{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Greasy Grapes | image = File:Greasy Grapes live at CBGB.jpg | caption = Greasy Grapes performing live at CBGB Fest 2013 NYC. | origin = Caracas, Venezuela | genre = Rock n roll, roots rock, blues rock, | years_active = 2006–present | label = None | associated_acts = The Steepwater Band<br>Vine House<br>Shurman | website = {{URL|www.greasygrapes.com/}} | current_members = Antonio Romero<br>Leo Laya<br>Alberto Márquez<br>Rafael Márquez | past_members = ''José Miguel Bermudez (Vocals)''<br>''Luifer Guirados (Guitar)''<br>''Jesús Dávila (Drums)'' }}
'''Greasy Grapes''' is a rock & roll band formed in 2006 by Antonio Romero (guitar), Leo Laya (vocals), Alberto Márquez (bass) and Rafael Márquez (drums) in Caracas and mostly influenced by Southern Rock bands from the Deep South of the US. They have been labeled by Al Borde, a leading cutting edge Latin Alternative media company in United States as "Southern Rock bastard seeds planted at Caribbean shores".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alborde.com/musica-section/greasy-grapes-canciones-en-tu-lengua/|author=Entrevista Exclusiva|publisher=Al Borde News|title=Canciones en tu lengua|trans-title=Songs in your language|date=12 September 2013|accessdate=18 January 2018}}</ref>
==History== Their work is deeply influenced by American traditional music and through the years they have archived the respect of legendary southern rock musicians like Henry Paul (The Outlaws) and Barry Dunaway (Pat Travers, Yngwie Malmsteen, Foghat). After years of touring in their native Venezuela they received an invitation to participate at the CBGB Fest 2013 in New York City as the only southern rock band in the festival lineup in spite of not being Americans and where they shared the stage with renowned artist like Ginger Baker (Cream), Lisa Loeb, Jakob Dylan, My Morning Jacket among many others,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cbgb.com/music.php?p=m&bid=494 |title="CBGB Fest 2013" |access-date=18 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220172529/http://www.cbgb.com/music.php?p=m |archive-date=20 February 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> which finally resulted in its relocation to the US.{{fact|date=May 2021}}
Greasy Grapes has released three albums in a totally independent fashion ''Lengua Madre'' EP (2013), ''Headed South'' (2012) and ''At the Back of the Hill'' (2009). All three album are deeply rooted in a vintage vibe and an eclectic blend of rock, soul, blues and country sounds. The first two albums were recorded by Francisco Domingo at True Digital Studios and Taller de Arte Sonoro. They have worked with Grammy Awarded and Grammy nominee artists like Bob Katz, Erik Aldrey and Mauricio Arcas a.k.a. Maurimix from Los Amigos Invisibles.{{fact|date=May 2021}}
Since the release of their debut album "At the Back of the Hill" in 2009 Greasy Grapes has captivated the attention of fans as genuine performers of the Southern Rock genre not only in their native Venezuela<ref>{{cite web|url=http://viplatino.com/2010/07/el-rock-suena-fuerte-en-venezuela-con-greasy-grapes.html/|title=El Rock suena fuerte en Venezuela|trans-title=Rock sounds strong in Venezuela|website=viplatino.com|date=22 July 2010|accessdate=18 January 2018}}</ref> but in places like United States,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/greasy-grapes-mn0002137180/discography/|title=Grapes Discography|website=AllMusic|accessdate=18 January 2018}}</ref> Japan, Italy,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cheapo.it/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3306&FORUM_ID=2&CAT_ID=2&Forum_Title=CLASSIC+ROCK+%26+MISSISSIPPI+DELTA+BLUES&Topic_Title=GREASY+GRAPES+%28Headed+South%29+%95%95%95%95/|author=Cerca Recensioni|title=Rock and Roll de Caracas|trans-title=Rock and Roll of Caracas|publisher=Cheapo|date=1 May 2012|accessdate=18 January 2018}}</ref> and Germany.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockcd.de/greasy-grapes-a-2994.html|title=Greasy Grapes|website=rockcd.de|accessdate=18 January 2018}}</ref>
==Members== *Antonio Romero (guitar) *Leo Laya (vocals) *Alberto Márquez (bass) *Rafael Márquez (drums)
===Former members=== *José Miguel Bermudez (lead vocalist) *Luifer Guirados (guitar) *Jesús Dávila (drums)
==Discography==
===Lengua Madre (2013)=== *''1. Ya no'' *''2. Qué forma de vivir ft. Mattia Medina'' *''3. Nuestra canción'' *''4. Sopla el viento ft. Luis Irán'' *''5. Ojos de miel'' *''6. Por ti''
===Singles=== *''Qué forma de vivir'' *''Ya no''
===Headed south (2012)=== *''1. Northern light'' *''2. Keep rising'' *''3. She fades away'' *''4. Kiss me one more time'' *''5. Absolute love'' *''6. Midnight train'' *''7. Drawing a smile'' *''8. Oldman'' *''9. Ophelia'' *''10. Every one of you'' *''11. She's a snake''
===Singles=== *''Drawing a smile'' *''Northern light''
===At the back of the hill (2009)=== *''1. Seven silver stars'' *''2. Southern wind'' *''3. Boston winter'' *''4. Candles in the rain'' *''5. Take me to the sky'' * ''6. Don't you hide'' *''7. Falling flames'' *''8. It's gonna be alright'' *''9. A bend on the road'' *''10. We should leave this town'' *''11. Blue dreams''
===Singles=== *''Seven silver stars'' *''Candles in the rain''
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Official website|http://www.greasygrapes.com/}}
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Category:Southern rock musical groups Category:Venezuelan rock music groups Category:Musical groups established in 2006 Category:2006 establishments in Venezuela