"Lusst" is the German word for "solved," a fitting name for a band whose purpose is to provide a sense of completion to the listener.

We play live across South Texas and love every minute of it. Special moments include watching the crowd singing our own songs, connecting with us while up on stage.

We totally support mp3 and what it's done for us. The music industry is constantly changing because of the internet, allowing our band to reach a broader spectrum of listeners who, otherwise, would not be there.

That is our main goal, though the internet has made so many more independent distribution options available, which we are exploring. We hope to perform in a spotlight show at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas in the Spring of 2004 to further expose our music and, hopefully, land a record deal.

In the early 1990s, while performing with various cover bands, Victor Torres (vocals, guitar) met Emanuel Saldana (guitar, backup vocals) during and open jam session, forming the crux of LUSST. They spent several years learning about each other's styles in a bevy of original songs, balancing their daily lives with their unfettered passion for music. Since then, with the addition of Jorge Garcia (percussion) and Eliseo Avendano (bass), LUSST has completed its first full-length album, and the band is now playing at venues and festivals across the Rio Grande Valley area.

Our musical influences reflects both the harmonic and melodic sounds of the Beatles, Collective Soul, The Smashing Pumpkins and the thunderous rhythms of Metallica and Slayer.

The Shop! A great place to jam, create our music, and party.

We use Peavey Amps, Line 6 Amps, Yamaha Audio Equipment, Shure Mikes, Peavey Guitars, Mosrite Guitars, Gibson Guitars, Fender Guitars, and Vintage Hagstrom, and Silvertone Guitars, with Zoom Effect Pedals.

"We don't strive to be the 'next big thing' or such; we simply love creating and sharing music and are ready for anything that comes our way."