Jared Mees And The Grown Children
http://thegrownchildren.com"Bees" from Caffeine, Alcohol, Sunshine, Money
AGENT: Theo Craig
GENRE: INDIE / POP / ROCK
AVAILS: Spring / Summer 2010
SITUATION: To support/package
LABEL: Tender Loving Empire
PUBLICITY: Nathan Walker, Riot Act Media
ASSETS: Press Photo | Tour Flyer
Artist Bio
The story so far...
The brainchild of songwriter/composer/arranger/screenprinter Jared Mees, “The Grown Children” are the catchall name for the current amalgamation of players collaborating with Mees on recordings or on stage. Mees’ first solo effort “If You Wanna Swim w/ the Sharks” was named one of the best albums of 2007 by Willamette Week and called “fucking fantastic” by current Willamette Week Music Director Casey Jarman.
The first incarnation of the Grown Children was borne on a Panamanian Island, where Mees, his wife (and Tender Loving Empire co founder) Brianne and 2 friends wrote the bulk of the songs that would eventually become “Sharks...” After recording Sharks in L.A. and moving to Portland Mees embarked upon 2007’s ill fated and aptly named No A/C tour, with the members of Finn Riggins playing many of Mees’ songs.
Since then many friends have joined the Grown Children Family, and while the constant lineup changes and improvised, infrequent rehearsals would cause many bands to suffer, they have become the vitality of the Grown Children, giving live shows a devil-may-care energy and keeping the recordings on the new album Caffeine, Alcohol, Sunshine, Money dynamic, vibrant and honest.
Upcoming Shows
| Sep 10, 2010 8:30 PM | Someday Lounge | Portland, OR | $10 | 21+ | Order |
| Sep 23, 2010 9:00 PM | Doug Fir Lounge | Portland, OR | $7 | 21+ | Order |
| Sep 24, 2010 8:00 PM | Alex's | Ashland, OR | $5 | 21+ | Order |
| Sep 25, 2010 2:00 PM | KHUM | Ferndale, CA | Free | All Ages | Order |
| Sep 25, 2010 9:00 PM | Caspar Inn | Caspar, CA | $10 | 21+ | Order |
| Sep 26, 2010 8:15 PM | Hemlock Tavern | San Francisco, CA | $8 | 21+ | Order |
| Sep 27, 2010 8:00 PM | Kermit The House | Oakland, CA | Free | All Ages | Order |
| Sep 28, 2010 8:00 PM | Muddy Waters | Santa Barbara, CA | $7 | All Ages | Order |
| Sep 29, 2010 12:00 PM | California State University at Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Free | All Ages | Order |
| Sep 29, 2010 10:00 PM | Ace Hotel and Swim Club | Palm Springs, CA | Free | 21+ | Order |
| Sep 30, 2010 9:00 PM | Fluxx | San Diego, CA | $12 | 21+ | Order |
| Oct 01, 2010 8:00 PM | El Dorado Restaurant | Long Beach, CA | 21+ | Order | |
| Oct 03, 2010 7:00 PM | Cafe Flo | Chico, CA | $5 | All Ages | Order |
| Oct 07, 2010 9:00 PM | John's Alley | Moscow, ID | 21+ | Order | |
| Oct 08, 2010 8:00 PM | Red Room | Kennewick, WA | $7 | All Ages | Order |
| Oct 09, 2010 9:00 PM | Neurolux | Boise, ID | $15 | 21+ | Order |