The Gruffs

The current line-up of Nick Plant, Tim Jackson and Frank Creamer came together late in 2019, having all three worked together in various projects since 2014. However the story of The The band first formed in 2017, a three with original guitarist Matt Nailor and quickly established a reputation for imaginative recordings and entertaining live shows, as captured on their debut album “Not the Full Shilling” released in 2017 on Western Star Records. This was followed by two EPs, Esmerelda (2018) and In Limbo Land (2020), now featuring Jim Hammond on drums.​ The latest album, Cosmic Kafoodle was written over two years, with Frank and Tim , starting in the early months of 2020 and recorded over three sessions at Western Star Recording studios in 2022. The CD is available from the band and direct from Western Star Records as well as online via digital streaming and distribution platforms.