The Sledge Grits Band
A fantastic, female phenomenon of Florida fun now living in
the Monterey Bay sun!
The Sledge Grits Band
Salinas, CA
United States
Bio
The Sledge Grits Band
A unique blend of diversity and talent...
The Sledge girls started the band a year ago. However, they have been playing individually, and with other bands, for about 3 years. This youthful band has already made a splash in the local music scene. Playing venues such as the Monterey Blues Festival, The Monterey County Fair, The Oldemeyer Center, The World Theatre, The Fox Theater, The Sherwood Hall, Gilroy Premium outlets, Embassy Suites Hotel, Wave Street Studios, The Salinas Valley Fair and many more. They have done television and radio spots and have been featured in several newspapers. They may be young, but they sure can get your toes tapping and your hands clapping!
Their influences include Aretha Franklin, BB King, Stevie Wonder, Lynyrd Skynyrd, & Eric Clapton, Joss Stone
”Mimi”8 years Old
Lead Vocals, guitar
Mimi has been playing guitar for 3 years (since age 5). She has performed local gigs with the Grammy nominated bass player Dennis Murphy and his band. She has won numerous awards for her vocal and guitar ability. She presently studies with 3 instructors, including Dennis Murphy (formerly of Acoustic Alchemy)
"Kariel"11 years old
Bass, backup vocals
Songwriter
Kariel has been playing bass for 2 years (since she was 9) and guitar for 3 years. She has won numerous awards for her performance ability. She presently studies both guitar and bass.
"Bopah"
6 years old, Drums
Bopah has been playing percussion for 3 years (since she was 3). She started by keeping the beat for the band on the bottom of a gumbo pot. She now has grown into her set.She has won
several awards and recognition by
many newspapers.
"Keiko"
13 years old
Guitar and backup vocals
Head Songwriter
Keiko has been playing guitar for 3 years (since she was 10). She has won numerous honors in performances including a performance for the current mayor of Salinas. She sings with the Monterey Bay Blues Honors Band.
The Sledge Grits Band
Salinas, CA
United States
