Holy Grove Working on New Album; Seek New Drummer
Holy Grove made a soulful debut via Heavy Psych Sounds in 2016 with their self-titled full-length (review here), full of right-on riffs, belted-out hooks and weighted nodding groove. They’ve spent a good amount of time since on the road supporting it. They did the West Coast and the East, and ventured to Europe alongside Boston’s Gozu. They’ve been at Hoverfest, Psycho Las Vegas and more besides. For a band with one album and a prior live EP (review here) out, they’ve amassed a considerable CV.
In the process, vocalist Andrea Vidal, guitarist Trent Jacobs and bassist Gregg Emley have already worked with a few different drummers. Founder Craig Bradford played on the album, but by the time the record came out, he’d been replaced twice over, by Ryan Northrop (ex-Sons of Huns) and subsequently by Adam Jelsing. As they start to move forward and begin the process of putting together their second long-player — currently being written — Holy Grove once again find themselves in need of a percussionist.
As you can see below, they’re looking for a swing player — anytime someone mentions Ian Paice, yes, swing is the thing — who hits hard and can tour as well. As crowded a scene as Portland is, and as good a band as Holy Grove are, I can’t imagine it’ll take all that long for them to get someone in the role, but here’s the want ad in case you or someone you know happens to be looking for an awesome drumming gig:
Portland based stoner/heavy blues/doom band Holy Grove is looking for a full-time dedicated drummer.
Here’s what we’re looking for……a hard hitter with big drums, the ability to swing/groove, and play in the style of John Bonham, Bill Ward, Ian Paice, Cozy Powell, Brant Bjork etc.
Our goal is to find someone dedicated, who can practice twice a week, and is able to tour when necessary (we’re not necessarily trying to live in our van, but we want be able get out a couple times a year.)
We have label and tour support for Europe, and are in the process of writing a new record for release this year.
Here are links to our music:
http://www.heavypsychsounds.com/bands/holy-grove.htm
https://holygrove.bandcamp.com/
Please have samples of your playing available, and send them to holygrovedrummer@gmail.com
If any of this sounds good, we’d love to hear from you!
https://www.facebook.com/holygroveband/
http://holygrove.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/HEAVYPSYCHSOUNDS
http://www.heavypsychsounds.com/bands/holy-grove.htm
