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About Me

ANIMAL GRACE is an original rock/blues band based out of Springfield, Ohio. The band was which formed in early 1988 by guitarist and lead vocalist Tony Powell. Over the past ten years the band has undergone several member changes but has always remained committed to quality Rock & Roll. The band attributes its longevity to remaining diverse and creative, and having a deep desire to entertain.
ANIMAL GRACE has performed throughout the midwest, including clubs in Michigan, Kentucky, Illinios, Indiana, and most of Ohio. Their live performances are based on superb musicianship, focused intensity and a hunger to please the crowd.
ANIMAL GRACE'S original music, in recent months, has been played on local radio stations in the Dayton area such as WXEG 103.9 "THE X" and WWSU 106.9 Wright St. University as well as the now defunct WING FMs (102.9FM) Local Music show and special Christmas edition. The band's music has generated quite an interest stateside and abroad. We have had inquiries as far away as Holland, Sweden, Wales, Norway, Denmark, and Italy. Our music in its early creation, had received radio airplay on WING (formerly WAZU) 102.9 FM in Dayton, Ohio, WYSO 91.3 FM in Fairborn, Ohio, and several college stations in the southwestern Ohio region. In addition, they have had the opportunity to "open" for national recording artists Luxx in 2000 as well as Hurricane, Baton Rouge, Lord Tracy, and Danger Danger in the late 80's and early 90's.
ANIMAL GRACE released its debut CD Finally in August 1999. They released their second CD titled Act Of God in June of 2001 and it proves to be the key accomplishment for each member. The recording and final mastering were a true test of the band's stamina. Act Of God was also nominated for ALBUM OF THE YEAR in 2002 by The H.M.D. Music Resource Guide at www.TheHMD.com .
AG...3 was released near the end of 2004 and proves once again that the band is a major force to be reckoned with!Tony has also been named GUITARIST OF THE YEAR on TheHMD.com both in 2002 and 2003. Mark was listed as RHYTHM GUITARIST OF THE YEAR on TheHMD.com site in 2003. AG...3 has been nominated for Album Of The Year in 2004 as well on the site.
Animal Grace is currently working on their 4th CD to be released sometime in 2008.
The band has a link on the main index page for purchasing CDs, T-shirts, and bumper stickers as well as a group mailing list via YahooGroups and much more on www.AnimalGrace.com
You can check out "Not Anymore" from AG...3 for a limited time @ www.MySpace.com/McGuffys

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Member Since: 12/16/2004
Band Website: AnimalGrace.com
Band Members:
Tony Powell - Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Lead & Backing Vocals

Mark Palmer - Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Lead & Backing Vocals

Rob Myers - Bass Guitar, Lead and backing vocals

Kenny Barnett - Drums and Percussion, Lead and backing vocals

Influences: THIN LIZZY
KISS
BLACK SABBATH
CHEAP TRICK
LED ZEPPELIN
WHITESNAKE
Sounds Like: Straight forward 2 guitar "in your face" Rock N Roll!!!
Record Label: VOYEUR BROS.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Memorial Day Blog - AG in June!!!

Hello everyone. It has been a long time since I blogged in. I apologize for my lack of writing but I have been so busy with life. Between work, recording, putting this reunion show together, and tryin...
Posted by ANIMAL GRACE on Tue, 27 May 2008 04:07:00 PST

Happy New Year!!! AG Returns in March!!!

Hello to all. It has been a while since I blogged. I figured it was time to catch up and say "Hello" so here it goes.......................... First off, Happy New Year to everyone and I hope you an...
Posted by ANIMAL GRACE on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:28:00 PST

Merry Christmas to all my Blog Buddies!

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Posted by ANIMAL GRACE on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:43:00 PST

We are back and Its time to JAM!!!!

Hey everybody. What's up? Wow&&.. it has been awhile since I blogged. I really have been busy doing a lot of different things. I was enjoying the long Indian summer that we had this year. I al...
Posted by ANIMAL GRACE on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:36:00 PST

Throwin In The Blog!!!!!!

Hello To All. Well, it has been awhile since I chimed in. Looks like it's been since May. Well, let's just say it's been a busy summer for me. Between playing music, working, and spending time at the ...
Posted by ANIMAL GRACE on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:27:00 PST

Hello Again- It's Almost Summer Time!!!!

Hello Everybody. What's up???? It has been a while since I blogged. Figured It was time to waste some time so here it goes.......................... First off, thanks to everyone who made it out to C...
Posted by ANIMAL GRACE on Tue, 22 May 2007 09:21:00 PST

Where Did Spring Go? - AG returns this month!

Hello To all. What's Up? I hope everyone is doing fine. Me and the boys are chomping at the bit again to play. We hope everyone can come out and show their "AG support" at the Upper Deck next week. It...
Posted by ANIMAL GRACE on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:59:00 PST

Winter F---ing sucks!!!!

OK..............................It is official............................ I am tired of winter.......... I am throwing in the towel.............Hey.............I know that song!!!!!!!! Anyways, Happ...
Posted by ANIMAL GRACE on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:18:00 PST

Merry Christmas to all you Gracers!!!!

Hello To All. First off, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. I still can't believe 2006 is almost over. It just seems like it's over before it started. Wow! Time flies...
Posted by ANIMAL GRACE on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 07:07:00 PST

My Bass Student Dennis Dexter

Hello to all who reads my blog. On a somber note this holiday weekend..........I just wanted to let everyone know that I had a bass student named Dennis Dexter who died from cancer on Monday, N...
Posted by ANIMAL GRACE on Sat, 25 Nov 2006 12:20:00 PST