GREYHOUNDS
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Greyhounds are turning heads by combining raw grooves and fresh melodies with elements of classic funk, old-school blues, and straight-up 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 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 toward the floor to get their boogie on.

Greyhounds have performed in 45 states, across the border in Canada, and had 223 dates under their belt in 2001-2002. Their dedication to touring is respected and envied by their peers and their fans. Greyhounds have appeared at: the High Sierra Music Festival, East Texas Blues Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, SXSW Music Conference, 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games, and hundreds of the nation's finest venues including: Tipitina's, the Knitting Factory and The Boom Boom Room.

Originally formed in L.A., the 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 a change and eager to take things to a new 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 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, lent her voice to the sultry track "Black Hole." The finished product, titled "Liberty" as a tribute to its birthplace, is a raw record that has gotten back to the simplicity of writing great grooves, catchy melodies, and telling interesting and sincere stories. Andrew and Anthony swap so many different instruments and lead vocal roles, that each tune has its own unique vibe.