Artist description CROFT is a jam band - first and foremost! We write regular format songs and the other things we do involve rythym structuring, time signature over-lays, improv, varied dynamics, communication ideas, soloing indivdually, and soloing all together as a band. Most of our music comes froms these magical journeys of improv and sharing ideas as we play. Our set list is never the same from one show to the next and our psychedelic and hypnotic shows are must see experiences!!

Music Style experimental , eclectic improv, heavy grooves

Musical Influences Pink Floyd, Phish, The Doors, Jane's Addiction, The Who, Tool, Led Zepplin, any jazz, Hendrix And Co., The Grateful Dead, Blind Melon, The Beatles, any music possible because if we missed any then we couldn't learn from them !!

Similar Artists Led Zepplin, Phish, Tool, Pink Floyd, Jane's Addiction, a lot of people say we don't sound like anyone else because our sound is so unique.

Artist History The band first formed with two brothers - Brandon and Ryan Croft. They have been playing together for over ten years and have a musical bond that only siblings share. Brandon plays guitar and sings lead vocals. He has been playing for over 14 years and is masterful with creation and understanding. Ryan plays bass and sings second vocals. He started on guitar and quickly took on the bass. He has been playing for over 10 years. Eric Brown started drumming for the band in 1995. He has been playing drums for 13 years and his powerful eclectic style fits the music perfectly. Alaric Geimer is the newest member (joined in 1998) and the keyboardist. He uses pianos, sounds, samples, and other electronics and keyboards for the music. He is definately not traditional! He has been playing the keys for 10 years. CROFT have been playing around St. Louis at clubs like Mississsppi Nights The Galaxy, The Side Door, and the Hi-Pointe Cafe. They have done shows with The Phunk Junkees, Two Skinny J's, Billy Goat, Summer Camp, Dr. Zhivegas, The New World Spirits, SlapDash, Eli Stone, Pave the Rocket, Soda Jerk, and Savage St. Hubbins. They have also played in Springfield, MO at the Juke Joint with the Tiny Red Spiders, The Feds, and Shaman's Harvest. CROFT has also had live radio interviews on Z 104.1 fm. and Brandon and Eric played "Mr. Devil" live from the studio.

Group Members Brandon Croft - lead guitars and vocals/ Ryan Croft - bass and vocals/ Eric Brown - drums and percussion/ Alaric Geimer - keyboards and electronics

Instruments guitar-bass-drums-keyboards

Albums Three songs ( Chasing the Dragon, Bottom Barell Funk, and R'N'R ) on the Multitrax compilation cd produced by SGM Records

Press Reviews CROFT had three songs recorded for a compilation cd released this year by SGM Records in St. Louis. The cd was played on the Local Show by 105.7 The Point here in St. Louis. CROFT is also receiving regular play on Z 104.1 in Springfield, MO, courtesy of Forrest Martin, host of For Locals Only on sundays. CROFT had a write-up in The Montage, the St. Louis Community College-Meramec newspaper. Dana Eaton, editor-in-chief, says that, "Chasing the Dragon sets CROFT apart from anything that she has heard from St. Louis!"

Location St. Louis, MO - USA

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