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Artist
Withington/Bastardes
3+ albums
acousticfolkindie
about
Born into a musical family, Grant was weaned on the sounds of the piano, flute, and even the accordion. This diverse musical framework would shape his musical tastes, eventually allowing him to expand beyond the staid setting of the traditional four piece rock act. With a natural bent for music, Grant first tried his hand at arrangement by the time he was five. At this early age, he would create not only a melody, but also accompanying harmony parts. This melodic inclination led him towards the piano and eventually the guitar. In 1996, Grant was a member of a vocal group that toured the east coast. By 1998, he had ventured out on his own, performing his original songs in front of large crowds at college festivals. Since then, Grant has continued to play venues all along the east coast, developing a following of loyal fans. With a catalogue of over 80 original songs, he has created and honed a distinct musical style. WITHINGTON/BASTARDES Grant Withington and Pepe Bastardes first met in the college town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. At the time, Grant was performing as a solo artist while Pepe taught violin and chamber music at The University of North Carolina. Fascinated by the prospect of merging the traditional formalism and aesthetics of classical music with popular music, it was not long before they realized the potential for their combined musical styles and talents. Once the two began playing together, the chemistry was immediately evident. Grant’s musical intuition an
