Their songs have been
described as having "… the fun
of The Who, the biting wit of
Steely Dan and the knowing
sadness of Robert Zimmerman."
the band’s first full-length CD,
provide perfect examples of their
multifaceted style.
Some of Flavola's members have deep connections to Austin's nationally acclaimed theater scene. Jones is an award-winning actor. Jimy and Gordon Gunn (bass and lead guitar), a.k.a. The Gunn Brothers, have designed sound for more plays than you can shake a spear at and have the awards to prove it.
BIOGRAPY
The remaining band members have wisely chosen a more stable path. Keyboard player Brad (B-rad Puddin' Son) Johnston is a Mac guru when he’s not sitting in with bands such as Wahoo Trout or April Hall, and drummer Mark (Bam Bam) Baram not only keeps a hell of a beat but can also cure your ailing BMW.
Since 2005, Crystal Flavola has been playing their
original songs (and some
B-side covers) at venues like
the Saxon Pub, Jovita's, Ego's,
Garrison Park Harbor, the
Posse East, the Pecan Street
Festival, Hyde Park Theatre
and the Blue Theater. They've
also been featured in the
Music at the Gap concert series
opening for Grammy nominated
Caroline Aiken.
Guitar & an Ashtray and Wild
Child, songs from their first EP,
received airplay on Austin's KUT 90.5 FM. Happy Town, another song from the EP, was featured on Pop Culture Press' October 2007 sampler CD. Their music has also been included on radio playlists around the world in places ranging from Australia to France.
