Gramercy Riffs Explained

Gramercy Riffs
Origin:	St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Genre:	Indie
Years Active:	–present
Label:	Unsigned
Current Members:	Daniel Banoub Lee Hanlon Brad Kilpatrick Mara Pellerin Jimmy Rose
Past Members:	James March Adrian Collins

The Gramercy Riffs is a Canadian indie rock band formed in St. John's in 2008. The band is in rotation on CBC Radio. The band was the recipient of the 2010 Atlantis Music Prize for their debut LP It's Heartbreak. The album also received a positive review from Exclaim!.

History

Origin

The Gramercy Riffs formed in 2008 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The band took their name from the 1979 film The Warriors. As of late 2009, the band has relocated to Toronto.

It's Heartbreak

The band's debut LP It's Heartbreak was self-released 21 May 2010. The album earned the band a 2010 Atlantis Music Prize. The album also received a favourable review from Exclaim! magazine.

Band members

Lee Hanlon – vocals, guitar (2008–present)
Mara Pellerin – vocals, keyboard (2008–present)
Daniel Banoub – bass guitar (2008–present)
Jimmy Rose – guitar (2009–present)
Brad Kilpatrick – drums (2010–present)
Adrian Collins – guitar (2008–2010)
James March – drums (2008–2010)

Discography

Albums

2010 It's Heartbreak
2014 Desire Trails