Crash Kings 'Crash Kings' album

When brothers, Antonio (Tony) Beliveau and Michael (Mike) Beliveau; Tony on keyboards and vocals, Mike on bass, play rock music, they make a certain magic, rocking hard without guitars. From a long line of musicians, the Beliveau brothers have played in five bands together prior to Crash Kings.

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," said 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."

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."

In a few short months after coming together this current yet timeless band was quick to draw the attention of Linda Perry, who immediately wanted to sign them to her label, Custard. Once Linda and Custard were on board, the band showcased their talent for head of Universal Motown, Sylvia Rhone, who led Crash Kings to Dave Sardy. Sardy produced their self-titled debut on Custard/Universal Motown which was released May 26th.

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."

The single, "Mountain Man" impacts Alternative on October 27th.

Crash Kings tour dates

Oct 27, 2009 - The Belly Up - Aspen w/The Bravery - Aspen, CO
Oct 28, 2009 - Murray Theatre w/The Bravery - Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 30, 2009 - THE VIPER ROOM - West Hollywood, CA
Nov 27, 2009 - El Rey Theatre w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Los Angeles, CA
Nov 28, 2009 - The Glass House w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Pomona, CA
Nov 29, 2009 - Slim's w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - San Francisco, CA
Dec 1, 2009 - Hawthorne Theater w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Portland, OR
Dec 2, 2009 - El Corazon w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Seattle, WA
Dec 4, 2009 - In The Venue - Club Sound w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Salt Lake City, UT
Dec 5, 2009 - Bluebird Theater w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Denver, CO
Dec 7, 2009 - Station 4 w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Saint Paul, MN
Dec 8, 2009 - House of Blues Chicago w/Rooney and Tally Hall - Chicago, IL
Dec 9, 2009 - Majestic Theater w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Detroit, MI
Dec 10, 2009 - Beachland Ballroom w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Cleveland, OH
Dec 11, 2009 - Webster Hall w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - New York, NY
Dec 12, 2009 - Club Stage w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Baltimore, MD
Dec 13, 2009 - Middle East Club w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Cambridge, MA
Dec 14, 2009 - The Note - West Chester - West Chester, PA
Dec 16, 2009 - The Loft w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - Atlanta, GA
Dec 17, 2009 - Tipitina's w/ Rooney and Tally Hall - New Orleans, LA

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