GRIP Changes Their Lineup

It looks like GRIP has been making a lot of changes/additions to their lineup in recent weeks!

In June, drummer Dave Sams was 'disconnected' from the band after playing with them since 2006 or so, I think? However, Dave bounced back quickly and has joined the band 'Serious Business', and they are apparently gearing up to play out locally very soon. I wish them success!

Back in the world of GRIP, the new drummer is now Ross Nuckolls. According to the GRIP website, Ross became a "Contract Drummer" at age 18 and played and toured nationally for numerous groups and studio sessions during the next 10 year period. He took a long 15 year break from music and the road and came out of retirement when he heard of the GRIP opening.

GRIP has also added Doug Mowery's talents to the band. Doug will be running sound, playing Rhythym Guitar and singing backups. Doug is a very accomplished musician, playing Bass with local groups Six Figures, Blindspot and Mark Cook's 'Cookin' Blues'. He is very well-known in the local band scene.

Sounds like GRIP may be trying to take it to the next level...

Photo: Courtesy of the GRIP website