Artist description Bates. One man, one mullet. One smooth sound.

Music Style catchy mellow folk pop

Musical Influences spinal tap, guns n roses, neil young

Artist History Bates arose from the paranoid tinkering of Thomas Moss, ex basement-producer turned unemployed ascetic.

Group Members Thomas Moss

Instruments voice, guitar, bass, drums, hair

Albums Shorter than Long

Press Reviews "Bates' eclectic blend of neo-rock and opiatic vocals pioneers a new direction in modern music. Their unique melodies will seep into your skull like Chinese water torture and leave your brain puddling." -- Acuity Magazine. "Upbeat Folk Pop from a one-man band who blends vigorously strummed acoustic guitar with easygoing percussion and lighter-than-air melodies." -- Tom H, Listen.com

Location Tampa, Florida - USA

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