Artist description Key combines the talent of David Clarke with members of The Tolpuddle Martyrs and River Crossing.

Music Style Lyric driven Acoustic Rock

Musical Influences Prince, Dave Matthews Band, Pavement, Beastie Boys, Tenacious D, They Might Be Giants, Soul Coughing, Luna, Sebadoh, Weird Al Yankovic, Jane's Addiction

Similar Artists Marcy Playground, Violent Femmes, Barenaked Ladies

Artist History Key formed three years ago to record the album, "Claustrophobic Astronaut", a collection of acoustic songs, written and performed by David Clarke. Last year, they reformed and plugged in for their sophomore effort "Chinese Football". Produced by Terry Thompkins for Mad Beacon Records. This December they will be recording a new album, that will be available on this site in early Janurary.

Group Members Stephen O'Donnell:bass,lead-guitar Terry Thompkins:vocals,guitar David Clarke:vocals, acoustic guitar Tye Robison:drums,percussion Rick Dowlearn:vocals Mike Saunders:keys Shaun Clarke:hip-hop stylings Gabe Thompkins: as himself

Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Drums, Rhodes Piano, Electric Guitar, Human Beat Box, Atari 2600

Albums Claustrophobic Astronaut, Chinese Football

Press Reviews "This is fine Rock...They are going places..."-Ben Ohmart, atnzone.com

Additional Info 4 CLAUSTROPHOBIC ASTRONAUT T-SHIRTS find yourself going to: www.cafepress.com/keyshirt

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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