... ... ... ... The Mothership

Local Rock veteran and front man of Future Fossils John Beckman initially teamed up with Paul Fraser, the leader of the quintessentially grunge quartet Radio-Flyer. Next, the rhythmic virtuoso behind the ambient progressive soundscapes of Omni, Will Andrews brought the method, madness and restraint of a seasoned player to the mixture. Finally, Ryan Thornes, the co-writer and vocalist of the hard-hitting trio Vibrant Society climbed aboard with a bass in one hand and a PBR in the other. When listening to The Mothership it is easier to pick up on the sound of its members’ previous bands than to pigeon-hole it into conventional genres. Their repertoire is a polished and satisfying mixture of the revolutionary and the familiar. They succeed in grabbing the attention of casual listeners long enough to make an impact while providing a genuine experience for the serious show-goers who have a habit of letting good albums play on repeat. Gritty vocals and gripping lyrics come from a place of reality, devoid of the buzzwords and cliches of today's manufactured radio rock. Beckman and Fraser’s heavy guitars work together to compliment and add sophistication, not flash.