“Music can change one’s world ”.

Indie Music Producer and Film music (sync) collaborator Millie Keil grew up in San Francisco listening to a multitude of iconic artists that dominated the radio in the 60’s and 70s.
Her parents bought her a guitar when she was 9, and since then, Millie has been on a musical journey of self-discovery.
Millie believes “music can change one’s world ”.
Millie plays guitar, bass, and keys , and is always learning industry standard recording software.
She has had collaborations with Jo Janzen of Canada’s Avenue 65, Mexico-based Dana Hutson ,and various artists throughout the world.
Millie Keil’s go-to genre is reliable Rock-N-Roll such as musical bands Led Zeppelin, The Pretenders, and Blondie .  She is looking forward to ongoing collaborations with Group Hug Sounds, and others.
She is now based in the inspiring backdrop of a tiny paradise of an island in Washington State.

In her spare time she loves animals and YELAPA ANIMAL PROJECT is her big cause. 10% of her earnings will always go to YAP!

Millie Keil can be contacted at: 

Grouphugsounds.com

Robin Lanterman was born in Northern California, into an Air Force family.  

She was fortunate to live in several places in California, New York, and England.   Growing up during the 70s and 80s she was exposed to the changing faces of rock and especially punk. 

 Girls were suddenly leading the way in this new, raw and exciting scene.   Blondie, B52s, Nina Hagen, Kate Bush, Siouxsie, and the GoGo’s influenced her style of singing.  

Robin’s other interests include a love of the outdoors, Doberman Pinscher rescue, and glass art.  

Robin has written many different genres of songs, a musical and theme songs for sporting events.  

She currently writes lyrics and collaborates with her writing partner, Millie Keil. 

They formed an eclectic band called Group Hug Sounds.   

GHS’s EP Lick My Stamp, was the first release by the band.  

Robin enjoys being creative and has several projects in the works, including a stage production, and second album.   

 Born in Brooklyn New York in the late sixties Christopher Rossi soon moved to the west coast of California. 

Growing up in a small coastal town in Northern California he explored blues, funk, rock and reggae influences, always leaning more towards rock. Enjoying an enormous varietyof music from the 60s, 70s & 80s a sound was shaped from those eras guiding his musical journey with the electric guitar. Another side of Christopher is his love for carpentry, customizing guitars and a strong love for animals. 

Over the last thirty years he has been in at least a dozen bands finely honing his craft. 

Currently Christopher is involved in several projects with Group Hug Sounds and upcoming CD with Hilies & the Rossi Brothers. 

Soon the release of Group Hugs Sounds, ”Lick My Stamp” CD is an exciting moment that has been on his mind for the last couple years.

 Session Drummer on Project

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 Frank Cromer hatched as a naked baby boy in Wiesbaden, Germany. 

Making his film debut at age 14 he was hooked. 

After 6 years at Ohio State, 

Cromer earned a B.A. in Photography & Cinema.

 Inspired by Steve Martin, 

he did stand-up from 1979-1987 when he realized he didn’t need the love 

of strangers. 

7/14/08: Conan O'Brien aired Cromer's 1st animation on NBC 

creating his current career animating.

Among his many accomplishes and talent Group Hug Sounds was  fortunate to snag Frank as our  video maker.