Nana Grizol is an American indie folk band based in Athens, Georgia, signed to Orange Twin Records. In addition to frontman Theo Hilton (Defiance, Ohio), Nana Grizol features Laura Carter (Elf Power, Neutral Milk Hotel), Robbie Cucchiaro (The Music Tapes, Neutral Milk Hotel), Jared Gandy (Witches), drummer Matte Cathcart and Kate Mitchell, Ian Rickert, Patrick Jennings and Michael Schneeweis (Michael Jordan Touchdown Pass). Solo artist Madeline Adams also appears on Love It Love It.[1]
Nana Grizol | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Athens, Georgia |
| Genres | Indie folk, indie rock, lo-fi, folk punk |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Orange Twin, Don Giovanni, Cruisin' |
| Members | Theo Hilton Madeline Adams Laura Carter Jared Gandy Patrick Jennings Robbie Cucchiaro |
| Past members | Michael Schneeweis Lacey Jon Kate Mitchell Ian Rickert Margaret Child Emily Simpson |
Nana Grizol released their debut album, Love It Love It on May 13, 2008.[2] Their second album, Ruth, was released on January 10, 2010.[1][3] Their third album Ursa Minor was released in 2017. A compilation of early recordings was released in 2019, titled Theo Zumm. Their fifth album South Somewhere Else, which was released on June 26, 2020, was announced with the release of the single Future Version.[4]
Members
edit- Current
- Theo Hilton – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar (2003–present)
- Madeline Adams – vocals, bass (2007–present)
- Laura Carter – drums, trumpet, clarinet (2007–present)
- Matte Cathcart – drums (2007–present)
- Jared Gandy – bass, guitar (2007–present)
- Patrick Jennings – piano, rhodes (2007–present)
- Robbie Cucchiaro – trumpet, euphonium, guitar, bari sax (2009–present)
- Former
- Kate Mitchell – trumpet (2007–2009)
- Ian Rickert – clarinet, harmonica (2007–2009)
- Margaret Child – glockenspiel, tambourine (2007–2009)
- Michael Schneeweis – writing (Ruth)
- Emily Simpson – vocals (Nightlights I-III+Tacoma Center 1600)
- Lacey Jon – percussion
Discography
edit| Release Date | Title | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2008 | Love It Love It | Orange Twin Record Company[2] | CD, LP |
| January 10, 2010 | Ruth | Orange Twin Record Company[3] | CD, LP |
| March 31, 2017 | Ursa Minor | Orange Twin Record Company[5] | CD, LP |
| June 26, 2020 | South Somewhere Else | Don Giovanni Records / Arrowhawk Records | CD, LP |
| December 23, 2022 | Dancing Dogs | Cruisin Records | LP, Digital |
| Release Date | Title | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2018 | Theo Zumm | CRUISIN' RECORDS | CD, LP |
| Release Date | Title | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nightlights I-III + Tacoma Center 1600 | Self Released | MP3 |
References
edit- ^ a b Monger, James Christopher. "Nana Grizol Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ a b Hilton, Robin (19 August 2008). "Nana Grizol: 'Circles 'Round The Moon'". NPR. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ a b Frisicano, Andrew (2 November 2009). "E6's Nana Grizol – new album, MP3 & 2009 tour dates". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Nana Grizol – Future Version (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
- ^ Schecter, Karina (23 April 2017). "Nana Grizol Springs Back into Relevancy with an Incredible New Album". WRVU. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
External links
edit- Nana Grizol page at Orange Twin Records
- Nana Grizol Official