Artist description The essence of Sinister Grin's sound -- blues-based vocals -- is laid upon a sonic wall of thick riff-based guitar work. Flavored with funk-inspired bass lines, guitar harmony leads, syncopated fusionesque drumming and ethnic percussion, Sinister Grin's sound is made uniquely complete with three-part, jazz inspired vocal harmony. Their performances, which are usually not restricted to the venues' stages, often include a wide array of theatrics, costumery and audience participation.

Music Style Rock

Musical Influences Ozzy, Aerosmith, Yes, Rob Zombie

Similar Artists Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, White Zombie, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne

Artist History Sinister Grin is an Orange County-based rock band that originally formed in 1993. A frequent feature at Southern California's finer nightclubs such as the Coach House and the Galaxy Theatre, Sinister Grin has had the pleasure of opening for such national acts as Quiet Riot, LA Guns, Jani Lane (of Warrant fame), Robin Trower, Dave Mason and Yngwie J. Malmsteen.

Group Members Dee Williams on guitar, Kate Hill on lead vocals, Ron Giambastiani on lead guitar, Jason Marx on bass and backing vocals, David Marx on drums.

Instruments two guitars, bass guitar, drums, keyboards & percussion

Albums Sinister Grin (1999)

Press Reviews The Los Angeles Times lauded Sinister Grin's Performance when the band opened for Dave Mason at the Galaxy

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Location Westminster, CA - USA

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