Artist description Three piece free-form fusion ensemble featuring Vaylor Trucks (son of Butch, cousin of Derek), Eric Sanders, and Brooks Smith.

Music Style Loud, intense, scary fusion

Musical Influences Mahavishnu, Lifetime, Zappa, Bruce Hampton and all things Zambi

Similar Artists Not sure, we try to be as original as possible, but the orchestration lends itself to comparisons with the first incarnation of Tony Williams Lifetime.

Artist History Founded by Vaylor Trucks. Yeti began when Col. Bruce Hampton gave the phone number of Eric Sanders to a musically-deprived Vaylor Trucks. Their first rehersal together worked so well that they decided to try and frighten more people than just Eric's roommate. Vaylor had known Brooks through the Grapes so after their breakup (and subsequent reunions) he was a perfect fit (as those of you fortunate enough to have heard Brooks' solo CD know, he is quite an impressive musician.)

Group Members Vaylor Trucks, Brooks Smith, Eric Sanders

Instruments guitar, keyboards, drums

Press Reviews "I have not heard improvs like that since the days of Lifetime or MahavishnuOrchestra" - David Raczka "Those of you who appreciate the arduous sonic gymnastics of bands like King Crimson and Mahavishnu Orchestra will eventually become Yeti fans, whether you like it or not. Resistance is futile." - Rob Johnson, Jambase

Location Atlanta, GA - USA

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