Biography

Greyhounds are turning heads by combining raw grooves and fresh melodies with elements of classic funk, oldschool blues, and straightup soul. Not just your average funk band, Greyhounds infuse some much needed levity into the proceedings with a dynamic presence that goes far beyond mere musicianship. They enjoy what they’re doing, and it’s more than evident in their highly energetic shows. As tight breakdowns and relentless vibes ricochet off the walls, both wallflowers and groove connoisseurs alike will find themselves heading towards the floor to get their boogie on.

Greyhounds have performed in 45 US states, across the border in Canada, and had 223 dates under their belt in 2002. Their dedication to touring is respected and envied by their peers and their fans. Greyhounds have appeared at: the prestigious High Sierra Music Festival, East Texas Blues Festival, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, SXSW Music Conference, 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games, and hundreds of the nations finest venues including: Tipitina’s (NOLA), Knitting Factory (NY and LA), Gypsy Tea Room (Dallas), Fox Theater (Boulder), Work Play Theater (Birmingham), Boom Boom Room (San Fran), Roxy Theatre (Atlanta), Zephyr (Salt Lake), and Numbers (Houston).

Originally formed in L.A., Greyhounds hit the road in 2000 and began building quite a reputation for themselves as road dogs, no pun intended. After two personnel changes and a relocation to Texas in 2002, the band found themselves hungry for change and eager to take things to the next level. The first step was to write and record a new album. Greyhounds hid out in the historic Liberty Theater in downtown Tyler, TX in November and December of 2002. Armed with the new material, the band headed to New Orleans to record in January, 2003.

The ‘hounds hooked up with Robert Mercurio and Stanton Moore of NOLA’s own funky favorite and touring giant, Galactic, to produce the record. Special guest, Ani DiFranco, happened to be hanging out at the studio and lent her voice to a track. The finished product, titled Liberty as a tribute to it’s birthplace, is a raw record that has gotten back to the simplicity of writing great grooves, catchy melodies, and telling interesting and sincere stories. With Andrew and Anthony swapping many different instruments and lead vocal roles, there is definitely a different element and vibe for each tune. All around just a great record to have fun listening to.