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 Grab Brothers Band

THE GRAB BROTHERS BAND
     
    Reigning from their stomping grounds of Boston, Massachusetts, The Grab Brothers Band blends a powerful, vocal chorus with an instrumental orchestra, in creating their signature, Acoustic Rock/Jam Band style. Comprised of Larry Grab, Marc Grab,  Rob Scott and Jason Wombladt, The Grab Brothers Band uses their music as a platform to express the events that have effected the trials, tribulations and triumphs of their daily lives. Saturated in the essence of sound since elementary school, The Grab Brothers have spent the past fifteen years contributing their musicianship to an array of high school, jazz and popular, mainstream bands. Influenced by such industry Legends who include, The Beatles, Allman Bros, Led Zepplelin and Grateful Dead, The Grab Brothers Band released their debut, LP in 2004. Produced by Lawrence Grab, Acoustical Bookends spawned the critical and commercial success of such album tracks that include, Wishing You Well, Mystickal Children and Childhood Memory. In following the acclaim of their debut project, the band released their sophomore project, Everybody Wants, in 2005. Comprised of additional songs that illustrate intimate stories of realism and passion, The Grab Brothers Band recorded a two cassette project that contained, Hold On to What You've Got, as well as, On My Feet Again. Both records are indicative of the layers of emotion that evokes from the vast majority of The Grab Brothers Band catalogue.
 

    To promote their music to the masses, Larry, Marc and Rob have taken center stage at an array of festival and concert venues. As The Grab Brothers Band prepares to perform at the SXSW Tour in March, 2009, they have already been showcased at the 2005, New York International Music Festival. These experiences have led to the band garnering frequent radio airplay, and an increased rate of distribution and album sales. Ultimately, as The Grab Brothers Band continue to write, record and perform before the likes of their growing fan-base, they collectively aspire to secure placement in movie, television and commercial media projects. Standing on the pulse of greatness, The Grab Brothers Band are sure to embark upon headlining status and career longevity.

The Players
 
  • The Grab Brothers Players

 

    • Larry Grab: Flute, Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Harmonica, Sax & Vocals
    • Marc Grab: Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Trombone & Vocals
    • Jason Wombladt: Drums, & Vocals
    • Rob Scott: Keyboards, Guitars, Bass & Vocals


Larry Grab
Musical Backgrounds: Larry Grab: Trained privately with Karen Shepard: She worked with Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Yule Brynner, Sammie Davis Jr. and trained at the Actor's Studio, New York City. Larry received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from U. Mass Boston. Larry has performed with the U. Mass. Boston Jazz band (bass guitar & flute) as well as with the Elite Chamber singers. Larry has also won an award for one of his songs "Wishing You Well". This song helped launch a school campaign for a drive to raise money for "Aids" research. While at university, Larry was made leader of the jazz ensemble and helped put a show together that raised over $10,000 for the music program. Larry has been growing as a performer through joining the musical theatre for "The Provincetown Theatre Group", and developing his acting skills. He has added this new skill set to the bands musical performances.

Marc Grab
Marc Grab: U. Mass. Boston, B.A. in music and received "The Music Book Prize" The highest achievement award in music given at U. Mass. Boston. While in high school, Marc made All State Chorus as well as District & Semsba. He received a summer scholarship to Hart School of Music. He studied private acting and voice with Karen Shepard. Studied guitar with Peter Jansen & music theory with Professor Patterson. Marc is also a member of "The Provincetown Theatre Group" and performs in numerous musicals. His love for music and the passion he feels comes out in every performance given.

Rob Scott
Rob Scott is a professional Jazz Pianist as well as an experienced singer /song writer.  His main influence is jazz based but loves to play rock keyboards and can rock out with the best!  Rob has recently performed with Winton Marsalis and George Garzon this past summer.  Besides jazz artists, one of Rob's favorite musical group is The Beatles.  Rob also loves to rap and his alias is “Rappin’ Rob”! Rob plays piano which is his main instrument but can double up on guitar, bass and sings as well!  Rob offers a great new sound using his jazz influences and tributes his vocal prowess with the brothers!

Jason Wombladt
Jason Wombladt is a high spirited rockin' funky jazzy player! His influences ranges from Herbie Hancock, Santana, Grateful Dead, Stevie Wonder, Beatles, Phish, Hendrix, Zepplin and Metallica. Jason also brings a fresh new voice to the brothers enterage of harmonies and vocal changes. Wether Jason sings lead, harmonies, doubles on guitar or bass, he always brings a positive energy to every performance!



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