Artist description Like taking a swig of Fresca and getting a mouth full of press-on nails.

Music Style Psychedelic basement rock at large

Musical Influences Stones, Royal Trux, Cows, Stooges, Birthday Party, Neil Young, Pussy Galore, Ramones, Sonic Youth, Cheap Trick, Rein Sanction, Who, Hater, Talk Talk, Jimi Hendrix, Lubricated Goat, Pretenders, Helios Creed, Syd Barrett, Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Caspar Brotzman, Tom Petty, Pixies, Wellwater Conspiracy, ZZ Top, Palace, Jandek, Kinks, Statler Pistols and ...the Beatles.

Similar Artists Like the Cows interpreting Abbey Road or Royal Trux at Budokan

Artist History Under alias, Master Blaster was born in 1994 when T Cravens and AJ McKinney dissolved their previous musical engagement to blaze new terrain. With the help of New York Tardcore affiliate Brian "Unk" Hunter on the bass, the band established the foundation in the studio, drifting between a raw, noisy hiss and an inclination for melody that takes the piss out when no one is looking. Both a tribute to and a parody of rock and roll and the icons of excess, songs like "Born A God" and "Topsided" reflect the obsession to over-estimate human nature and under-estimate the elements that bind us. With an ever-open-door policy, the shows were eventful, yet sparse while the wealth of original material continued to grow. By the time bassist Jason Sheroan found himself in the fold, McKinney and Cravens had over seventy-five songs in the sack. Tunes such as “Happy Poppy," "Merry Go Cyclone,” and "Big Mouth" became staple live numbers as the band took the music to the streets when they had the nerve. With the addition of guitarist Rob Barr 1998 (who parted ways with the band in 2000), it wasn't uncommon for the band to play up to four sets a night, providing a lot of room for experimentation and seasoning the chemistry between the personalities within the band; personalities that are both contrasting, yet complimentary. With that in mind, Master Blaster recorded a batch of songs for their first and soon to be “officially” released 6 song EP, The Master Blaster EP. Imagine taking a subtle inclination towards the atypical midwestern disillusion and filtering it through a flirtatious rock and roll smoke screen; Master Blaster provide the soundtrack to post-boredom daydreams. In essence, The Master Blaster EP is retrospective sample; indicative of what the band has been doing up until now: making music for music's sake and willing to take the back roads. From the irresistible melody and restraint of "Vitamin" to the quirky abrasion of "Insomnia," Master Blaster restore faith in rock and roll music as a valid medium, rooted in the idea of music sustained by and for the people at large; music for the listener as well as the musician.

Group Members T Cravens- Vocals, Guitar, etc. A.J. McKinney- Drums, Vocals, etc. Jason Sheroan- Bass, Vocals, et.

Instruments Guitars, Vox, Basses, Drums, Keyboards, Animals, Fisher Price

Press Reviews "Buuuuuuuuuuurp!"- said Ralph. "We should have the contract ready by the week end" said Marc Johnson. "Next time, bring your own damn PA" said every sound man in the area. "Sounds good if you're on drugs" said Vaughn. "Wasn't that guitar player in Van Halen" said Troy Bass. "I'll bet they have really big ones" said the headliner's girlfriends.

Location Indianapolis, IN - USA

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