MAMA (Chris Bauer) - Multi-instrumentalist and composer.
In addition to creating my own music, I am a current member of the following bands:
THE PERPETRATORS (Wpg, MB; Rock / Blues) - Drums / Vocals...See the band's MYSPACE listing for more info, and
AMERICAN FLAMEWHIP (Wpg, MB; Garage Rock) - Drums / Vocals / occasional guitar and the principal music writer in the band. I also produced the band's first record FINGERTIGHT.
I have also been a member of Stagmummer, Woodcock, Swivel, Backwater, the VaGiants, the Mistakes and the Turnstiles. Other folks I've played with include Romi Mayes, Jaxon Haldane (of the D. Rangers), Pat Keenan, the Squareheads, the Supersuckers (1 night in Regina when their drummer was held up at the border), and Shrimp. I also get together with some jazzers I met in a course I took with musician / instructor Janice Finlay from time-to-time to play some...you guessed it...jazz.
Influences
A love of music, and an interest in not being bored.
Sounds Like
My own music is influenced a lot by The Residents, Sun Ra, Henry Threadgill, George Russell, Can, the Velvet Underground, Ornette Coleman, the Butthole Surfers, King Crimson / Robert Fripp, Pere Ubu and John Zorn. AMERICAN FLAMEWHIP sounds something like the Dirtbombs, QOTSA, Eagles of Death Metal and the Bellrays...with a smidge of the Jesus Lizard and Black Flag. The PERPETRATORS lean in the JSBX / Fat Possum direction of blues rock, heavily rooted in the music of Hound Dog Taylor. We've been referred to as "blues adventurers", "punk blues" and "blues for people who hate the blues"...
I've been playing music since I was 12, focusing on drums / percussion but tinkering around with other instruments and methods of creating music. I have been recording my own music since 1994, and have contributed tracks and sound effects to a number of locally produced independent films. I have played in a wide variety of musical styles / genres.
First major band was Stagmummer (1993-2001), who got the opportunity to record with a couple of well known engineer / producers (Steve Albini and GGGARTH). Stagmummer released 2 Cd's, and the music was a cross between the Jesus Lizard, Black Flag, the Birthday Party and Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band. In 2001, shortly after Stagmummer disbanded, I joined the VaGiants and we recorded 2 Cd's, got a small US distribution deal and did a lot of touring in Canada and the US. The VaGiants were a rock band with doses of metal and soul, kinda like Tina Turner fronting the Stooges (only NOT that good). Unfortunately inner conflicts in that band drove it to implosion in 2004. J-Rod, the singer from the VaGiants, and I started AMERICAN FLAMEWHIP shortly thereafter and continue to make music together. She plays guitar and sings, I play drums and sing...very stripped down and to the point music. When possible our friend D. Mitch joins us and makes it a power trio...two guitars and drums. Our first Cd 'Fingertight' was released in August 2006 on local label Transistor 66 Record Company and plans are to extensively tour to promote it. In late 2005 I also joined the rockin' blues band PERPETRATORS who already had 2 Cd's released and a lot of touring under their belt. Plans are to release a studio album in the spring, possibly a live album later in the year and to tour 30+ weeks in 2007. I have also been exploring the world of jazz, and have been performing in a jazz combo through the Manitoba Conservatory of Music. I hope to release my own music under the name MAMA sometime in the near future. But enough about me...
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Hey! I was looking at The Perps website today...noticed you are playing Calgary on Friday...my Calgary peeps have been notified. - I am going to Calgary for the Stampede...so was thinking of coming to The Peg first...but you guys are Europe bound...next time...and...Have a blast!-
that's totally fine, just thought i'd check. loren's good to practice on mondays, i'm not really free THIS monday but i can work around everything else. what days are good for you?
everyone's in! let me know what day you can first practice!! oh, and if radio ethiopia is second at 11, is that too late? is first just easier for you???
Thanks MAMA. Hope your show went well... I was dealing with design probs for the album for a long time and by the time I finished I was so pooped I just want to sleep. I blame it on the weather. See you soon. Safe Travels. Sam
chuck has given me may 10th at the zoo for this glam-rock band from vancouver i'm help putting on a show for. i know you're playing at ozzy's that night...but if you felt like it, Radio Ethiopia could play and you could just use MY kit, since the gorgon will also be playing...i don't mind doing both sets if R.E. opened...would that work out at all or is it too much?
Hey Chris! Yes, I am checking out your show at the Shoe...and no I haven't got a ticket yet...lazy...but was hoping to get one at the door...pls advise! ;-p
Greetings from Cleveland - New Philadelphia, Ohio! Thanks for the add Chris! Time for some old school metal! Are you guys ready for the return of REAL STEEL? CD'S are IN AND ON SALE NOW AT RETROSPECT RECORDS, GO TO NEW RELEASES. We will be on stage at ROCKLAHOMA July 13! Hope to see you there! Bobby-Real Steel (CLICK HERE FOR RETROSPECT RECORDS HOME PAGE)
well clearly what needs to happen is that alana + erica = poo just needs to go on tour with you guys. free shows every night! free POO every night! that sucks, mama. you touring maniac! will there be any break from touring time this summer? i could set up a patti show if so.
Recording is done Mixing is done.... now for Mastering... then Pressing... oh then a tour and then..................................... WORLD DOMINATION!!!!!!!!!! How are you doing?
oh my goodness no...if the gorgon wasn't having a release of the beginning of that month, maybe, but i'm too busy right now... frick. we'll figure something out...
Awesome rocking out at the zooski! I had such a fun time! Funny how the zoo was mellower than times? I can't wait for the Albert on Fridayski. Your pal d'ski.
we didn't even get to practice...erica was really sick, and then my practice space wasn't available and then we couldn't find loren, who ended up being at his practice space (same building) waiting for us...gah...however, jean's off to europe in a week, so we're going to get a practice in before he goes... also, how's november 23rd for you? there's not much that sam has open anymore...
**I apologize if you got this message twice**
Repko moves again shortly after Hide Your Daughters destroy the albert on saturday night's middle set.
The Gorgon and Mad Young Darlings bookend this amazing night of music on one of the last 3 months worth of shows (for awhile) at this legendary venue in the heart of Winnpeg.
