Check out  GRAHAM BLACKLEY’s review  for Beat Magazine.  Naylor and Rich’s innate and extremely natural ability to weave rich melody that engages and enraptures even the most unsuspecting listener ensures that such spellbinding performances stick in the mind. Rich has traversed many interesting musical pathways including joyfully glamorous garage-fuelled hard rock (Girl Monstar) and admirably authentic […]

She’s a little bit country, he’s a little bit rock and roll. Australian Country music chanteuse Sherry Rich and Australia’s premier rock guitarist Ash Naylor record under the name of ‘The Grapes’. They’ve just released their second album ‘Western Sun’, and popped into our studios to play a track live, especially for you. The song’s […]

“Australian rock n roll legend Ashley Naylor and beautiful country singer Sherry Rich together form The Grapes. With what might seem like an interesting pairing, the two come together for a second time to create something great.” Read Annie Brown’s full review on thedwarf.com.au

Review of the Week : Western Sun by Noel Mengel The Courier-Mail THE self-titled debut album by The Grapes has never been far from my stereo. Actually, it’s been there for most of the past 14 years. Many other albums have come and gone in that time, yet something about that one never seems to […]

Feature Record for the week beginning Mon 19 Aug 2013 “Whether it’s the ever-so-catchy Step inside, the epic Cowboys And Indians or even the childlike The Boy Who Could Not Sleep, the songs are just so strong!” Read Crispi’s full review on the PBS website

“The Grapes sway from spoken word poetry on ‘Brother Don’t Cry For Me’ to more upbeat folk-rock numbers like the heart-wrenching ‘Mama (Why You Hurt Me)’ and epic ballad ‘Cowboys And Indians’. There’s a 60s psychedelic feel that leaks onto almost every track but suddenly screams out in ‘Ride On Lonely’. The guitar tones on the […]

Western Sun Album Launch Join us on Saturday 24th August at the Spotted Mallard to launch the Grapes long awaited sophomore album Western Sun! The Spotted Mallard - 134 Sydney Road, Brunswick $20 from 8:30PM $15 Presales available HERE Playing Times THE GRAPES                10:10PM-11:10PM CHARLES JENKINS   9PM-9:45PM DOORS 8:30PM Get […]

Ashley and I got together to write a second album as ‘the grapes’ in 2009. I’d just returned to Melbourne after ten years in the US and remember feeling a little nervous, wondering if we could still write together. Luckily we took up where we left off and the songs flowed easily, as they had […]

Thanks to our fantastic supporters we have reached our Pledge Music target to fund the new album! To celebrate the completion of the project, The Grapes will be playing a special live performance in Melbourne, before Ashley and Sherry head overseas on separate tours. Sunday 26 May 2013 Doors open 2:30PM – The Grapes on […]