Thomas Champagne : Guitars/Bass/Vocals/Songwriting
A Beaumont native, Thomas spent two years touring with funk/rock band 4D2 of College Station. After moving back to Beaumont roots he wrote and played with Folsom Creek a blend of bluegrass and rock. Currently Thomas writes and produces out of Arlyn and Pedernales studios (Willie Nelson), and also produces live shows for The Crossings, Austin's newest Holistic Resort.
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Danny Anderson : Guitars/Bass/Vocals
After studying locally Danny became dissatisfied with state colleges and decided to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston. He was awarded Berklee's North American Scholarship, and graduated with a Professional Music Degree at the age of twenty-four. By stirring his jazz and rock influences together he became the perfect lead instrument for Audi Flava's fun, funky sound. Danny also teaches guitar and bass in Austin and as always remains passionate about creating music that is heartfealt and virtuosic.
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Carlos Lopez : Drums/Percussion/Vocals
Carlos Lopez - a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in mathematics; Carlos has been banging on pots, pans, trash cans and the' occasional drum (or two) since he can remember. He first hit the stage behind the drums at the age of 6, at the local high school talent show, winning second place. And he’s never looked back. Carlos is a veteran of the Austin music scene having played drums with bands Sqynt, GRASS, Paradigm, Milhouse. Carlos is also an accomplished session drummer, working regularly on projects at Austin's Tonehaus and other local studios. Carlos has also played with or substituted for members of Goudie, Shane Bartell, Bright Star Catalogue, Shawn Fussel and Groovin’ Ground.
Influences
Bob Marley, Ben Harper, The Rebirth Brass Orchestra, Snoop, Willie Nelson, Galactic, Soul Coughing, G-Love and the Special Sauce, Medeski Martin and Wood, Sublime, Hendrix, The King of Sixth Street, Run DMC, Led Zepplin, Sly and the Family Stone, The Beatles, the gypsies on the streets in New Orleans, The Police, the sounds of birds chirping over the gentle noise of creek water and any other form of music that has ever existed upon this planet.
Sounds Like
Catchy yet accessible, yet bold and challenging, Audio Flava combines the hook-savvy songwriting of front-man Thomas Champagne with a cast of true "musician's musicians." All members of this Austin, TX. trio have strong jazz backgrounds and have studied music at an advanced level. When turned loose on a solid pop/rock groove, things are bound to get loose and funky and that's where the fun begins.
Check out www.thomaschampagne.com and www.myspace.com/thomaschampagne for Champagne w/ Friends.
Audio Flava is a local Southeast Texas Trio that combines classic Hip-Hop and Funk with modern day rock and roll. Since their formation on September 3, 2002, they have already proven themselves to be successful as performing artists with their high-energy, rhythm oriented shows that are sure to get people out of their seats and onto the dance floor. Currently, there are no scheduled Audioflava shows, but to hear some of therre songs check out Champagne w/ Friends!!!!!
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