Idiot Grins are a rock and soul band from Oakland, California. They have released four albums - Quarry in 2010, the critically acclaimed Big Man in 2015, State of Health in December 2017, and now Thoughts and Prayers in 2020.
Idiot Grins are John Hansen -lead vocals, Evan Eustis - bass, mandolin and vocals, Mike Conner - keyboards, Michael Melgoza - drums and Randy Strauss on guitar.
MORE ABOUT IDIOTS
"kind of like some Johnny Cash gospel songs"
"If you’re in the mood for some tasty, fun music, look no further"
"truly a treat to hear"
"a hunk of funk and a shot of soul"
"existential waters where you swim through the flooding synths and drums"
"abounding with positive vibes and summer lovin’ "
"I can’t stop grinning along with them"
"an unstoppable harmonic force"
"the best soul tune I’ve heard (yet) in 2018"
"...soulful big band swing that sounds like it belongs in the ‘60s, but was made in 2015"
"downright fun"
"Idiot Grins offers the best of country and soul"
"a new album to brag about"
The Idiots head to Nashville to master the new album!
The Idiots arrive at Georgetown Masters
Listening back to the newly mastered State of Health!
The Idiots head to Music Row to see some American music history
