Benjamin Laub – better known as Grieves – is a Seattle-based hip-hop artist signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment. He emerged in 2007 with the independently released Irreversible, which led to touring with some of indie rap’s finest, including artists like Atmosphere, Macklemore, Cunninlynguists, Watsky, Chris Webby, P.O.S, and many more.

He’s since followed with four more full-length studio albums: 88 Keys & Counting (2010); Together/Apart (2011) which landed at #1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers and #106 on their Top 200; Winter & the Wolves (2014) which peaked at #57 on Billboard’s Top 200; and his latest release, Running Wild (2017).

In the summer of 2019, Grieves released a new addition to his arsenal, a new 8-track EP, The Collections of Mr. Nice Guy. In Feb 2023, Grieves teamed up with his long time friend Mouse Powell and made an action packed EP called WHY NOT?

Past Shows


Sep
14
th
2023
Fine Line
Sep
14
th
2023
Fine Line

Grieves

Inside Out Tour
with Marley B, Dwynell Roland and Cuauhtli
Sep
18
th
2019
Fine Line
Sep
18
th
2019
Fine Line

Grieves

with Mouse Powell, student 1 and Nur-D
Feb
17
th
2019
Mainroom
Feb
17
th
2019
Mainroom

Watsky

with Grieves and Feed The Biirds
Nov
24
th
2017
Mainroom
Nov
24
th
2017
Mainroom

Grieves

with ProbCause, Sean Anonymous with DJ Name and DJ FUNDO
Sep
10
th
2016
Cabooze Outdoor Plaza
Sep
10
th
2016
Cabooze Outdoor Plaza

Prof

with Hopsin, Grieves, Sa-Roc and more!
May
28
th
2016
Mainroom
May
28
th
2016
Mainroom

Soundset Official Before Party

with Grieves, deM atlaS, DJ Abilities and more!
Dec
4
th
2015
Target Center
Dec
4
th
2015
Target Center

RHYMESAYERS 20

with Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Aesop Rock and more!
Oct
11
th
2014
Mainroom
Oct
11
th
2014
Mainroom

Grieves

with K.Flay and MaLLy
Oct
10
th
2014
Mainroom
Oct
10
th
2014
Mainroom

Grieves

with Soulcrate, Unknown Prophets and Sol
Nov
3
rd
2012
Mainroom
Nov
3
rd
2012
Mainroom

Grieves

with THE TRIBE & BIG CATS! and Sweatshop Union
Sep
23
rd
2011
Varsity Theater
Sep
23
rd
2011
Varsity Theater

Grieves and Budo

with MaLLy and The MC Type
Oct
8
th
2010
7th St Entry
Oct
8
th
2010
7th St Entry

Budo and Grieves

with Grynch

More Shows

Mar
22
nd
Fine Line

Russian Circles

with Pelican
Dec
27
th
7th St Entry

Jaki Blue

with KAYCYY and Sophia Eris
May
3
rd
The Fitzgerald Theater

Ichiko Aoba

Apr
13
th
7th St Entry

Wheatus