Grampfather

Grampfather is an indie-psych rock band based out of Kingston, NY.

The band:
<a href="spotify:artist:055LQ2RcS5rYzfaIxWwoNW" data-name="James Kwapisz">James Kwapisz</a> (vocals, guitar, synth),
Andrew Blot (lead guitar, keys),
Jake Offermann (bass, backing vocals),
Tony DiMauro (drums).

Years active: 2013-2024.
For future music, check out James’s and Andrew’s band <a href="spotify:artist:2tC5uHMoR2tRLubdo7pplA" data-name="A Whole Nother">A Whole Nother</a>.

&#34;Grampfather, the 4-piece rock band from Kingston, has developed a varied musical styling over the years that takes on a category all its own. Hard to lay name to their genre, they blend layers of psychedelic elements with a garage pop twist that goes down smooth with a carbonated sweet bubble aftertaste.”
- Full Time Aesthetic

“…the way Laugh Lines unfolds makes you feel like you’re tuning into an epic poem, plumbing the darkness of doubt, and facing off against a defiant optimism.”
- Chronogram

“Each project, Grampfather tries to think of something different, but Laugh Lines is more reflective than anything else.”
- WRRV

“Seamlessly blending influences from many areas of independent rock, Grampfather has concocted an album that has something for everyone.”
- Mad Indie Media

“Solid songwriting, layered and electrifying arrangements and surprising sonic mood swings make Laugh Lines a discovery album.”
- Turn Up the Volume

Studio albums:
<a href="spotify:album:2qbt3DbyaqIEl91LRtp7Sh" data-name="Laugh Lines">Laugh Lines</a> (2024),
<a href="spotify:track:5w60W4mfyTsbFubTIa9UB7" data-name="666G">666G</a> (2022),
<a href="spotify:album:309FWS8fExXoFiRZbDPgfe" data-name="Gramppappies">Gramppappies</a> (2022),
<a href="spotify:album:6VFnADWygr6RRHLrtMEvae" data-name="Magnum Grampus">Magnum Grampus</a> (2020),
<a href="spotify:album:6Au5gc6xUiUoX3qsdeplrS" data-name="The Gramp Stamp">The Gramp Stamp</a> (2019),
<a href="spotify:album:0r4ounxC1CSxQFP5ASBLP1" data-name="Gramps of Wrath">Gramps of Wrath</a> (2017),
<a href="spotify:album:4cck7YmfjLGQHIPnbocSG6" data-name="Pipes">Pipes</a> (2015).

Live albums:
<a href="spotify:album:33ZYOi5RW3rGwlf76xnLar" data-name="Laugh Lines Live">Laugh Lines Live</a> (2024),
<a href="spotify:album:3BbXs0tKTY5nM0CJnJTXgG" data-name="Live at the Hive">Live at the Hive</a> (2023).