Scotty Grill

It’s good to be home here in Pittsburgh, I have had enough traveling for a while. Except for the occasional trip out to Chicago to do some recording with my friends Dave and Porkchop at the Ten O Six Studios, I’m perfectly content staying right here in The Burgh and continue our world conquest from our secret lair under the 62nd Street Bridge. Yep…I am the rebel in the band. All the touring brings me down.

But the business is what it is. Eventually you gotta hit the road and get the music out there the good old fashioned way. But for now, I’m staying put here in Rheme Cleo central HQ.

God bless the Internet. I hope it’s not a fad.

My musical influences consist of a short and simple list:

My mother, Madeline Grill…who is a singer herself and has performed both here and abroad. She taught me that when things get rough…sing a little louder. When things are going good…you have something to sing about.

Billy Price, a Pittsburgh native himself. Years and years ago, a friend of mine gave me an album that changed my life. Roy Buchanan’s ‘Live Stock’. It was Billy Price singing “Can I Change My Mind”, that had me reeling. I must have played that record until it was worn out. At some point, Rheme Cleo covered that song…just for one or two gigs I do believe. I like to think we did it the justice that it deserved.

Just a few years ago I finally met Billy in between sets while he was playing at a local Blues Temple…Moondog’s. One of the highlights of my life. I took the opportunity to thank him and shook his hand. It’s only a matter of time before we end up on the same bill…then the circle will be complete.

My final influences are obvious. They are my band mates in Rheme Cleo. I find myself surrounded by incredibly talented people. They constantly challenge me, always taking me to the next level…or knocking me down a peg or two when I need it.

When we perform live…I play for them…it’s their opinion that counts. If the crowd likes it…that’s just gravy.

Not to be confused with Old Gravy.