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Product Description The power-pop sensibility of Cheap Trick. The grit of Stone Temple Pilots. The noise of Bob Mould. The attitude of Led Zeppelin. And some wise-ass lyrics thrown in for good measure. Mrs. Grundy's 1999 debut 'Your Stinky Candy' made it's mark in the indie music press for it's commitment to solid songwriting, tight musicianship, and refusal to take itself too seriously while remaining unabashedly catchy. IndieMusic.com calls it 'a glorious celebration of humor and joyous rock that REALLY rocks.' Gajoob's Bryan Baker labels it 'squarely alternative rock with top-notch songs and just the right amount of garage grunge.' But this record is perhaps best summed up by Jim Santo of Demo Universe, who bluntly declares it 'a happy slap in the head.' Matt Scharfglass plays all the instruments and handles songwriting and production duties, while fellow NYC gun for hire Peter Levin (Zen Tricksters, God Street Wine, Dangerman) joins the proceedings on vocals and drums. About the Artist "Basically I wanted it to sound like a gig at some hole-in-the-wall club, or a rehearsal in a garage. You dont have pristine production in those situations youve got buzzing amps, guitars going out of tune, mistakes," says the mastermind behind Mrs. Grundy, 28-year-old Guitar World transcriber Matt Scharfglass of the band's debut CD, Your Stinky Candy. "If youve got good songs and a good performance, thats what counts. Nobody ever leaves a record store saying, Its a great CD; too bad there wasnt enough reverb on the guitar track in the third song. Otherwise I would have bought it!" Getting that gritty live band sound wasnt easy, considering the fact that Mrs. Grundy consists of only two people: Matt (songwriter, producer, bassist, guitarist) and God Street Wine keyboardist Pete Levin (drums and vocals). Why such a pared-down approach? "The only decent guitar players in New York want to play fusion. They think rock and roll is simplistic. They also have this attitude that because Im really a bass player I dont know how to write songs, so they get precious and try to rewrite em for you. I figured Ill just hack my way through it myself." Your Stinky Candy is a collection of 12 songs ranging from the upbeat, punky "Sanctuary", the funk-tinged "Monte Carlo" and "One In Nine" (about Matts mothers battle with breast cancer), to the tender ballad "Fall" and the simmering "Break". Theres even a jazz-inflected mandolin solo on "Matzohballs". "Its all I know how to play on that instrument besides the intro to And We Danced by the Hooters," says Matt. Born on Long Island to musical parents, Matt began his musical studies at age 6 with piano, quickly moving on to French horn, classical bass, electric bass, guitar and mandolin. A professional musician for the last ten years, hes played it all: classical, punk, speed-metal, cabaret, funk, folk, straight-ahead rock (including an ill-fated stint with Ronnie Spector), jazz, reggae and gospel. He has studied with modern jazz great Joe Lovano and recently contributed stand-up bass tracks for the debut CD of the NYC swing band The Blue Saracens. In addition to his transcribing gig with Guitar World, Matt has written two instructional books and continues to perform in the tri-state area with various artists. Inviting Pete Levin to take the frontman slot was an obvious choice. "Weve been friends for a few years. Hes been the drummer on many gigs Ive been on, and his feel is perfect. No flash, just a real strong pulse and a heavy bass drum. I love playing bass when hes drumming. And as far as his singing, its like hes talking to you. None of this overwrought tortured crap." An incredible all-around musician, Pete has toured the world with Musclefunk, John McEnroe (yes, that one), and the rap artist Snow. Hes also an accomplished songwriter who plays around the NYC area in his very limited downtime either as a solo artist or with another of his bands, Chase when hes not on the road or in the studio with God Street Wine. Mostly recorded in Matts apartment, Your Stinky Candy shatters the notion that major-label quality comes from ridiculously inflated budgets, fancy studios and slick production. If guitars, a sense of humor, and melodies that stick like gum from a New York sidewalk to a shoe in mid-August are your cup of tea, you owe it to yourself to say hi to the Missus. BAND MEMBERS: Matt Scharfglass - bass, guitars, mandolin, percussion Peter Levin - vocals, drums