Biography

Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse (pronounced \bo\ \gree-gree\ ) is a New Orleans inspired, California-based blues rock americana soul band created by Louisiana-born-and-raised musician Greta Valenti (Well Hung Heart) and UK British Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, Robin Davey (The Hoax, DVL, Well Hung Heart). Joined by the talents of musical heavyweights: Alex Thomas (Anna Calvi, Bat For Lashes, Squarepusher) on Drums in the UK & Tom Rasulo (Dave Matthews, Gerard Way) Drums/Production in the USA; Emma Jonson & Sam Robertson on Keys, plus Stephen Mildwater (The Feud) and Chris Cunningham on Bass in the UK/USA respectively. To fully understand Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse is to experience the band live, a mix of soulful songs, intense energy, and world-class award-winning musicianship. RhythmBooze: “A mind-boggling, blistering finish with everything thrown in including the kitchen sink...truly memorable”. When LouderSounds preaches “Let Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse twist yer melons and remind you of the wonder of life” it might be because the band vibe is easier to pin down than their unique take on the roots genres. Rockshot Magazine: “This extremely entertaining collective... American blues-folk-soul band, who refuse to be pigeon-holed”. The debut album spurned Top 10 hits in genre charts across Europe. The albums wide-reaching appeal earned it a #13 placement in the “Top 50 Albums of the year” by Classic Rock Magazine, describing it as “A sensual, vibrant cocktail“