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Elder Mason
Psychedelic / Pop / Classic Rock

""I'm getting bored of whoring for company""

SEATTLE, Washington
United States

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Last Login:  10/11/2008
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   Elder Mason: General Info
Member Since9/27/2006
Band Websiteeldermason@gmail.com
Band MembersJ. Michael Jochum / Joe Cable / Matt Teske / Kris Bulakowski
Influencessounds, 70's Floyd, feelings, ELO, tone, classical, Beatles, epic rock, Wilco, Howard Roark, love, death, composition
Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelNone




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
Comet Tavern Seattle, Washington
Oct 30 2008 7:00P
American Music 35th Anniversary Bash @ the High Dive SEATTLE, Washington

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"The Revival" to be featured on a local CD compilation  (view more)

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   About Elder Mason
PEOPLE SAY:

"...applying the principles that guided classic rock greats like Pink Floyd and CSNY and combining their different approaches to "rock" music into a glorious, sorta trippy amalgamation of the best bits of each camp, from psychedelic rock guitar shredding to the medieval harmonies of CSNY's quietest folk ballads."

---Seattle Weekly---



"Elder Mason live is delightfully melodic and surprisingly eclectic. Check them out if you like: later Beatles, Pink Floyd."

---www.threegigs.com---



"Rock bands often cite iconic mega-stars like the Beatles and Pink Floyd as influences, then wind up sounding exactly like them. But Elder Mason manages to take the vintage folk harmonies of the protest-rock era, the trippy guitar riffage, and all that other stuff that made the '70s great, and combine those ingredients into a really modern psychedelic folk sound that pays tribute to popular bands who've come before, but without excessive imitation. Sometimes you can hear the Floyd. Sometimes you can hear the Neil Young. But more often you hear Elder Mason."

---Seattle Weekly---

WE ARE:

Elder Mason began on a four-track in a small bedroom in Seattle in 2006. Disenchanted with his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, J. Michael Jochum rented an Econoline, filling it with guitars, amps, organs, pianos… even some clothes, and made for then unknown Seattle. After getting a feel for the local scene, darting in and out of other bands, he began to write as he never had – there was some Beatles, some ELO, some Pink Floyd all married with contemporary influences like the Flaming Lips and Wilco.

All hail the power of the Internet!!

Craigslist was to thank for finding the right blend of musicians and personalities that now comprise the band. Matt Teske (guitar, vocals) joined the group after moving from Minnesota around the same time as Jochum. Kris Bulakowski (drums) came aboard after relocating from Connecticut and Joe Cable (bass) recently moved to Seattle via Kansas City. With Jochum manning the keyboards and vocals, Elder Mason set up shop in a basement in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. The band has an epic, dense and lush quality, with blissful organs, raging fuzz guitars held together by bombastic drumming.


Their debut album, The Seclusionist speaks, has been recorded and will be mixed by Scott Colburn (Arcade Fire, Animal Collective, Feral Children, Hypatia Lake) and will be released at the tail end of the summer.


"The Revival" was chosen for a local compilation put together by the boys and girls over at Nadamucho.com, a Seattle based music and culture blog. ORDER NOW!! Sounds from the Seattle Underground CD


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Elder Mason's Friends Comments
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Travis DeVries [looking for NYC area musicians]





Oct 10 2008 4:36 PM


Hi!
Thank you for listening and adding me!
Please be sure you have downloaded
my latest 2 albums from The Turn-ons,
"Curse" & "The Darkest Light",
for FREE!!!



Enjoy!

xo
Travis

Patrick Official





Oct 9 2008 2:50 PM

Digital greetings! Thanks for the add and your great music.
Keep-it-Tuned!
Need More Songs





Oct 6 2008 5:14 PM

Hey, you guys seem to be moving right along here. Excellent work on these new recordings! Love the tones. Best wishes.
Big Splash Champion





Oct 6 2008 4:09 PM

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kiah!





Oct 2 2008 8:47 PM

Oh my word, Elton John with hair!!! AMAZING! Hooray for friends!!! :)
Ashley





Sep 26 2008 10:06 PM

mike, sweet ass beard in the pic below!
Nuke the fridge James!





Sep 21 2008 3:42 AM

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Bobby (Maler)





Sep 17 2008 6:01 PM

That was an awesome set at Chop Suey last night, you guys!
Sorry I dashed out too quickly after the show. Looking forward seeing your next gig!
Thanks!

Mike, I hope your "sniffles" will be gone soon.
Heidi





Sep 10 2008 10:46 PM

I was surfing channels the other night and I came across the Golden Girls. I of course thought of you.
LOST DOGMA





Sep 7 2008 7:03 PM

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BottleRockit





Aug 28 2008 4:19 AM

Hi Mike, Joe, Matt, and Kris,

I had fun hearing you guys plow some new rows in the field of music magic at the Tractor Tavern last night. The smoke and light show were an unexpected crack up. Nice job - I can't wait for your CD to hatch.

Nice job,
Scott Walker

Mike Jochum of Elder Mason at the Tractor Tavern 8-26-2008
Garth





Aug 16 2008 11:29 PM

Without a doubt, I will possibly be in your town by early October. No jokes, just an overwhelming chance that if we play our cards right we could hang out StL style.
RhiVolver





Aug 1 2008 4:08 PM

I don't know how many points you have racked up so far but you can go ahead and double that.
Flight of the Conchords RAWK!!!
Sometimes the Sun.....Sometimes the Rain





Aug 1 2008 3:43 PM

Gotta love the elderly ;-)
Ashley





Jul 20 2008 12:25 AM

even though i dont live there, i emailed kexp and told them to play your stuff.
because i love you!
Jessica





Jul 2 2008 4:22 AM

Aww, thanks for the ego boost. Just let us know when you need the ladies again and we'll be there! It was pretty fun minus me being deathly ill. I promise I'll actually be able to sing well next time.

toodles,

jess
Saff Mastering


Is Online


Jun 21 2008 10:41 PM

Great working with you!
Mz. Listone





Jun 19 2008 5:34 PM

RAWK!
That is all.
kiki





Jun 17 2008 9:55 AM

yes, definitely!
we had so much fun playing with you boys.
next time we'll do the driving and come to seattle all dressed like sailor girls (in honor of the captain, of course!).
xoxo!
kikigirls ♥
Rokopolis





Jun 16 2008 4:34 AM

Hello and thanks for being friends with Rokopolis!

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LOST DOGMA





Jun 5 2008 8:06 PM

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kiki





Jun 3 2008 5:11 AM

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May 31 2008 3:43 AM

I really think Frank L. White would love this stuff i mean, it's so f'n creamy.
kiki





May 14 2008 9:46 AM

Yep we are :). It'll be fun.
Win Win





May 9 2008 4:51 PM

Thanks for making it to the show on Tuesday! If you missed it we'll be at The Comet on Cap Hill tonight playing with some seriously good bands; The Kindness Kind, Lucy Bland and Blue Skies for Black Hearts. Check it out! Best ___Win Win
Joe Meyer





May 6 2008 12:09 AM

I will now pout lips in every photo.
Sounds great dude.
Hope all is well.
The Liquid Now





May 5 2008 2:26 AM

yeah fellas, great show last weekend! lets do it again soons-
Mike
Ashley





May 1 2008 11:14 PM

you guys should probably play a show between may 22nd and 26th because then i could go. cause i'll be in seattle! mike, let's have coffee. and bring joe.
:]
Bobby (Maler)





Apr 28 2008 2:41 AM

Fantastic show last night at the Blue Moon, guys. I'm glad to be part of it.
astrid





Apr 24 2008 10:28 PM

It sounds great! :)
Ashley





Apr 22 2008 5:00 AM

i miss listening to you guys practice while trying to sleep. those were the days.
kiah!





Apr 14 2008 11:22 PM

oh baby.
The Square Deal





Apr 3 2008 9:07 PM

eldermason1
Mugician





Apr 3 2008 4:35 PM

Hey...thanks for the ADD! Nice to meet you! I'm Mike! Much respect for you and your accomplishments...nicely done!
Mugician





Apr 3 2008 4:34 PM

Hey...thanks for the ADD! Nice to meet you! I'm Mike! Much respect for you and your accomplishments...nicely done!
The Market Street Singers





Feb 28 2008 2:26 AM

Thanks for adding us. Rock on!

-The Market Street Singers
Aarika Renaa





Feb 27 2008 12:44 AM

I love the sound! Im gonna try to come to The Comet on the 11th! See ya soon!

Aarika