Music
Press
"a nice crisp sound reminiscent of old Brian Auger oblivion express, a dash of jazz a pinch of funk and a teaspoon of r&b make these boyz a worthy provider of ole fashioned blue eyed soul" - Dan Burchet of Urban Pop
"STAY POSITIVE Grow are keeping it real on Livin Lovin Learnin"
http://thephoenix.com/Providence/Music/74724-Stay-positive/ - Chris Conti, The Phoenix
Here is the link to the Motif Magazine article.
http://motifmagazine.net/?q=node/526 - G.W. Mercure, Motif Magazine
Discography
Livin' Lovin' Learnin'
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Bio
Straight from the smallest state in America comes a hot new band with a fresh new sound...It's "GROW"! This high energy, 6 man ensemble has been on the rise for close to 3 years now, bringing there act to venues all over the east coast. "GROW" has managed to skillfully and seamlessly weave together several musical styles including: Rock & Roll, Funk, Blues, Soul, Jazz, and Hip Hop. "GROW" is led by keyboard extraordinaire and lead vocalist Matt Odabashian. Members also include Matt's twin brother Mike Oodabashian on drums, guitar wiz Gaku Murata, Nate Beauvais on Bass and Ian Katz on tenor saxophone and Backing Vocals. "GROW" also features well known, local hip hop artist Sneak Techniks as their exclusive MC. Combined, "GROW" is a musical force to be reckoned with. Not only does this band generate a mind blowing sound and rhythm, they also deliver a strong message. The lyrical content contained in each song sheds light on real life issues that affect us all such as; Corrupt Politics, Life and Death, Organized Religion, The Power of Love, The Sting of Betrayal and The Importance of Our Family & Friends.
GROW and its members have shared the stage with many big name artists, here are just a few:
1) The Wailers
2) Martin Sexton
3) Method Man
4) Jedi Mind Tricks
5) Chevelle
6) Drowning Pool
7) Steel Pulse
8) Mighty Sam McLain Band
9) The Brew
10) The Breakfast
The band has played quite a few shows at colleges and universities:
1) Brown University Spring Fling
2) Rhode Island College Senior Day
3) Hampshire College
4) URI
5) Smith College
Radio Airplay:
1) WXRV 92.5 The River Boston, MA
2) WRIU 90.3 URI Radio South Kingston, RI
3) WBSR 88.9 Brown University "BSR LIVE" Brown University Providence, RI
www.myspace.com/growri
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