Grayson Wray Project
Grayson Wray Project (GWP) is a high energy, melodic rock band from Los Angeles, California. Their original songs and signature sound create a Southern California vibe that attracts fans far and wide from the U.S., UK, Europe and Russia to Australia.
GWP truly covers all ends of the musical spectrum with a wide variety of influences from 60’s pop to funk and techno. The three lead singers harmonize and play off one another reinforced by a solid rhythm section that adds hard rock power to their music.
GWP is known for master songwriting and intense and exciting live performances. Although their music can sometimes be dark and introspective, their live shows showcase a positivity and light that MUST be seen in person. The chemistry between these five musicians (two girls and three guys) makes you want to feel part of the magical atmosphere. Grayson Wray Project’s music makes you want to get up, dance, and enjoy your friggin life!
Grayson Wray: vocals, guitar
Julia Dettwiler: vocals, percussion
Caitlin Smith: vocals, synthesizer
Kristian Hall: drums
Ross Barkstrom: Bass
The band's influences include classical music, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Neil Finn, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Ten CC, Cameo, The Commodores, Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers, The Shins, Art of Noise, Postal Service Sheryl Crow, Talking Heads, Depche Mode, NIN, Moody Blues, Jethro Tull, Of Monteal, Air, The Flaming Lips, Cornelius, Elliot Smith and Bjork.
The seven albums Grayson Wray has released have received airplay all over the world on college, Internet and satellite radio. The newest album "Butterfly Cannonball" is currently being played across the country on 75 college radio stations.
Tracks are played on Overflow Radio from England where it has been "CD of the week". The track "All Religions Love" charted at 2 recently on the ISON radio network -10 stations in Australia.
Grayson Wray Project continues to chart with many major artists like Beck, Bloc Party, Of Montreal, etc. On a recent WCNI (CT) playlist they played "My Dreaming Mind" immediately before a new track from Oasis.
Cheers to Good music and the Independent generation!