When brothers play music together, they are bound to make unique magic made to be expressed. Alternative/Rock's history includes countless amazing bands, and, today, I am adding Crash Kings to the top. Antonio (Tony) Beliveau and Michael (Mike) Beliveau; Tony on keyboards and vocals, Mike on bass make up Crash Kings. The Beliveau brothers have a past of music. Their dad played piano, and grandma played organ, and Tony and Mike have played in five bands together prior to Crash Kings. These guys make magical music together. Then again, that’s what happens when you’ve been doing something together for a long time, with passion.
Jason Morris, the perfect drummer, makes Crash Kings come together. This is Jason’s third band experience with siblings, so he brings that brothers feeling to it. "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."- Jason
With writing songs, it's a strange how nature is involved in Crash Kings. Tony says, “I visualize a place where I feel complete peace – usually a place of natural beauty, immersed in nature. Songs like “Mountain Man” and “Come Away” came out of me being out in nature. Most of the songs start with a chorus. When I find a strong chorus, I start building the song, writing verses and eventually a ‘middle eight’ comes. Then Mike, Jason and I work out the arrangement. It’s really important for us to make every verse, every bridge, every part of every song as important as its chorus."
This three-man-band brings the level of "family" bands to a whole new level. Very aggressive and hard-hitting, yet meaningful and highly tuneful, Crash Kings have a loving, strong-supporting audience. Tony's vocals are absolutely amazing and soar above the average band's capabilities. Crash Kings are full of real passion, and you will know they've got talent when you hear their magic.
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