Artist description Former Seconds Flatguitarist/songwriter LarryHoskinson andsinger/songwriter MollyWarren have joined forces with drummer MatthewSmith andguitarist/songwriter JefChandler to create LarryFante & the Greasy Grandes.The style of the band rangesfrom sultry country toswampy, lilting rock’n’roll,but no matter what the styleentertainment is guaranteed.Blending their distinctivelydifferent voices to createsmooth, catchy harmonies,the pair is also anoutstanding songwritingteam. From poignantpost-war ballads such as“Name on the Wall,” and “Boys Will Make You Cry,”to rousing anthems like “AllNighter,” they will have youlaughing, crying, anddancing all in one night ofnonstop entertainment.

Music Style punk/rock/rockabilly/folk

Musical Influences John Lennon, David Bowie, Nanci Griffith, Joni Mitchell

Similar Artists David Bowie, the Beatles

Artist History Larry Hoskinson has spent just about his entire life making music,learning to play the guitar when he was a child. He has shared the stagewith such artists as The Marshall Tucker Band, Steve Earle, The Band,and Alison Kraus . His songs have earned international airplay andcritical acclaim. Molly Warren has also spent her life playing music. She took uppiano and violin as a child, and later learned guitar when she needed anoutlet to write songs. She began performing as a solo act in 1994 andformed her first band, Black Cat Bone, in 1995. Molly has performed inmany other situations, with bands, choirs, and orchestras.

Group Members Larry Fante - vocals, lead guitar, bassMolly Warren - vocals, bass, violin, guitarJef Chandler - vocals, guitar, bassMatthew Smith - drums

Instruments acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums, violin, harmony vocals

Albums "Howl" 1999; "Royally Depressed" (single) 1999

Press Reviews “Molly and Larry are a realmusical treat, a tight, talentedacoustic duo with hot harmoniesand a catchy acoustic sound.They were the surprise of the thenight during a recentsinger-songwriter supershow atthe Grey Eagle Music Hall inAsheville. I can't wait to hearthem again,” -Tony Kiss, EntertainmentEditor, The AshevilleCitizen-Times.

Additional Info mp3s widely available - live cuts, etc

Location Greenville, SC - USA

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