The Gramercy Riffs is a Canadian
indie rock
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band formed in
St. John's in 2008. The band is in
rotation
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on
CBC Radio
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.
The band was the recipient of the
2010 Atlantis Music Prize for their debut LP ''It's Heartbreak''. The album also received a positive review from ''
Exclaim!
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''.
History
Origin
The Gramercy Riffs formed in 2008 in
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The band took their name from the 1979 film ''
The Warriors''.
As of late 2009, the band has relocated to
Toronto
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.
It's Heartbreak
The band's debut LP ''It's Heartbreak'' was self-released 21 May 2010.
The album earned the band a
2010 Atlantis Music Prize.
The album also received a favourable review from ''
Exclaim!
''Exclaim!'' is a Canadian music and entertainment publisher based in Toronto, which features in-depth coverage of new music across all genres with a special focus on Canadian and emerging artists. The monthly Exclaim! print magazine publishes 7 ...
'' magazine.
Band members
*Lee Hanlon – vocals, guitar
(2008–present)
*Mara Pellerin – vocals, keyboard
(2008–present)
*Daniel Banoub – bass guitar
(2008–present)
*Jimmy Rose – guitar
(2009–present)
*Brad Kilpatrick – drums
(2010–present)
*Adrian Collins – guitar
(2008–2010)
*James March – drums
(2008–2010)
Discography
Albums
*2010 ''
It's Heartbreak''
*2014 Desire Trails
Track listing
See also
*
List of bands from Canada
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References
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Musical groups established in 2008
Musical groups from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian indie rock groups