Rollo Greb

Rollo Greb is a peripatetic group of four musicians who converged in the heart of Tennessee in Murfreesboro. Finding a musical home just 30 miles from Nashville, Brian Dempsey, Brandon Dempsey, Harlan Smith and Patrick Johnson create a distinctive modern rock sound with nods to past American roots masters.



With primary emphasis on concrete songwriting, ambient aural textures, and an aggressive live performance, Rollo Greb is quickly developing a devoted fan base while releasing its debut self-titled album. All accomplished musicians on their own, the members of Rollo Greb draw upon the bottom-lands of the Mississippi Delta and the stark resonance of Appalachia to bolster their creative process.



"With an interesting name and straightforward style, two brothers formed Rollo Greb in 2003. They have been bonded in music for as long as they can remember through the rolling vocals and stimulating guitar cries and popping drum proficiency. Some of the members were in previous bands together until they found their niche in Rollo Greb.



Influenced mostly by Delta blues and British rock bands such as Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Wilco and Robert Johnson, their sound represents what they strive for musically as a band and as individuals. Their sound comes together nicely—mellow in some parts yet you find yourself wondering how the music became so subtly climactically cataclysmic. Some people have even been known to literally become airborne in their presence since the degree of awesomeness is often unexpected.



Rollo Greb released their self-titled, debut album in January 2009 and have been steadily working since then to expand their territory. They are currently finishing a second release, due out in the coming months via a new online music sharing and purchasing program. Listeners find it easy to fall into their music as they transport you to a different place altogether, which is why their new release and shows are highly anticipated." (Murfreesboro Pulse, March 17, 2010.)



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Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 at 5:53 pm — Filed Under: Live Music