THE GRANNIES

Rank #106 San Francisco, CA Rock / Punkrock / Punkrock

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Members: Bjorn Toulouse - Vocals, Lois "Carmen" DeNominator - Lead Guitar, Granzig - Bass, Drool cup - Rhythm Guitar, Granimal - Drums

Sounds Like: Leatherface, Flipper, Poison Idea, Turbonegro

Label: Wondertaker, Saustex

Bio: On a hot July night in 1999, five grown men dressed as old ladies crossed 11th St in San Francisco and hit the stage at the Paradise Lounge. 14 years, 7 Jack Endino produced albums, 3 European tours, more than a few beer soaked house dresses, some delighted fans, some not-so delighted soundmen, a... See Full Bio

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Just back from 9 shows in 10 days in Europe - 2 new live videos UP NOW! Cheers

Press

"It wasn't meteors crashing into the earth that killed off the dinosaurs, IT WAS THE GRANNIES! No sonic boom that started the universe, IT WAS THE GRANNIES! The music is infectious and the energy contagious. It's music made with passion, a passion that never died, that never quit and never gave up, a passion pushed by the sheer joy of rockin'."

— Abraham Rodriguez, SPREAD #2 SPRING 2013

"The Grannies, looking like a dystopian nightmare vision of glam, kick up a mighty ruckus and are anchored by a hot rhythm section."

— Mr. Stash, Stash Dauber Blog

"So be it - a trip that was great fun, and entertainment on my imaginary scale THE GRANNIES get ten out of ten points. Because I do not know what punk rock act could entertain their audience better."

— Stefan, Rockstage Riot

“Punk-rock bands built around a gimmick usually focus far more attention on concept than they do songs and execution, but for well over a decade, the profane rabblerousers behind Bay Area group The Grannies has been mixing their love for ridiculous shennanigans with some solid and serious rock and roll. The Grannies look the part in their thrift-store old lady dresses and wigs while delivering a trashy, furious assault that echoes the likes of The New York Dolls, The Dictators and Motorhead. Sluggo and company have been entertaining the masses with their onstage antics and infectious anthems drawn from such fittingly titled efforts as Taste the Walker, the outtakes/demos collection Incontinence and the band's latest effort For Those About To Forget To Rock with their regular local shows and tours abroad”

— Dave Pehling, KTVU News

“If you are a fan of The Hellacopters or The Dictators, this record encompasses all points inbetween. I would also highly recommend picking up the LP version of this record as it comes in one slick ass package and includes a download card. One look and listen to this sucker and you’re guaranteed to load your adult diaper…Granny-style! ”

— Melvin McMichaels, Rank And Revue

“The Grannies: Beneath their Granny outfits is a gloriously unhinged SF-based punk band with some great songs and pretty funny lyrics, and they keep getting better. They take themselves seriously just exactly enough and no more. ”

— Jack Endino, endino.com/blog

"The Grannies out of San Fransico had to be one of the best punk rock shows I have been to since the mid 80's. Loud, obnoxious, tight, and crazy. I feel for all the Anchorites who didn't make it to this one. Looking forward to their return!"

— Evil Ted and the Thick Pink Antiseptic, MySpace Blog

"San Francisco punk band, The Grannies, throw it down in house coats and buckets of raw energy. They left Koots with one less guitar. This was a show to see!"

— Chilkoot Charlie's, Chilkoot Charlie's

“Garage rock with heavy attitude, The Grannies are passing a decade as San Francisco's premier blast of insanity. The toughest men in dresses since dad had that month of "finding himself" in the early '80s. ”

— Tony DuShane, SF Gate

"THE GRANNIES are my favorite Punk'n'Roll band on the planet."

— Mark Marchman, www.peacedogman.com

"THE GRANNIES will save Rock'n'Roll from itself."

— Jack Endino, endino.com

“Mix the frantic three chord riff rock of G.B.H. with the in-your-face approach of the Dwarves - and add in Divine's fashion sense for good measure -- and voila, you now have the ingredients for a Grannies' cocktail. ”

— Greg Prato , All Music .com

“The word was already making the rounds that this bunch of moldy old punk rockers, whose history consists chiefly of dressing up like old ladies, getting fucked upand fucking things up while decent folk looked on in horror were a definite must see. Starting with a solid round of pre-set drinking,the typical GRANNIES show includes lots of kicking and fussing and usually culminates with something being broken,or set on fire,or broken and set on fire. ”

— John O'Neill, San Francisco Bay Guardian

“It’s simply the worst band gimmick since a buncha Christian puffballs dressed up like bumblebees, and believe me, the Grannies KNOW it, it’s just too fuckin’ late to stop now. Eschewing the speed-trial flail of their previous outings, on “Erected Ladyman” THE GRANNIES toss in all manner of great rock n’ roll song – ya get the bitchin’ Twin-Tone-esque roots n’ roll of the touching pseudo-ballad “The Wrong Song”, the 70’s thunderboogie express of “Drainpipe”, the Dolls-y swagger-glam of “Teenage Kicks”, the Motor City meltdown of biker-scuzzfest “Crime Still Pays” - and lotsa fast n’ nasty stabs of punk-ass speed rock in between.........”

— Ken McIntire, Sleazegrinder

“........Best of all, regardless of what mode they’re in, whether it’s sincere rock revivalists or snotty, tranny-granny punk rock assholes, they lay on the hooks and the howls and the cock-rockin’ guitar solos like…like they’re not even dressed like arthritic 70 year old broads at all. Trust me on this one, as soon as the nurse is done giving you a sponge bath, tell her to get you a copy of this record. It’s almost as good as those awesome big blue pills they give you whenever you get caught jerking off in the TV room. ”

— Sleazegrinder

“...SF's THE GRANNIES bring it on, in full(and frightening) grandmotherly regalia no less,and are here to assault your ears with something mean,something dirty,and something completely rock n roll....With song titles like "My Life Was Ruined by Rock N Roll","Taste the Walker",and "Grannies Gonna Get You" you should be afraid, very afraid.”

— Megan Seling, The Stranger

“...THE GRANNIES sound mixes melodic, hard-charging punk with soulful grunge (no small wonder that their producer is grunge architect Jack Endino) and sleazy, balls-out rock n’ roll. It’s a tasty confection made even tastier by their flair for penning memorable, catchy songs with tongue in cheek titles (and subject matter) like “Don’t Step on My Tits” and “Jesus Was a Homo.” They’re also adept at conjuring up the odd serious tune, like the affecting “The Wrong Song” from their “Erected Lady Man” album. THE GRANNIES are a fucking good band, man. Which makes me wonder why they’re not bigger. And then I remember why – it’s because they’re dressed like crazy old women.”

— Sleazegrinder

"Killer tunes...THE GRANNIES Rule! Deal with it."

— Dawn Anderson, Backfire , Seattle

“Dress like a woman. Talk like a man. Rock like a goddamned motherfucker. This is THE GRANNIES’ creed, and I love them for it. Yes, for all their foolish outlaw, gun-totin’, hotrod, transvestite, gross out geriatric aesthetic, these freaks can rock and have fun doing it...I’m just glad there are guys working in that tradition and making no apologies for it. The cover of the Undertones’ “Teenage Kicks” is a spirited surprise that blends right into the mix of originals. “Crap My Dress” is a stupidly hilarious rocker. “Not In The Face” is more than a warning. “Crank The Suck” closes everything out in proper Grannies fashion with killer licks and chants of “Fuck not fight!” What more do you want? THE GRANNIES will give it to you, pretty boy. (“Erected Lady Man” Wondertaker CD) ”

— Sean Lambert, Verbicide

"I would hate for this to be anyone's chief mode of artistic expression."

— JR HIggins, Backfire , Seattle

“Dressing in drag is a time honored RnR tradition,with bands like the NY Dolls paving the way for High heel wearing musicians to feel empowered,even sexy.There is however,nothing sexy about THE GRANNIES.The band members look like Nick Nolte's mug shot if he had been dress as the lady from "Mama's Family"...............”

— Musicdownload.com

“.......They sound like it too,and that is meant as a huge compliment."”

— Musicdownload.com

“THE GRANNIES CD "Erected Ladyman" kicks ass from start to finish, a hot-on-the-burner tile-blaster of belligerent, raucous and downright scary raw punk energy. Somewhere between the Mono Men, KISS-meets-The-Simpsons-Retirement-Castle and the Makers, THE GRANNIES are titans of killer punk rock guitar, a jet engine roar of fire-starting brutality. What could make it better? Old lady outfits! Heavily checked for by such diverse punk throwrags, zines and websites as: Razorcake, Blender, Backfire, Toxic Flyer, Trashcompactor and Sleazegrinder.”

— Angie Bowie, bettyjack.com

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The Corner Of Fuck …

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Just Head

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That's How I Escape…

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Denture Breath

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The Grannies at B.O.B. Fest 2013 - "Cranked Up Really High"

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Sat
Apr 13

Benders Bar and Grill
San Francisco, CA, US | 8:00pm
Benders Bar and Grill
San Francisco, CA, US
Sat Apr 13 8:00pm
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This will be a Benefit for Joe Dean (Tender, Man Cougars, etc.) who broke his neck last week and will be recovering for the next 3 months.
Fri
Mar 29

THE PITS
Kortrijk, BE | 8:00pm
THE PITS
Kortrijk, BE
Fri Mar 29 8:00pm
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Wed
Mar 27

Hafenklang
Hamburg, DE | 8:00pm
Hafenklang
Hamburg, DE
Wed Mar 27 8:00pm
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Tue
Mar 26

Daemonens Port
Copenhagen, DK | 8:00pm
Daemonens Port
Copenhagen, DK
Tue Mar 26 8:00pm
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Sun
Mar 24

Waschhaus Potsdam
Potsdam, DE | 8:00pm
Waschhaus Potsdam
Potsdam, DE
Sun Mar 24 8:00pm
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Chapa
Rock On guys...
Mike Glendinning
Nice
TYM DEAL
Excellent punk sound and attitude.
Ecologyngle
CHAIN WALLET * is rocking our evening on the east coast!!! cheers * Patricia
Hate For State
Great punk sound! I like the dueling guitar sound of "My Middle Finger Says It All" We should swap gigs sometime. Keep up the great work!