There are multiple artists that perform under the name: 1. A band from Brisbane, Australia. 2. A small rap group from the US. 1. The Grates are a three-piece band from Brisbane, Australia. Patience Hodgson (vocals), John Patterson (guitar) and Alana Skyring (drums) formed The Grates in 2002, with Skyring eventually departing to peruse her passion for culinary arts and Ritchie Daniell taking her place. The Grates have been lauded for their catchy