Artist description A new project from some of Texas’s favorite musicians, MR RESISTOR combines Afro-Cuban, Nigerian, funk, and electronic influences into its own groove. The band members’ lineage includes THE HAIRY APES, THE GINGERBREADMEN, BILLY GOAT, WHITEY, and DEAD KING’S PILLOW. Their debut album, PEACE DAY RESISTANCE available at auslandermusic.com, features a guest appearance from the accomplished horns player Jeffrey Barnes from the IN-famous BRAVE COMBO.

Music Style Austin’s New afro-cuban electonic hiphop folk funk band with a twist: MR RESISTOR

Musical Influences Cuban Folk, Fela, Phish, Medeski Martin Wood, Amon Tobin, Anti Pop Consortium, Horizontal K, Cornelius, DJ Shadow, DJ Qbert, Kool Keith, Dr. Octogon, Radio Head, Hairy Apes BMX, Frank Zappa, Beatles, Ethiopian Folk, Nigerian Traditional

Similar Artists Phish, Medeski Martin and Wood, Fela, Amon Tobin

Artist History In the last few years the members of Mr. Resistor have played composed together. The culmination of these first efforts are embodied in their premiere album PEACE DAY RESISTANCE. Mr. Resistor has been experimenting with visual accompaniment to their live performances. This has now become yet another means for expression and makes their concerts a unique event.

Group Members Keith Wahrer (Vocals, Guitar, Sampler)Dave Carroll (Percussion)John Speice (Percussion)JJ Richards (Vocals, Bass)Dave Salonious (Visuals)Carmello Torres (Percussion)Captain Carl Ramsey (Keyboards)Aaron Day (Artistic Director)

Instruments Cameras, Sampler, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards

Albums PEACE DAY RESISTANCE

Press Reviews Mr. Resistor has been featured on Playboy.com

Location Austin, TX - USA

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