Funky Mustard

Bio:

..Funky Mustard.. was just a song originally. It stands for that Jar of Mustard in your Frig with the spicy Herb's , and rough cut seed's that give it Flavor . Adding to it , from time to time with other seasoning's . Giving it that Odd mix of Spice , and flavor that you have yet to discover .

Kevin Crenshaw resident drummer , and Singer/songwriter/Guitarist Larry D. White have played together for over 15 years in various Cover bands in , and around Houston . Sneakyhurl was probably their most notable. Playing classic cover songs like , ZZ Top , Allman Bros, Credence Clearwater Revival , and Led Zeppelin at several local Bars . After discovering Reggae in the late 80's , and falling back in love with Jazz in the 90's , Larry was itching to create a new sound. It began in the fall of 2002 . It was a power rock group in the beginning with 2 guitars . But several instruments have been added in the last couple of years to reveal a different sounding music . An ever changing evolving sound . No rules were applied, and still do not exist in their song writing. With Pat Cox on Base, they have settled into a natural rhythm . Pat brings hard rockin bass lines , with an abstract style to the mix. Sparky Parker of "The Rising" has added a soulful hardrockin vibe to everything Mustard . Be sure , and catch 'The Rising" at a venue near you . Carlos Johnson lends a worldly flare to this rounded out mix with his unique percussion style. Literally writing songs from their life experience's , and memories has been their approach to writing songs . Alternate tuning , and playing in strange modal textures have now set the stage for a completely different approach to music . This music has no boundaries , and changes genres from song to song . You will be challenged to put them in just 2 different categories of music .

Larry White was born in Athens Tx. , and raised for the most part in San Antonio , Tx after stints as a child in The San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area , and attending grade school in New Orleans , La , as well as Uvalde, Tx , before settling again in San Antonio , and graduating from Tom C. Clark High. Kevin Crenshaw was born in Denton Tx. But raised in Houston mostly all of his life. He attended Baylor university on a Music scholarship , and work as a Factory Rep in outside Sale's . Gardner Headrick , born , and raised in Houston Tx. has played in a couple of different local bands including "Sneakyhurl" for a while , and presently in "Algae". Gardner has a daughter Kaitlan , and a son Travis . Carlos Johnson can be seen playing all over town , as well as with the Fondue Monks, when he isn't teaching percusion somewhere . Don't be surprised to see Sparky Parker lighting up the stage on any given night all over Houston town , he is a site for sore eye's . Don't miss his Band "Bayou Monster" now playing several venues around the South.

..Houston.. is a city big on culture . Funky Mustard like's to bring all of these cultural effects to the middle of what they create . With 5 completed Cd's the Jar get's thicker every time they play together . They can be seen playing in ..Houston @ Dan Electros Guitar bar.. where we they seem to have found a home for their unique sound , and style of music.

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The New Enchilada Folks ! turn it up , and let it funk up the whole house.

Order it with a side of just about everything .

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Member Since:

July 29, 2005

Members:

Influences:

Cleona Faye Solsbery , Kelli Arnold , Steve White, Jeff "The Jazz Kelley" Kelley , RoomThirteen, Brian Mitchell, Nicholas Marrero, Dj Burn , Peter Batton , Kyle Scott Jackson , Devon Wade, David Fahl, Juan Flores . Rick Lauderdale , Larry Hale , Vernon J. , 90.9 KTSU Jazz in all it's wonderful color's , Led Zeppelin , Jimi Hendrix , Neil Young , ZZ Top, David Bowie , The Who , Steely Dan , XTC , Allman Bro's , Devo , Pat Metheny , Thelonious Monk , Art Balkey , Donald Byrd , Freddy Hubbard , Weather Report , Johnny Cash , Creedence , The Car's , AcDc , Bob Marley , The Heptones , Herbie Hancock , Miles Davis , Judas Priest , REM , U2 , Steve MIller , Santana , Bob Marley , Peter Tosh, Selena , Ocean Blue , The Crusaders , Jaco Pastorious , Joe Sample , Joe Zawinul , Art Blakey , John Coltrane , Maceo Parker , Joe Henderson , Arturo Sandoval , Chucho Valdez , Pancho Sanchez, Little Joe y la Familia , The Heptones, Mingo Sandival , Augie Myers , Doug Saum (my home town boy) >

Sounds Like:

..It's all about the Mustard.. ... Funky Mustard that is. Bubblin' crude and pure rock that is steeped in the tradition that has your soul rockin', like the masters of rock . Much like the Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Jethro Tull, U2, and AC/DC. Rockin' and Rollin' on the cutting edge. But, I want to know if your gonna leave any Mustard in that jar? I dig the sounds boys, keep the fire burning. Please remember, I always like it when you go down to Nawlins, especially like back in '67.

- Jeff Kelley - FM 90.9 KTSU - Jazz in all its wonderful colors.

Funky Mustard defies description. Their infectious melodies , and heartfelt lyric's are the stuff that legends are made of .

- Kevin Wildman - Music New's -

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Record Label:

Moosepie Records