The Grand Elegance
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The Grand Elegance is an American
psychedelic blues band from Long Beach, CA formed in 1997. In 2000, they released a 5 song CD titled "Vicious Circles" on Prime Directive Records
. Shortly thereafter bassist Julian Devillier left the band, leaving them as a 4 piece. In 2002 they released a 2 song 7" ("The Sex") which was limited to 300 copies on white vinyl. Around 2003 they added guitarist Orlando Sanchez (I'm Gonna Stab You, Parade's End
), and in 2006 released an LP titled "Warm Summer Nights".
Guitarist Kyle Mullarky also plays guitar in The Shore
and has played with The Starlite Desperation
. Drummer Anthony Matarazzo plays in FM Bats
(Vinyl Dog Records, Sound-Virus) and Some Days, and formerly played with Jail Weddings. Keyboard player Chris Badger plays in Hydrahead Records' Everlovely Lightningheart.
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psychedelic blues band from Long Beach, CA formed in 1997. In 2000, they released a 5 song CD titled "Vicious Circles" on Prime Directive Records
Prime Directive Records
Prime Directive Records is an independent record label based in Balboa, CA. Started in 1997, the label is notable for releasing the debut albums of a number of bands which would go on to success in the hardcore punk and metalcore genre....
. Shortly thereafter bassist Julian Devillier left the band, leaving them as a 4 piece. In 2002 they released a 2 song 7" ("The Sex") which was limited to 300 copies on white vinyl. Around 2003 they added guitarist Orlando Sanchez (I'm Gonna Stab You, Parade's End
Parade's End
Parade's End is a tetralogy by Ford Madox Ford published between 1924 and 1928. It is set mainly in England and on the Western Front in World War I, where Ford served as an officer in the Welch Regiment, a life vividly depicted in the novels.In 1998, the Modern Library ranked Parade's End 57th on...
), and in 2006 released an LP titled "Warm Summer Nights".
Guitarist Kyle Mullarky also plays guitar in The Shore
The Shore
The Shore is an American rock group founded in Silver Lake, CA by frontman Ben Ashley. The Shore are heavily influenced by psychedelic bands like The Byrds, The Beatles, Coldplay, and The Beach Boys as well as Britpop groups Oasis and The Verve.-Biography:...
and has played with The Starlite Desperation
The Starlite Desperation
The Starlite Desperation is a rock band originally from Monterey, California. Combining elements of garage rock, punk, psychedelic music, goth rock, post punk, glam rock and 60's Pop. They released three full length records, 1 EP, and 3 singles, on several labels, including Gold Standard Laboratories...
. Drummer Anthony Matarazzo plays in FM Bats
FM Bats
FM Bats is a four-piece punk band from Long Beach, California that formed in 2004, consisting of singer Todd Jacobs , formerly of The Distraction, Le Shok, and Neon King Kong; bassist Leonardo Salas of Parades End and I'm Gonna Stab You; drummer Tony Matarazzo of Grand Elegance ; Brett Cutts; and...
(Vinyl Dog Records, Sound-Virus) and Some Days, and formerly played with Jail Weddings. Keyboard player Chris Badger plays in Hydrahead Records' Everlovely Lightningheart.
Personnel
- Warren Thomas - vocals
- Kyle Mullarky - guitar
- Chris Badger - keyboards
- Anthony Matarazzo - drums
- Orlando Sanchez - guitar
- Funboy - bass
Singles & EP's
- (20002000 in musicSee also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
) - Vicious Circles (EP) (Prime Directive RecordsPrime Directive RecordsPrime Directive Records is an independent record label based in Balboa, CA. Started in 1997, the label is notable for releasing the debut albums of a number of bands which would go on to success in the hardcore punk and metalcore genre....
) - (20022002 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
) - The Sex (single) (Prime Directive RecordsPrime Directive RecordsPrime Directive Records is an independent record label based in Balboa, CA. Started in 1997, the label is notable for releasing the debut albums of a number of bands which would go on to success in the hardcore punk and metalcore genre....
)
Albums
- (20062006 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
) - Warm Summer Nights (Weather Machine, Prime Directive RecordsPrime Directive RecordsPrime Directive Records is an independent record label based in Balboa, CA. Started in 1997, the label is notable for releasing the debut albums of a number of bands which would go on to success in the hardcore punk and metalcore genre....
)
External links
- The Grand Elegance - Official Site
- Prime Directive Records - Label