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About Radio Moscow

Radio Moscow came about a few years back in a Story City, Iowa basement. The First version of Radio Moscow Began as a solo project by Parker called Garbage Composal. At this time the sound was very raunchy mid-sixties-ish garage rock heavily influenced by the hidden gems and bands on the nuggets comps, yet still sounding very much its own. Parker recorded one albums worth of the Garbage Composal Demos under the new name Radio Moscow. Along with the new name came new bass player Serana Andersen. This line-up lasted for a few years without a drummer. Around this time the band started evolving and a whole new sound was created. Still garage-y but now channeled through the blues with experimental breakdowns, unpredictable tempo changes, crazy rave-ups and fuzzed out psychedelic guitar work. For shows parker would pre-record the drums on a 4-track and then blasts it through amplification. Serana and Parker moved to Colorado in the quest for a drummer and a new scene. Things started out very promising when Dan from The Black Keys called Parker up said he dug the demo that he gave him at a concert and was going to try to push it for us to get it on ALIVE/BOMP records. Parker returned by himself to Iowa to try to get the band up and going. Luke McDuff from Ames filled the vacant bass spot. Together they recorded the debut album for ALIVE/BOMP records with producer Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. The Album was released Feb. 27, 2007. Luke then had to go back to school, so Parker continued looking for a solid line-up. After one tryout Zach Anderson jumped on as new bassist -- with the help of a few drummer friends (keith rich, todd stevens, paul marrone, cory berry). At the beginning of 2012 Radio Moscow said goodbye to longtime bassist Zach Anderson and touring drummer Cory Berry due to conflicts within the band. On one day notice, bassist Billy Ellsworth and drummer Lonnie Blanton joined Parker Griggs in the rebirth of Radio Moscow.

Radio Moscow USA Tour

We’re hitting the road again on june 23 and doing a full loop around the US. Get yer ear drums ready for some vibrations! Can’t wait to see you all. Dates soon to be announced. http://www.facebook.com/radiomoscowband  

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Europe Tour Soon Coming to an End (Spring 2012)

Europe tour almost reaching its end. Dang, what a wonderfully strange journey its been! Thanks to all you we’ve met and all that have come out and supported the band. Much love! Only 10 more days left. The journey continues. … Continue reading

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Check out this killer video from last night in Paris!

Radio Moscow “Broke Down” Le Point Ephémère, Paris le 11 avril 2012 Youtube: SparrowHawq

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EUROPE!

SPRING 2012 EUROPEAN TOUR 06/04/12 – FR – LYON @ Le Clacson + JAMES LEG 07/04/12 – FR – CREIL @ La Grange à Musique 09/04/12 – NL – UTRECHT@ Db’s 10/04/12 – FR - LILLE @ La Péniche + JAMES … Continue reading

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Radio Moscow’s previously unreleased debut album, “3 & 3 Quarters”, recorded in 2003.

Radio Moscow’s previously unreleased debut album. Recorded entirely by Parker Griggs (he plays all the instruments) when he was only 17-18, this is garage music reminiscent of the Nuggets and Pebbles compilations, with a dash of Killed By Death dropped … Continue reading

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Two shows in LA and Phoenix before we leave for Europe!

03/30/12 The Satellite, Los Angeles CA 03/31/12 Phoenix Am After Party @ Yucca Tap Room, Tempe AZ [TICKETS]

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Radio Moscow + Howlin Rain: February 21st @ Humbrews in Arcata, CA

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EUROPE 2012 SPRING TOUR DATES

EUROPE TOUR 06/04/12 – FR – LYON @ Le Clacson + JAMES LEG 07/04/12 – FR – CREIL @ La Grange à Musique 09/04/12 – NL – UTRECHT@ Db’s 10/04/12 – FR - LILLE @ La Péniche + JAMES LEG 11/04/12 … Continue reading

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Graveyard + Radio Moscow tour comes to an end …

It’s been quite a blast, quite sad that its reached its end. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour. Huge thanks to Graveyard for bringing Radio Moscow on the road and to Lonnie and Billy for saving the tour! Also … Continue reading

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“Radio Moscow Burns Bright in San Francisco” by Jason Shane

After Green & Wood, Radio Moscow took the stage, almost unrecognizable from just three weeks ago when singer/songwriter, guitarist, and band leader Parker Griggs parted ways with the other two-thirds of his power trio and flew in bassist Billy Ellsworth … Continue reading

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