A Premiere Memphis Band
about
GRAND THEFT AUDIO is a Memphis-based band made up of some of the area's finest veteran musicians to be assembled. It is a fact that when this group hits the stage, not only will you be drawn into the experience, but you will find it quite a challenge to be released from their grip! The music repertoire of this powerful group consists of Def Leppard, Journey, Billy Squire, Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Pink Floyd, AC/DC , Foreigner, Bad Company, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Van Halen and many more.
Grand Theft Audio is made up of four members with over 75 years experience between them. The four members formed GTA for the sole purpose of bringing a wider variety of cover music and are known for not playing the "normal" cover songs. The band tailors themselves to the clients needs. Between the four members they are very versatile and are able to adjust their songs to almost any type of event from weddings, private parties, clubs etc.
Allan Bone
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Allan started playing drums at the age of 14. In the late 80's he toured the country with Tokyo Roze, playing in 32 states, and ended up in Hollywood. |
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After 5 years of pursing the rock n roll dream, he returned home to Memphis. Since then he has played locally in several cover bands and been part of the music ministry at his church. Allan lists John Bonham, Tommy Aldridge, Deen Castronovo and Peter Criss, as a few of his influences. |
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Josh Haynes
Born and raised in Memphis, TN, Josh Haynes has been playing in bands since the mid 90's. As a kid, he started off as a drummer beating on a Smurf drum set, then when he was 9 he tried keyboards until he finally ended up on guitar at age 12. Josh's influences range from Rush, Pink Floyd, Journey, Yes, Foreigner, AC/DC, and many more.
On occasion, Josh performs with Memphis based tribute act, p*u*l*S*e - Tribute to Pink Floyd as well as Larry Raspberry and The Highsteppers. Josh's previous projects include Signs, Down 2 Five and Carey Haynes, Josh has had the privilege of sharing the stage with artists such as Larry Raspberry, Jimi Jamison from Survivor, John Cafferty, Joey Molland of Badfinger, Larry Hoppen of Orleans, Dexter Haygood (of X-Factor fame) and Bobby Keys.
Keith Blanchard
Keith's vocal, bass and guitar background includes Seattle-based, Epic recording artist, Fifth Angel, King's Trio, Almost Famous, ABS Acoustic, Acousticats, Jim Wilson Duet, Thunder, White Noise Theory, Corn-fed Mafia, Rash (a tribute to Rush), Zachary Fist and 5th KIND. Keith also does acoustic work and has probably played every venue in Memphis at least once.
Danny Childress
Singer/Songwriter/Keyboardist, Danny Childress, grew up playing in local bands around town. At the age of sixteen, he played with Lee Miller in "Free Flight" and the band "Face Value" in 82 with Zenas Ivy, Chris Lee, Kenny Long and Troy Upchurch. Sometime later as he traveled around, Danny moved to Oklahoma and played professionally for hire worked as a dueling pianist at Jelly Rolls in Houston Texas, In Orlando Florida At Grand Central Near Disney and Silky O Sullivan's on Beale Street for the last twenty years. Danny has engineered, recorded and released several LPs and videos that round off his amazing talent.
What people are saying:
"Grand Theft Audio did great!
We were glad to have you in the house and look forward to working with you again!
Thanks for being a part and for a great job!
~ Robert J. Hoelscher - Fed Ex
“Grand Theft Audio performed at our FedEx 'Shining Stars Awards Celebration' in July 2013.
This annual event is designed to showcase the outstanding accomplishments within Marketing and Communications at FedEx.
Our theme was 'Rock of Ages' and Grand Theft Audio brought down the house and kicked our celebration into high gear!
They sounded amazing, and were awesome to work with.
The highlight of the event.
I just wish they could be the house band for EVERY meeting I attend!”
~ Rick Bartl, Director of Marketing, FedEx Services
"Working with this band has proven to be pleasant and entertaining, I wish all bands were like these guys."
"The energy in this room when these guys play is remarkable . . . I just love them
Professionalism, gratitude, punctual and hearts of gold will leave you with a good feeling.
The interaction with the audience is of high energy and the dance floor lights up."
