CRATER TATER

CRATER TATER is a progressive and experimental hard rock group based out of Longwood, FL of the U.S.A.  their music has also been called progressive punk.  Mashed likes that.  here is a link to their full-length debut album-> Primera Musicka De Tater (full stream on bandcamp...available digitally or physically on CD Baby.com, at Park Ave CDs in Orlando, Downtown Music Gallery in NYC, etc...or email ..see blog end).  the record was released back in October of 2010 and features a baby potato on the cover art, compliments of Scalloped and mother earth. 

the band was birthed in late 2008 and started out as a trio (Mashed Tater on guitar/vocals/objects + Fried Tater on bass guitar + Baked Tater on drums).  the tuberous trio eventually added Scalloped Tater on saxophone/electronics.  the quartet collaborates with guests, as well, such as The D on narration and Tater Totsky on electronics and such.  UPDATE:  the band is currently seeking a new drummer, as Baked Tater has jumped ship and exited the spud musick machina.

Tater music is eclectic and reflects influences ranging from progressive rock to noise punk to jazz/fusion to blues, e.t.c.  the compositions are often by Mashed Tater and arranged by the band.  THANK YOU for taking the time to listen and/or for supporting CxTx, if'n ya do or done did.  their sound has evoked some interesting comparisons, such as:  ZZ Top meets Mr. Bungle (that was the pre-saxophone Tater, mind you....), John Zorn's Naked City, Captain Beefheart, Fantomas, Frank Zappa and Wesley Willis.

CONTACT:  e-mail: kris(dot)gruda(at)gmail(dot)com with any and all inquiries...