We are proud to introduce to you, The Granting. This very
exciting high energy three piece is kicking off right here in Arizona
and growing fast! The group features two original members of longtime jam band 3D Ride, Jake Dean (guitar/vocals) and Brian Lewis (drums/percussion), along with David Wright (bass guitar)
from the band Endoplasmic. There is a lot of
excitement and anticipation in the air about the embarking of the
band's new musical journey! Brian's intricate jazz influenced
drumming, Wright's powerful Les Claypool-like bass playing, and a
combination of Dean's raw passion, soulful lyrics, and strong guitar
riffs, are just a few characteristics behind the powerful dynamic that
breathes life into The Granting. The trio takes great pride in the
climactic energy of their live performance shows! Their styles range from folk rock to improv jam. This multi-genre band is influenced by such artists as: The Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band, WSP, Pearl Jam, Phish, Ben Harper, G.Love, George Clinton, Warren Haynes, Neil Young,
and many more. With strategically composed setlists chalk full of
fun transitions, crowd moving covers, and their original music, you are
guarunteed to be left in High Spirits after every show!!
Dean, though very enthusiastic about his return to the AZ music scene
in January of '09, has spent most of his music career touring from
coast to coast sharing the stage with Major National Acts such as:
Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), DJ Logic (John Popper,WSP,MM&W), and Jerry Joseph (Stockholme Syndrome, Dave Schools) to name a few. Last summer in North Carolina was another great run of shows playing side stage to Journey, Cheap Trick,
and Heart. Dean says "I feel very blessed, and with all those
great experiences in mind, I've never been more excited about the magic
of The Granting and what is in store for us just up the
road!" Be sure to check them out at www.TheGranting.com and www.myspace.com/jakedeanmusic for music, contact info, and band updates! Look out for their live shows in a town near you! When's the last time you've been Granted?.....
