The Grand Scheme Emerge from Behind-The-Scenes with Debut Single "Hold On to Your Bag" Featuring Aloe Blacc (Common Good Records)
The Grand Scheme are a Los Angeles-based "SOUL POWER" band, who, according to their Facebook About (Me) section, make "Soul for your mouth." Self-described "World Travelers & Explorers," The Grand Scheme have functioned as the backing band for American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, and emcee Aloe Blacc FKA Nathan Yell. The Grand Scheme have been backing Blacc ever since his career-securing break-out with 2010 single, "I Need A Dollar," if not longer. The Grand Scheme 's current line-up consists of drummer Te'Amir "Yohannes" Sweeney , bassist Joseph "Joe" Gonzales , trumpeter Chris Bautista , guitarist/producer/musical director Joel Van Dijk , saxophonist Randal "Randalio" Fisher , and keyboardists Peter Dyer & Farmer Greif . The Grand Scheme 's players have collectively contributed to recordings for artists as varied as Blu & Exile , Breakestra, The Velve...