Over the years the Indian sub continent has been brewing quiet a few underground rock bands, and in the summer of 2005 Chennai gave us Junkyard Groove. Ameeth Thomas, Siddharth Srinivasan and Craig Maxworth got together almost randomly and realized that they had something to contribute to the world of Indian Rock and Roll.
Ameeth started of his music career fronting a few other bands before Junkyard Groove, as was the same with the other guys. Siddharth the youngest of the lot played with bands that found there roots in classic and funk rock covers. Craig entered the music scene with a band that was pretty much a 'Rage Against The Machine' tribute band. Maynard Grant came in with a new pair of sticks a couple of years later. With deep roots in Jazz, Maynard was quite a popular drummer in the local Jazz circuit.
Maybe you're reading this to find out more about Junkyard Groove. Or maybe you already know what ever you need to know about them, from Myspace and Facebook. Maybe you've seen them live at a few local rock competitions. Maybe you've seen them win every one of them. Maybe you've jumped around to their music at shows like 'Rock In India', 'Channel V Launch PAD', 'Strawberry Fields' and more. Maybe you got a little to drunk and passed out before they finished their set. Maybe you heard of them when they opened for the Dubai Desert Rock Festival. Or maybe you just came over to watch Iron Maiden and Incubus. Maybe you've listened to their music online and liked it. Maybe you hated it. Maybe you're sick and tired of waiting for their album to come out. Or maybe you felt better when you heard that the new GNR album might beat them to it.
After completing four years, Junkyard Groove know for having a complete D.I.Y ethic decided to break away from their label and set out on their own. In 2009 Jan they released their 5 song e.p Nicer in a minute which received more than 10000 downloads. By June 2009 they released their full length album 11:11. With this release Ameeth the marketing brain behind the band decided that selling the music was not the way to go. So they partnered with a site called http://www.gimmesound.com/JunkyardGroove / and released the album free, but still making money by sharing add revenue 50/50 with the site. JYG where no. 1 on the site for 3 months in a row being the only Indian band there, they still hold the no. 4 spot to date. The band was voted the best indie band in the country by Shenniser G3 rocks winning 5,000$ worth wireless gear.
Known for being eccentric on and of stage they never play by any industry rules which has received the band radio play. They have become the main stay on Chennai live 104.8 fm being the only Indian band played on the channel and have hit the no.1 on hit95 Fm Delhi. 2009 October they toured with Mr.Big in India.
Who knows maybe they'd be in your city next weekend, and maybe there just might be a lot of alcohol around, and maybe you just might pass out before they finish their set. If that happens this has been a brief overview of the madness that is Junkyard Groove.
http://www.junkyardgroove.net
http://www.gimmesound.com/JunkyardGroove.net
http://www.myspace.com/junkyardgroove
http://www.facebook.com/junkyardgroove
http://www.ilike.com/junkyardgroove
http://www.facebook.com/ameeththomas
http://www.twitter.com/ameeth
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