CRASH KINGS BIO: When brothers play rock music they are apt to make a certain magic unique unto itself. Rock’s sibling history has its Everlys, the fist-fighting Gallaghers, and Aussie brothers the Cesters. Now we have Antonio (Tony) Beliveau and Michael (Mike) Beliveau; Tony on keyboards and vocals, Mike on bass. From a long line of musicians, (dad played piano, grandpa played organ) the Beliveau brothers have played in five bands together prior to Crash Kings. It’s no secret; these guys hit hard and play great together. That’s what happens when you’ve been doing something together for a long time.
Of their formation, lead vocalist and keyboardist Tony Beliveau says, “I wanted a trio and my brother Mike and I have such a strong connection and we understand each other musically and emotionally so well; he was my obvious choice.” Add to the sibling synergy the perfect drummer, Jason Morris, and the Crash Kings come together.
This is Jason’s third band experience with siblings. “I knew what I was getting into,” smirks Jason. “...The other two bands with brothers made for a good intro. Brothers have a much closer relationship and are much quicker to fight than strangers or friends who get into a room together to make music. At the same time things move faster because brothers tend to think similarly and ideas get out more quickly.” When siblings and music collide it makes for what we so casually call “undeniable chemistry.” At times volatile, yes, but no fistfights…at least not on stage. Channeling their passion, they create music so powerful it’s almost a crime—a crime that has been aided and abetted by nothing other than fate itself. Two brothers and one hard-hitting drummer come together to form an ivory-driven power trio firmly rooted in right here and right now; this is Crash Kings.
The Crash Kings’ radical new sound is huge to say the least. Of their vision, Tony is quick to point out, “We wanted to create a band that once and for all could be ‘The Big Rock Sound’ without guitar.” One might wonder…rock without guitar, how is that possible? Well, the Crash Kings have gotten a bit innovative in their quest to create rock with just keys, bass, and drums. With tube overdrive and multiple amps Mike's bass brings heaviness to the band’s sound. On top of that Tony plays a clavinet (a keyboard with guitar strings), which has been customized with a large whammy bar allowing him to bend notes like a guitar producing an entirely new sound. Having these two very unique elements makes the Crash Kings’ music feel raw and full at the same time.
According to producer Dave Sardy and anyone who hears their eponymous release, Tony, Mike and Jason certainly achieve their aims. Says Sardy, “The Crash Kings are the missing link between Queen and Rage Against the Machine.” “Dave Sardy is a sonic genius,” boasts Tony. “That’s why we wanted to make our debut with him—incredible sounds.
For a band this electric and this hard-hitting, it’s surprising how often nature crops up. Drummer Jason Morris states, “We are like a seed that’s been planted that we hope will grow into a huge, beautiful forest…” Mike echoes this sentiment saying, “Our hope is that in the next three years we will take our music all over the world.”
With a quick glimpse into their history, their connection to nature doesn’t seem as aberrant. Tony and Mike have been skiing since Tony was 4 years old and Mike was 2! With this knowledge it becomes obvious why their music is saturated with the same thrill and excitement that’s elicited with shredding down mountains.
Highly tuneful, very aggressive, hard-hitting rock. Crash Kings take the three-man-band concept to their own unique level, quite often surpassing guitar-driven bands.
CRASH KINGS MEMBERS: Tony Beliveau - Vocals, Keyboards Mike Beliveau- Bass Jason Morris - Drums
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