Nana Grizol

Nana Grizol
OriginAthens, Georgia
GenresIndie folk, indie rock, lo-fi, folk punk
Years active2003 (2003)–present
LabelsOrange Twin, Don Giovanni, Cruisin'
MembersTheo Hilton
Madeline Adams
Laura Carter
Jared Gandy
Patrick Jennings
Robbie Cucchiaro
Past membersMichael Schneeweis
Lacey Jon
Kate Mitchell
Ian Rickert
Margaret Child
Emily Simpson

Nana Grizol is an American indie folk band based in Athens, Georgia, signed to Orange Twin Records. In addition to frontman Theo Hilton (Defiance, Ohio), Nana Grizol features Laura Carter (Elf Power, Neutral Milk Hotel), Robbie Cucchiaro (The Music Tapes, Neutral Milk Hotel), Jared Gandy (Witches), drummer Matte Cathcart and Kate Mitchell, Ian Rickert, Patrick Jennings and Michael Schneeweis (Michael Jordan Touchdown Pass). Solo artist Madeline Adams also appears on Love It Love It.[1]

Nana Grizol released their debut album, Love It Love It on May 13, 2008.[2] Their second album, Ruth, was released on January 10, 2010.[1][3] Their third album Ursa Minor was released in 2017. A compilation of early recordings was released in 2019, titled Theo Zumm. Their fifth album South Somewhere Else, which was released on June 26, 2020, was announced with the release of the single Future Version.[4]

Members

Current
  • Theo Hilton – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar (2003–present)
  • Madeline Adams – vocals, bass (2007–present)
  • Laura Carter – drums, trumpet, clarinet (2007–present)
  • Matte Cathcart – drums (2007–present)
  • Jared Gandy – bass, guitar (2007–present)
  • Patrick Jennings – piano, rhodes (2007–present)
  • Robbie Cucchiaro – trumpet, euphonium, guitar, bari sax (2009–present)
Former
  • Kate Mitchell – trumpet (2007–2009)
  • Ian Rickert – clarinet, harmonica (2007–2009)
  • Margaret Child – glockenspiel, tambourine (2007–2009)
  • Michael Schneeweis – writing (Ruth)
  • Emily Simpson – vocals (Nightlights I-III+Tacoma Center 1600)
  • Lacey Jon – percussion

Discography

Albums
Release Date Title Label Format
May 13, 2008 Love It Love It Orange Twin Record Company[2] CD, LP
January 10, 2010 Ruth Orange Twin Record Company[3] CD, LP
March 31, 2017 Ursa Minor Orange Twin Record Company[5] CD, LP
June 26, 2020 South Somewhere Else Don Giovanni Records / Arrowhawk Records CD, LP
December 23, 2022 Dancing Dogs Cruisin Records LP, Digital
Compilations
Release Date Title Label Format
October 19, 2018 Theo Zumm CRUISIN' RECORDS CD, LP
EPs
Release Date Title Label Format
2014 Nightlights I-III + Tacoma Center 1600 Self Released MP3

References

  1. ^ a b Monger, James Christopher. "Nana Grizol Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b Hilton, Robin (19 August 2008). "Nana Grizol: 'Circles 'Round The Moon'". NPR. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  3. ^ a b Frisicano, Andrew (2 November 2009). "E6's Nana Grizol – new album, MP3 & 2009 tour dates". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  4. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Nana Grizol – Future Version (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
  5. ^ Schecter, Karina (23 April 2017). "Nana Grizol Springs Back into Relevancy with an Incredible New Album". WRVU. Retrieved 16 May 2018.