We were The Paul Reed Smith Band. Now we are Paul Reed Smith Eightlock! We welcome you!
What is Paul Reed Smith Eightlock?
Paul Reed Smith “Eightlock” is a band of high-level musicians who are friends and have “locked” together recording and performing a new kind of groove with its roots in Baltimore funk, DC go-go, and New Orleans swing. The excitement around this “3 drummer groove” is infectious. First CD release, Dec. of 2023. The line-up is three drummers, a bass player, a female singer, and three guitar players. They are:
• Mia Samone- “Must hear” new Baltimore voice
• Gary Grainger- Bass, John Scofield/George Duke/Bill Evans
• Greg Grainger- Drummer, Whitney Houston/Acoustic Alchemy/Kim Waters
• Dennis Chambers- Modern Drummer Hall of Fame; Santana/Parliament-Funkadelic
• Ju Ju House- Drummer, Chuck Brown/EU
• Michael Ault- Renowned Washington D.C. guitarist
• Bill Nelson- Baltimore guitarist and singer
• Paul Reed Smith- World-renowned guitar maker/guitar player