Artist description Weaving in and out of pulse and melody, the sound of Crisis Car is an energized and enlightened melding of harmony and lyrical diversion. The band has come to be known for its spontaneous vocal creations and exploratory grooves.

Music Style Melodic Rock

Musical Influences Too many to name

Similar Artists We've been compared to Phish, The Beatles, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Sun Volt, to name a few.

Artist History From the ashes of their Penn State-based band Out of the Blue, vocalist/guitarist Frank Spadafora and bassist Mike Speranzo set out to create a unique outfit blending diverse influences into a seamless mix of music and mirth. In 1997, enter multi-instrumentalist Korel Tunador and former US Army Band drummer Jere Bucek. These friends since high school re-teamed to round out the Crisis Car lineup. Most recently, bassist Randy Venturini has joined the band. Speranzo has gone on to full time engineering duties at Mr. Small's Funhouse, the recording studio where Crisis Car has recorded both of their releases. Their sophomore effort "Skychair Maker" was released on Feb. 23, 2001 with rave reviews.

Group Members Jere Bucek- drums,vocals; Korel Tunador- vocals, guitars, saxophone, piano; Frank Spadafora- vocals, guitars, mandolin; Randy Venturini- bass, vocals

Instruments 2 guitars, bass, drums

Press Reviews "Crisis Car's new tunes are as colorful, and as ultimately compelling, as the band itself." Stephen H. Segal, In Pittsburgh Weekly Cover Story, February 21, 2001 "...scary amount of talent." "...sweeping set of musical interests." Scott Mervis Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Friday, February 23, 2001.

Location Pittsburgh, PA - USA

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