Grady's good again

Good news for Grady fans. The band, fronted by former Big Sugar frontman Gordie Johnson, is returning to Regina for a show at The Distrikt on Friday, Oct. 17. Grady played a couple of years ago at the Pump - it was a good, loud show. They were set to perform last fall in support of the new record Y U So Shady, but drummer Billy Maddox fell ill and the Canadian tour had to be cancelled. I heard he had health issues, but then a stroke before the tour essentially made it impossible for him to continue. He's not a fancy drummer, but he sure was smooth.

At any rate, Grady is back with lady drummer Nina Singh from Austin.

Grady is actually opening for Nashville Pussy -- they too were in Regina in the last year or two for a show at the Gaslight Saloon.

Should be a great night for heavy rock - with some good representation from the ladies.

Anyway, here's a bit from the Grady website.

See ya!

Hey All: Well Grady is back in action with a new drummer and new tourdates. We found our new drummer, Nina Singh in Austin. She rocks. We've also rebooked half of the Canadian tour that we had to
postpone. So all the dates on our showpage are now happening.

Further info coming soon!!!

September 6, 2007

Toronto, ON – Fontana North and Talk’s Cheap Management regret to announce the cancellation of Grady’s Canadian tour and are supportive of their decision to cancel the tour dates during this difficult time.

Drummer Billy “Thunderball” Maddox leaves Grady due to a pre-existing health condition, which has culminated in his decision to avoid further stresses gained from life on the road. Due to the overwhelming care and respect Gordie Johnson and Big Ben Richardson have for their fans, and the love and admiration they have for Billy; Grady have decided to take the time to find a drummer who can invoke the same intensity and “giv’r attitude” that Billy gave day in and day out. “To find a drummer that can dance on the double kick pedal and sweat blood for us 90 minutes a night, night after night like Billy did, is going to be a tall order, he will be sorely missed on the road, but he remains part of the Grady Family” states Gordie.