Big Red and The Grinners

Big Red and The Grinners Howdy y'all and welcome to the Big Red and The Grinners page! Big Red & the Grinners. Where do you start trying to describe this band?

If you’ve seen them, you’ll understand the problem. Maybe the best place to try to explain this phenomenon is from their beginning. Big Red & the Grinners began as the brainchild of one of the band members, a seasoned player who had tired of a predictable and stale band scene in local bars and clubs. He describes how he could almost write the set lists of the bands he saw at the time after hearing

only the sound check. So, he set about finding some like-minded musicians who were willing to take a risk, be different and most of all- be unpredictable in the choice and style of songs. After putting together a band consisting of vocals, banjo, guitar, accordion, double bass, stand up kit and mandolin, a set was put together which featured influences ranging from Hayseed Dixie to serious American roots folk music. One of the unique features of this band, is how they appear to move seamlessly from the likes of an absurd version of Technotronic’s ‘Pump Up the Jam’ to Tony Rice’s bluegrass classic ‘Freeborn Man’, or from Jay Z’s ’99 Problems’ to Kelly Joe Phelps’ masterpiece of folk ‘Window Grin’. They have this same incredible ability when it comes to gigs and venues. Within the space of a week they can play a bar in Newcastle, then ‘The Bull Dog Bash’ (biggest bikers rally in Europe) and finish off the week appearing on BBC TV’s ‘Don’t tell the bride!’, and amazingly not look out of their depth at any of them. In the last year they have played The Cluny twice, The Sage Gateshead three times and are about to make their third appearance at the prestigious venue’s Americana Festival in July. Here’s a taste of the reaction they get:
- ‘Pure genius!’ (Americana Festival, The Sage Gateshead. Jumpin’ Hot Club)
-"100% Total entertainment" (Veece, Stormin' the Castle (biker’s rally, Organiser)
- ‘These guys stole the show, unforgettable’ (Mouth of the Tyne Festival, Andy Buyers, South Tyneside Council)

We haven’t even began to scratch the surface of this band, talk about the way they dress (which is a contradiction to all that you hear them play), or Big Red himself who hails all the way from the deep South (Shields that is) Louisiana. So how do you describe these guys? Well – there’s no point trying, you best just go and see them and try and work it out for yourself! Use this link http://youtu.be/bG_url2-VxU to have a peak of Big Red & the Grinners playing live at The Sage Gateshead or check out their page. They’re sure to leave you with a Grin on your face!!!!

This is in August, but I’d recommend getting tickets now……….it will sell out ! 🤠👍
23/06/2026

This is in August, but I’d recommend getting tickets now……….it will sell out !
🤠👍

20/06/2026
The Mighty Dub Fest!! It’s a pleasure to be asked to play again at this wonderful event. We’d love to see you on the Sun...
07/06/2026

The Mighty Dub Fest!!
It’s a pleasure to be asked to play again at this wonderful event. We’d love to see you on the Sunday at 1.30pm.
Yeehaaawww!🤠

19-21 June 2026
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
Award winning music festival in Northumberland. Created for the vanlife and VW community, but everyone is welcome!
Tickets. https://www.mightydubfest.com

Absolute belter of a gig at Pilgrim, Newcastle today. SOLD OUT. What a wonderful venue and great sound, and most importa...
24/05/2026

Absolute belter of a gig at Pilgrim, Newcastle today. SOLD OUT. What a wonderful venue and great sound, and most importantly, absolutely amazing audience.
Thanks for coming along and making just the best of days! X🤠👍

24/05/2026
Pilgrim tomorrow on stage 5.00pm, doors open at 4.00pm. Don’t go turning up at 9.00pm- we won’t be there…. well… not pla...
23/05/2026

Pilgrim tomorrow on stage 5.00pm, doors open at 4.00pm. Don’t go turning up at 9.00pm- we won’t be there…. well… not playing music anyway!!!
See you soon! 🤠🎶🎶🎶

Breaking news! Just now on BBC Radio 4 news: University College London has just released research that shows that partic...
12/05/2026

Breaking news! Just now on BBC Radio 4 news: University College London has just released research that shows that participation in music and gigs reduces the effects of aging as much as light exercise does.
So come along to Pilgrim, Newcastle at 5.00pm on Sunday 24th May and knock some years off you, like these young lads did!!
(Trainers and tracksuits optional) 🤠

11/05/2026

Big Red & The Grinners pilgrimncl
24th May 🤠🎶🤠 Don’t be running around like a headless chicken 🐓 Get your Tickets now!! Doors open 4.00pm and we’ll be Grinning at 5.00pm! 👍

Don’t forget to get your tickets before the sun goes down!🎶🤠🎶
15/04/2026

Don’t forget to get your tickets before the sun goes down!🎶🤠🎶

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Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 6SF

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