Artist description GRAY-V is Richmond's premiere "original" pop,rock,funk band. These guys not only jam their asses off, but all four members write and sing lead vocals. There is a heavy side to their jam style, sort of Zeppelin meets Zappa over bicuits. Sometimes GRAY-V is just plain hillarious entertainment, one has to see the performance to fully appreciate the GRAY-V experience.

Music Style Ass kicking groove blended with witty lyrics and stirred repeatedly with improvisation.

Musical Influences Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd,Curtis Mayfield,Beck,MMW,Charles Mingus,Hendrix,Beatles,Miles Davis,Orbital,Elton John

Similar Artists It is hard to pidgeon hole GRAY-V's sound. Totally 70's R & B with Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, Ween, and Zappa overtones. This band is funky! ALL THE TIME! Four writers make for a very eclectic mix.

Artist History The guys in GRAY-V have been at it now for three years. The drummer and bassist are brothers and they are joined by two lifetime family friends. Both play guitar rhythm/lead and one doubles on keyboards. GRAY-V has just retired a three year weekly run at Richmond's only jamband specialty club. The boys are hungry for the road and with local sales of their self-recorded debut reaching levels out weighing supply, it is time to spread the sauce.

Group Members Trey Batts- Guitar, Vocals, Synth, Overall WeirdnessJason Campbell - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, CookingDusty Ray Simmons - Drums, Groove, Vocals, VibeJeremy Simmons - Bass, Vocals, Energy, behind the scenes

Instruments 2 Guitars, Drums, Keys, Synth,Bass

Albums THE VERY LAST FIRST ALBUM

Press Reviews "It's a hysterical show destined to go in any direction on any given night. There's a buzz about this band -and it's suggested that you have one when you see them." - Punchline 6/10/99"The GRAY-V crowd is a mixed bag which is indicative of their all-over-the-place style and musical taste."" It's everything..""..and a little improv for taste.So yeah,their alot like the food."-Punchline 3/8/01

Location Richmond, VA - USA

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