Associated acts Tsunami
Unrest
Eggs Genre Alternative/Indie | Origin Arlington County | |
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Years active 1991 (1991)–1998 (1998) Past members Jenny Toomey
Mark Robinson
Rob Christiansen Members Mark Robinson, Jenny Toomey, Rob Christiansen Albums Nopalitos, Goya, Grenadine Record labels Simple Machines, Shimmy Disc Similar Unrest, Phil Krauth, Air Miami, Tuscadero, Wharton Tiers | ||
Grenadine was an indie rock 'supergroup' from Arlington, Virginia comprising Jenny Toomey (of Tsunami), Mark Robinson (of Unrest), and Rob Christiansen (of Eggs). The band released two albums and three singles in the early 1990s. In contrast to the band members other work, the band's sound has been described as "lounge-pop".
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History
The band formed in 1991 and featured Jenny Toomey (vocals, guitar), Mark Robinson (vocals, guitar), and Rob Christiansen (trombone, guitar, drums). Debut single Triology and the Kramer-produced album Goya were released in 1992 on Shimmy Disc in association with Toomey's and Robinson's labels, Simple Machines and TeenBeat respectively. Second and final album Nopalitos was released in 1994. The band has been described as "indie-lounge-pop" and a "crooning, loungey cocktail act", being compared with Rudy Vallee. The band continued until 1998.
Albums
Singles
Songs
Mexico Big SkyNopalitos · 1994
Steely DanielNopalitos · 1994
The BarnacleNopalitos · 1994