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Guitar Virtuoso Todd Grubbs Puts Finishing
Touches To New CD Featuring All-Star Line-Up
11/1/2010 - Tampa, FL - One of the most innovative guitarists to emerge from
the southeast US in recent years is unquestionably guitar virtuoso Todd Grubbs,
who's in the process of completing his new CD 'Return of the Worm' for an early
2011 release, much to the elation of fans and music critics worldwide. Grubb's
previous CD Space, Time and the Electric garnered rave reviews across the
globe, elevating the guitarist to cult status amongst seasoned musicians. Now
Todd is back with an album that is sure to thrill and inspire those who listen.
“My new CD is a little different than my previous few releases,” explains Todd,
“although it really may be more of a progression in being truer to myself. I
really have gotten to the point where I am creating my music without any
consideration of what others might think, or what I think others might think.
Don't get me wrong, this is still a crazy guitar CD with tons of varied guitars
flying around, but I had a lot of fun with the addition of 'field recordings';
a group of interesting recordings that I have made over the years and then I have
built compositions around them or interjected them into pre-existing songs.
That was definitely the best time I have ever had making a CD and I am excited
about continuing in this direction.”
Like his last CD, Todd Grubb's newest masterpiece features and array of
special guest artists including Mike Keneally (Zappa), Blues Saraceno, John
Wesley (Porcupine Tree), Sean Malone, Mark Prator, Jerry Outlaw, Pattrick
Bettison, Jeff Henry and Alan Tatum. “I am thrilled to have some great guest
artists on this CD,” Grubb's exclaims excitedly. “I was very happy to get Mike
Keneally to do a solo, he is a huge inspiration to me on a number of levels,
number one his talent is huge, but even more important, his true passion for
creating pure music for art's sake has moved me to do the same. Blues Saraceno
also contributes an excellent solo, he has always been one of my favourite
players because he has such a cool feel. Last but not least, my friend John
Wesley from Porcupine Tree was nice enough to add a great solo and help me
finish my CD with a dual jam as it fades out.” Todd Grubbs studied at Berklee
College of Music and has been voted 'Most Outstanding Guitarist' at the Tampa
Bay Music Awards, as well as winning the 'Most Outstanding Video' two
consecutive years in a row. Along with Frank Zappa, Grubbs has a large range of
influences such as Steve Vai, John Coltrane, The Beatles, Charles Mingus, Kate
Bush, Paul Gilbert, Jeff Beck, Michael Schenker, Shaun Lane, Ulli Jon Roth,
Adrian Belew and Jonas Hellborg.”
Here's is what the press raved about Todd Grubbs previous CD:
“Guitar might and melody square off in this sonic guitar feast and the
winner is the listener.” - Robert Silverstein, 20th Century Guitar
“Innovative, almost ahead of its time” - Hard Rock Haven
“Todd Grubbs continues to make some of the most accessible and
sophisticated guitar metal you are bound to hear.” - Sea of Tranquility
“A good balance between composition and technical perfection” - Rock
Advise
“He can bend / twist 'notes' in all sorts of interesting directions
while maintaining solid melodic structure.” - Progression Magazine
“Tampa's finest uses guitar as a sonic brush” - Let It Rock
As well as putting the final touches to his new CD, Todd Grubbs has been
busy with many side projects such as creating the Todd Grubbs School of Rock; a
teaching program that teaches kids and adults how to play in a band. Along with
a steady roster of students he teaches, Todd has recently been producing other
acts, like the debut CD by Young Rockers Beyond Ariose. “I am working on a DVD
project,” adds Todd. “It really is a work in progress. I have a lot of old
stuff I am compiling, I have shot some live in studio footage and I plan to
shoot a live concert as soon as I can get all the logistics together. I also play
guitar in an electric blues/jam band called 3 Green Windows, we have just
released a CD called 'Deep Green Blues' which I produced.”
For more information www.toddgrubbs.com , www.myspace.com/toddgrubbs , www.youtube/tcgrubbs
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