to describe them is they are the "Garth Brooks" of bands.
Teddy H. -Tempe, AZ
You can hear and feel the emotions in this song not only in the lead singers voice but in the music as well. If you can listen to this song and not feel the depth of emotions in it you need to see your doctor immediately cause your heart is not working at all.
Sheryl J. -Atlanta, GA
I love this song!!!!! When will I be able to get the CD?
Jeff N. -Concord, NC
Storm Inside of Me is such a powerful song. The music sets the mood and if you close your eyes you can't help but see each line of the song unfold before you. This is a song begging for a video. And the perfect way to introduce this great new band to a whole new audience.
Mary B. -Dothan, GA
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I find myself going to Grand Stand"s page several times a day to listen to Storm Inside of Me. I love this song. Can't wait to hear it on the radio!
Jennifer B. -Denver, CO.
Storm Inside of Me is a perfect marriage of music and lyrics. Rio Grand delivers it in a way that goes beyond touching your heart. It touches your very soul.
Liz W. -Seatle, Wa.
Storm Inside of me is frikkin awesome!!
John G. -Beeville, TX.
When I listen to Storm Inside of Me, the emotion coming through are so strong it makes me want to walk into the rain, put my arm around the singer and tell him it's gonna be ok. It is such a great song and performed so well.
Kara B. -Franklin, TN.
I love this song. When can I expect to see them in my part of the country?
Andrea L. -Buffalo, NY.
From the very first guitar chord, "Storm Inside of Me" sweeps you into a musical journey through someones heartbreak. You actually feel everything he is feeling so much that you find yourself trying to remember the words to "Good Day Sunshine" once the song is over. Keep em coming Rio Grand.
Leah H. -Tulsa, OK.
Storm Inside of Me is one of my favorite Rio Grand songs. The music and lyrics create a captivating story that draw you in and keep you listening to every word. You can't help but move to the music while listening. The crescendo of the music and the harmonies of the vocals going into the chorus are amazing and make you want to move to the music. Very simply this song touches your heart, body and soul.
Joyce H. -San Antonio, TX.
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