Dive into the World of Grin Cynic!
In this podcast episode, Mike Lee from the band Grin Cynic delves into the band's rich history, diverse musical influences, and electrifying live performances. He begins by tracing the band's origins, sharing anecdotes about their early days such as appearing on the Howard Stern Show and playing CBGB's, key milestones that have shaped their journey and what we can expect from the band since it's resurrection. Mike emphasizes the paramount importance of rehearsals, stating that the band brings the same energy and commitment to rehearsals as they do to live shows, ensuring consistency and excellence in their performances.
Mike also takes a moment to discuss their self-titled album, "Grin Cynic," which dropped on May 17th. This album marked a significant milestone in their career. He explains how the album encapsulates their journey, showcasing their unique sound and the culmination of their hard work and artistic vision. The album features a blend of their early influences and new experimental sounds, reflecting this new era for the band.
The episode provides an in-depth look at the band's unwavering dedication to delivering impactful live performances, showcasing their commitment to excellence and the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. Through Mike's insights, listeners gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry and effort that define Grin Cynic's dynamic presence on stage.
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Mike Lee
Originally hailing from Orlando, Florida, Grin, Cynic (meaning: lighten up you judgmental individual) is a hard rock band that was founded in late 1990’s when Songwriter/Guitarist/Singer Mike Lee submitted an original three song demo tape to an independent record label for consideration. The label was impressed and asked Mike to put together a band and then get into their recording studio and record a full-length album. The band went on to record a nine song CD titled “Demonstration” and quickly made some noise in the city of Orlando. Additionally, they had the opportunity to appear on the Howard Stern show and play live. That along with a televised live performance at New York City’s famous CBGB’s helped Grin, Cynic start to put their name on the map. But, like a lot of bands, after touring and nonstop shows, the band started to go in different directions musically and eventually the boys went their separate ways.
Mike kept close with Marc (original singer) throughout the years and in 2017 Mike learned that Marc suffered a massive stroke and was permanently disabled. This was quite shocking news, so Mike turned his focus to putting Grin, Cynic back together in his city of Palm Beach, Florida by recreating and bringing to life some of the cool riffs and melodies that never made it to the original album. “I am so happy that Mike is carrying on the Grin, Cynic name, and the music is living on!” said Marc. Unfortunately, Marc passed away shortly after, but Mike was gifted with Marc’s book of poems and lyrics, which then inspired Mike to begin recruiting new band ma… Read More
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