Music Monday spotlights One Tree Hill’s character/musician: “Grubbs”
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Tree Hill seems to be the location where musicians are made and careers are launched. Peyton Sawyer started the record company, Red Bedroom Records, that launched the careers of Haley James Scott and Mia Catalano. However, Mia Catalano is played by musician Kate Voegele, who had a serious boost in popularity since her first appearance on the show back in 2008.
Who’s the next big thing in Tree Hill? None other than Grubbs, the bartender of TRIC who’s always ready with the perfect elixir. Of course this role is very familiar for him as he has previously bar tended at Schiller’s Liquor Bar in NYC. Recently, this character’s storyline is about to get a major boost after tonight’s performance. The character Grubbs is played by musician Michael Grubbs, lead singer and songwriter of the Brooklyn indie rock band Wakey!Wakey!
Grubb’s involvement on OTH was really a chance of fate. OTH creator Mark Schwahn was impressed with Michael Grubbs, who he found at an open mic night at Park Slope’s Bar 4.
“It’s really interesting, man. I didn’t really know what I was stepping into on ‘One Tree Hill,’ ” Grubbs said with a laugh during a phone interview with SatrNewOnline.com. “I had no idea. And it turns out that it’s got this amazing, supportive fan base that’s just rabid for the music on the show.”
Wakey! Wakey!’s song “War Sweater” was previously featured on OTH’s final episode of season 6. Tonight, the band will perform their latest single “Brooklyn.” Conveniently for OTH fans, Wakey! Wakey! will release their first full-length album this Tuesday, “Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said the Last Time I Saw You” (Family Records/Timber St).
OTH wraps up filming in March, but the band will hit the road to promote their new album. While tour dates are still up-in-the air, fans will be interested to know that the tour will be “tied into the storyline of the show.” Does that mean a chance for fans to appear on camera? One could hope!
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Want the full Michael Grubbs experience? According to BlackBookMag.com, Michael Grubb’s “all-time favorite winter drink is a riff on the French 75, which Grubbs calls Poire 75.”
Poire 75
2/3 oz Poire William
1 1/3 oz Remy Martin
1/3 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp sugar
Dash of cinnamon
Champagne
Shake all above ingredients well and strain into a champagne flute. Top with your favorite champagne and enjoy!
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This is so cool. My first name is Michael and my last name is Grubbs oh and my favorite television show ever is One Tree Hill. I feel like this was done for me..haha..love it!