Basic Information

Label: Independant
Members: Jenny Ritter - Vocals/Gutiar, Phaedra "Anchor" Kemp - Vocals/Drums, Terri Upton - Vocals/Bass

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The Gruff
Victoria, BC, CA        Folk / Country / Roots

Bio

Howdy. Welcome to Gruff Country. Not your standard “country,” this inspired and talented band out of Victoria, BC challenges you to pin a label on their music. With their easy, comfortable stage presence and delight in performance, The Gruff brings a smile to every audience. Their extensive experience shines through songs of love, heartache, travel, and hard work, interspersed with traditional tunes picked up over various journeys. This group's genuine chemistry is engaging. For 8 years, The...

Past Shows

Wed, Apr 14, 2010
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: 18+
Lethbridge, AB, CA
Sat, Aug 1, 2009
Doors Open: 9:30 PM
Ages: 18+
Lethbridge, AB, CA
Sat, Apr 25, 2009
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: 19+
Victoria, BC, CA
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: 19+
Vancouver, BC, CA
Thu, Feb 19, 2009
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: 19+
Victoria, BC, CA

Comments

Sam Weber
Sam Weber: general rolls like a tumbleweed 'pon a dusty plain. your music rolls! love it. just enough country.  Feb 09
Feels Like Home
Feels Like Home: Really enjoyed your tunes. Great vocals. Look forward to hearing more in the future - FLH  Oct 26
Shelly Dubois
Shelly Dubois: Great tunes and great sound ladies! Wishing you much success with your musical career.  Sep 30

Press

"You don't have to have the blues in order to sing them, nor do you have to hail from Texas in order to play country music. A Trail of Missing Thoughts...an impressive and thoughtful stroll through the bluegrass of Kentucky,the trad-country of Texas and the 1970s folk of California."
—  Mike Devlin, Victoria Times Colonist

Chart Position

Folk charts
for Victoria, BC, CA.

Artist Stats

Fans: 3,948
Song Plays: 789
Visits: 1,336
Widget Hits: 11,548

Status

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Blog

'M' Awards!
Feb 01, 2008 at 05:22 AM
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YnX_2fv2MCrSx6FdS79Kq9kw_3d_3d The Gruff is up for an 'M' Award for the second year in a row! Help us out by clicking on the link above to fill out the online ballad.

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