Artist description From 1996 to 1999, Whirled Peas went through its share of changes. Songs always were excuses to facilitate a good jam. As long as the beginnings and endings had a little structure, the stuff in the middle could change one day to the next. Long live improvisation!

Music Style psychedelic rock

Musical Influences Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Hot Tuna, Bela Fleck

Similar Artists Whirled Peas

Artist History Having originally assembled in 1996, some members had come and gone due to various professional and personal reasons. Our last public performance was in August of 1999.

Group Members Miner Gleason, violin & vocals; Greg Noble, drums; Dave Griffith, bass; Mark Watkins, guitar; Jim Ray, guitar & vocals.

Instruments guitar, violin, bass, drums

Albums Green Chunks

Press Reviews Blue Moon Rising went to # 8 on Rolling Stone's web site in the pop and rock charts in July 1999. It was probably a Y2K glitch; what the hay, I'll take what I can get!

Location Raleigh, NC - USA

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