The Grip Weeds

Rank #91 Highland Park, NJ Rock / Psychedelic / Power Pop

About

Members: Kurt Reil, Rick Reil, Kristin Pinell, Dave DeSantis

Sounds Like: The Who, The Beatles, Oasis, Fleet Foxes, Buffalo Springfield

Label: Rainbow Quartz, Wicked Cool

Manager: Eli Ransford

Bio: A powerhouse pop-psyche band extraordinaire who write insanely gripping melodic nuggets- a gorgeous alchemy of the 60's and 70's brought into the 21st century, with ripping guitars, explosive drumming and golden harmonies. More info and their complete catalog at www.gripweeds.com!

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“Simply the best Christmas album I have heard. Ever. Tidings of comfort and joy, indeed.”

— popthatgoescrunch

“Their jangly guitars ring like church and sleigh bells, their organ chords glow like an open fire on which chestnuts roast, and their angelic harmonies would make their former choir masters beam with pride. With the Grip Weeds’ trademark sounds so full of holiday spirit and cheer, this record will put anyone who hears it, regardless of religious persuasion or Scrooge-like inclinations, under the influence of Christmas.”

— Baron Saturday, Kool Kat

“Your Mojo-reading Uncle's perfect gift, sorted.”

— The Sunday Times (UK)

“This is what Power Pop is all about, people! All hail The Grip Weeds, the God's of Jingle Jangly guitars, sweet hooks, and rockin' rhythms!”

— Stubbys Christmas.com

“Christmas Album of the Year!”

— Sound+Vision

“...a rousing mix of originals and less-than-predictable covers. Heavy, man!”

— Hip Christmas.com

“Under the Influence of Christmas is that rare holiday album that probably sounds as goodin the summer as it does in December.”

— Musoscribe

“...this album should be savored like a fine wine. Yes, five years is a long wait -- but boy was it worth it.”

— Powerpopaholic

“Consider it a doubly generous one-two punch for both the ears and the eyes!”

— Miss Dolly Mod, My Old Kentucky Blog

"Strange Change Machine roars to life with an explosion of drum rolls...throbbing guitar delays, ringing major seventh chords, and soaring harmonies are proof once again that The Grip Weeds belong in rock’s pantheon."

— Good Sound

“If there’s one band you can always rely on for a good blast of paisley-pricked power pop, it’s The Grip Weeds. Encore! Encore! Encore!”

— Beverly Patterson, Something Else

“...shimmers with chiming ’60s-style guitars, lush harmonies, and Kurt’s powerhouse drumming, which recalls his primary influence, Keith Moon.”

— Gail Worley, Modern Drummer

“A double studio album in 2010 certainly conjures up images from a different time in music...The Grip Weeds make a strong case for its continued existence with "Strange Change Machine... Four Stars.” (Goldmine's Pick of The Summer)”

— Goldmine

“Brothers Kurt and Rick Reil draw on everyone's favourite 1960s psyche pop bands on their generous double-CD... the final tracks refocus the Weed’s apparently undiminished powers... Three Stars. ”

— The Sunday Times (London, UK)

“A full-on guitar attack, timeless harmonies and a real sense of urgency in the playing combine to make it a hugely enjoyable listen.”

— AmericanaUK

“Strange Change Machine represents the band at their peak..and in the future this will always be the album that all of their other recordings are measured by.”

— Baby Sue

"The fifth Grip Weeds album is a doozy...a fresh take on what those in the know call rock and roll."

— California Chronicle

"Yes, it’s that good... chock full of nearly-perfect guitar pop that recalls every band you’ve ever loved, without resorting to phony English accents... Get this."

— Mike Fornatale, SHINDIG

“The natural progression from the Who to the Jam to Oasis”

— Village Voice

"The Grip Weeds have a palpable group chemistry that so many bands boast of but so few actually possess."

— Fred Mills, Magnet

“Bursting with terrific songs.”

— Ken Barnes, USA Today

"The kick, thrill, and immediacy of something new and exciting...That they’re now in the studio recording their next album gives me reason to feel hopeful about 2009."

— Joe Taylor, Soundstage AV

“The sumptuous guitar sounds are the Grip Weeds’ glory...”

— Q Magazine

“Mighty fine trip.”

— Rolling Stone (Germany)

“Glistening harmonies, deliciously jangly guitars and tightly constructed songs make [The Grip Weeds] the genuine article in a crowded field of power pop wannabes.”

— Luke Torn, Pop Culture Press

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2012
Dec 7

Maxwell's
Hoboken, NJ, US | 9:00pm
Maxwell's
Hoboken, NJ, US
Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:00pm
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Under The Influence Of Christmas Holiday Show! The Grip Weeds will perform many cuts from their Holiday CD The Guardian in the UK called "Your Mojo-reading Uncle's perfect gift, sorted." Guest appearance by members of The Left Banke.
2012
Dec 1

The Record Collector St…
Bordentown, NJ, US | 7:30pm
The Record Collector Store
Bordentown, NJ, US
Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:30pm
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A Christmas Show!
2012
Sep 22

Apple Squeeze Festival
Lenox, MA, US | 12:00pm
Apple Squeeze Festival
Lenox, MA, US
Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:00pm
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The Grip Weeds will play three sets of music at this Fall Harvest Festival in the Berkshire Mountains!
2012
Sep 8

Parkside Lounge
New York, NY, US | 2:00am
Parkside Lounge
New York, NY, US
Sat Sep 08, 2012 2:00am
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CAVESTOMP MUSIC PRESENTS ROCK BANDS WITH HEADLINER @ 11:30 THE GRIP WEEDS
2012
Aug 18

Long Lake Music Fest
Long Lake, NY, US | 12:00pm
Long Lake Music Fest
Long Lake, NY, US
Sat Aug 18, 2012 12:00pm
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First appearance in the Adirondack Mountains of NY. Alternate Location: Mt. Sabattis Pavilion

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Mitch Marcoulier
Really Dig'n your sound! Cool cover of Rock'n Roll Star!! Happy New Year! Best to you in 2013! Cheers, Mitch
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