Artist description Blend of hard hitting rock and punk, with a blend of bluegrass and ska/reggae riffs. Deep lyrics provided by intense bassist/vocalist Chris Cimino and a taste of the darker side of life provided by Brian Baldwin on lead Guitar. Equipment manager Teddy Buffa helps to darken the atmosphere and keep everyone on there toes while Colin Brady continues trying to learn the entire Who's Next album. To get down to it, a band that will make you dance, make you laugh and make you think.

Music Style Punk, Rock, Reggea

Musical Influences The Clash, Phish, Bily Joel, Green Day, Offsrping, Rage Against the Machine, Bob Dylan, SCI, Pink Floyd, Rusted Root, Deftones, The December Drive, Alkaline Trio

Similar Artists Our jamming is very Allmanish while we don't really sound that much like any artist.

Artist History Formed in the winter of 1999 out of bordom by Chris Cimino and Brian Baldwin, the two began jamming and working on simple punk songs. Then Colin Brady was forced to sit at the drum set for lack of another chair and Crooked Beat was formed. If you want to get a good picture of the Crooked Beat story, visit the homepage.

Group Members Crooked Beat consists of: Chris Cimino - Bassist, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards __ Brian Baldwin - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, Lead/Backup Vocals, Organ, Banjo, Mandolin __ Colin Brady - Percussion, Backup Vocals _ Other members of the Crooked Beat family: Teddy Buffa - Equipment Manager __ Colin Cimino - Session Bassist __ Geme Cimino - Session Percussionist, Tip Giver, Likes to play Tom Petty songs __ Justin Henry - Arch Nemesis

Instruments Brian - Fender Squier II, Hammond B3, Tyler Mountain 5-string banjo, Harmony mandolin __ Chris - 1999 Standard Telecaster, Fender Squier P-Bass, Casio keyboard __ Colin - Pearl five-piece with many cymbals

Albums Equilibrium - Release Date: August 2002

Press Reviews "The power of a hurricane while keeping you on the edge of your seat with their awe inspiring lyrics, see this band" - Chittenango Times

Location Chittenango, NY - USA

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