T.A.G. - The Almighty Grind
International Recording Artist The Almighty Grind (a.k.a. T.A.G.)
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Songs from latest album featured in over 17 different episodes of MTV's Real Word and Road Rules, as well as numerous extreme sports videos and television shows aired nationally and internationally on networks such as Blue Torch, EXPN and Fuel. Compositions also being featured in Major Motion Pictures such as 'Little Athens' by Legaci Pictures, and 'Impact' by Warren Miller Productions. The band actively writes 'spots' for radio and television commercials via contacts they have in the industry, and is currently negotiating song licensing in major video games and cell phone apps across mulitple platforms. Please email or call for performance and/or interview availability, or song licensing and creation.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play throughout southern California, but have consistently played in Hollywood, and the surrounding L.A. Basin.
Your musical influences
We are influenced by everybody, musically, politically, and socially... Our music is a statement of our times, and a reflection of our past and present. The beauty of our music stems from the many different styles we bring to the table, and that emerge in our songwriting and playing.
What equipment do you use?
It depends on which one of us you are referring to. Trayd (Trade) uses Ibanez Basses and Gallien Kruger heads powering Ampeg Cabs. Fern and Mike use Marshall cabs... Each one of them has his own personal head and effects rack... Kev uses Yamaha drums and Sabian cymbals. A.D.S. uses AKG wireless mic systems. We typically use whatever is reliable. Most of the sponsors we mention above have shown a consistent degree of reliability through our use.
Anything else?
Thanks to everyone who stops to give us a listen. We're sort of an acquired taste, but we're sure that, once you give us a listen, you'll agree that our music is unique and unusual. Thanks again!
