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Griffin & the Gargoyles

There has been a recent trend in the St. Louis bar-band scene, in which "tribute" acts (which re-create the experience of seeing Bruce Springsteen, for instance, or Van Halen) receive much more love and attention than their cousins, the cover bands. But consider for a moment the versatility that is required of a really great cover band. Any drummer worth his or her sticks can hack out Springsteen's 4/4 rhythms, but a cover band's timekeeper has to be able to jump from rock to funk to hip-hop on a moment's notice. And it's that genre-blurring capability that makes Griffin & the Gargoyles such a dependable cover band. For weddings the groups can dust off Sam Cooke and Stevie Wonder. Weekend crowds can expect everything from Flo Rida's "Low" to the Commodores' "Easy," all of it performed faithfully and exuberantly.

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Kyle
Kyle

Way to go guys! Want to play my 40th birthday party?

Bob
Bob

Coudn't agree more...an amazing cover band. So versitile, so talented, and just a great time. Well deserved. Keep rockin'!

Kevin Clark
Kevin Clark

We've seen Griffen & the Gargoyles when visiting St. Louis and I agree -- they're terrific.

Nicole
Nicole

You are awesome, Richard!

Dave
Dave

Absolutely the best cover band in St. Louis! Comon' Train Wreck, get your head out of your... and get these guys back on stage!

Jen
Jen

Congratulations to Garland, Bob, Rich, Aaron and the rest of the band. We all knew they were the best... now get out and see them. Be prepared to dance and have a great time. You won't want to stay in your seat!

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