Local band moves on up
Critic's Corner
Cody Mohon
Issue date: 4/16/09 Section: Culture
Southern rock meets twang from a local band, Up With the Joneses.
The band came together in 1999 by long time friends T.J. Greever and Matt Bohannon.
They had trouble holding on to a bassist and drummer but were able to snag Joe Grubbs and Adam Brown.
Their first album, "Numbers & Vultures", was released in 2001, and contained original songs drawn from the influences of bands like The Beatles and Black Sabbath.
"Numbers & Vultures" was their lucky break, allowing them to play throughout the southeast region
Up With the Joneses has overcome many obstacles to get where they are today.
In 2004, Greever was in a car accident.
After recovering for a few months, he returned to help with new music but was unable to play because of a broken wrist.
Up With the Joneses was back together by January of 2005.
Their packed concert turnout encouraged them to pick up touring again.
They released their third album and performed at Chattanooga's Riverbend Festival in 2005.
However, tragedy struck the band when bassist Joe Grubbs was killed on a climbing trip. The band took a time out and established a memorial fund in his name for students who needed financial help to get through college.
When the band felt ready to perform again in 2006, they recruited Dan Pinson, and the tight dynamic of the group was restored. Grubbs' energy and spirit have never left their music.
In 2007 the band performed more than 50 shows and created their fourth album, "Melt Your Face Off (Live)".
As the band enters this new era, they are excited to spread their talent and experiences far beyond the stretch of the southeast region.
Catch Up With the Joneses at JJ's Bohemia's April 16.
The band came together in 1999 by long time friends T.J. Greever and Matt Bohannon.
They had trouble holding on to a bassist and drummer but were able to snag Joe Grubbs and Adam Brown.
Their first album, "Numbers & Vultures", was released in 2001, and contained original songs drawn from the influences of bands like The Beatles and Black Sabbath.
"Numbers & Vultures" was their lucky break, allowing them to play throughout the southeast region
Up With the Joneses has overcome many obstacles to get where they are today.
In 2004, Greever was in a car accident.
After recovering for a few months, he returned to help with new music but was unable to play because of a broken wrist.
Up With the Joneses was back together by January of 2005.
Their packed concert turnout encouraged them to pick up touring again.
They released their third album and performed at Chattanooga's Riverbend Festival in 2005.
However, tragedy struck the band when bassist Joe Grubbs was killed on a climbing trip. The band took a time out and established a memorial fund in his name for students who needed financial help to get through college.
When the band felt ready to perform again in 2006, they recruited Dan Pinson, and the tight dynamic of the group was restored. Grubbs' energy and spirit have never left their music.
In 2007 the band performed more than 50 shows and created their fourth album, "Melt Your Face Off (Live)".
As the band enters this new era, they are excited to spread their talent and experiences far beyond the stretch of the southeast region.
Catch Up With the Joneses at JJ's Bohemia's April 16.
