Gruvis Malt
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| Grüvis Malt | |
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 (Grüvis Malt) |
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| Origin | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Genres | Futurock |
| Labels | Independent |
| Members | Gavin Castleton Brendan Bell Erik Nilsson Scott McPhail Justin Abene Steve Geuting |
Gruvis Malt or Grüvis Malt is a six piece band from Providence, Rhode Island that was formed in 1995. They have released 5 full length records albums independently, one full-length with the defunct label Lakeshore Records, and several EPs (independently). They are known for using irregular time signatures and unconventional chord progressions. They are also considered the founders of the niche genre "futurock."
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[edit] Band lineup
- Gavin Castleton – Keyboard/Vocals
- Brendan Bell - Vocals/Percussions
- Erik Nilsson – Saxophone
- Scott McPhail – Drums
- Justin Abene - Bass Guitar
- Steve Geuting - Guitar
(Erik is currently living in New York going to Law School)
[edit] Old Members
- Saunder Jurriaans - bass guitar, Now a member of Tarantula AD
- Ethan Ruzzano - guitar, trombone
- Steve Martinka - bass guitar
- Brandon Clemmens - bass guitar, now a member of Pan Tourismos and The Inconvincible
- Josh Hutchins (aka Johnny Longburns) - Turntables
- Reed Wallsmith - saxophone, now a member of Blue Cranes
[edit] Lumas
Lumas, the band's most cerebral canine is often referred to as a member of the band or even the creative genius behind the band. He often makes appearances at live shows and the band maintains that he has made an appearance on every album to date.
[edit] Discography
- Breakfast All Day (1996)
- Fetus EP (1997)
- Cromagnetic (1998)
- Sound Soldiers (1999)
- Backout Smiling (2000)
- ...With the Spirit of a Traffic Jam... (2002)
- Simon (2004)
- Maximum Unicorn (2005)
[edit] Vismal CDR Series
CD series using homemade packaging and CDR format as a means to publish the music as quickly and frequently as possible.
[edit] Tour History
Gruvis Malt toured the United States from 1998-2004, with bands like Locale AM, 9 Miles, One Drop, and most recently with Sage Francis as his backing band and opener. Strange Famous records released a live collection entitled Dead Poet Live Album chronicalling that tour, as well as a later collection Road Tested which features several recordings from that tour. Gruvis Malt has also played with Incubus, G Love & Special Sauce, The Roots, Save Ferris, Luscious Jackson, Atmosphere, Secret Chiefs, Buck 65, De La Soul, Sugarhill Gang, Wilco, Virginia Coalition, Brother Ali, Karl Denson, John Scofield, The Slip, Mos Def, Common, Evil D, Black Moon, Maceo Parker, 3rd Eye Blind, Fun Lovin Criminals, Ozomatli, Rustic Overtones, and many others.
[edit] Awards
- Best New Album of 2006 - Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll
[edit] Side Projects
- Gavin Castleton
- Jonny Classic and the Classic Johns - Brendan Bell
- Ebu Gogo - a collaboration of Brendan Bell, Justin Abene, and Gavin Castleton
