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Multi-Racial
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Multi-Racial was born in the basement of Keith Kettmann, during the winter of 2001. It started as a slew of acoustic dittys with such names as "I Once Had A Penis." The next step in the evolution of the band was in the form of drummer-turned-guitarist, Owen Crist. Next was bassist Scott Cornelius. This line-up never played a show. Scott was replaced with Nick NuDelman, and this line up played a total of 2 shows before Nick was replaced with Les Aron on Bass. This line-up played several shows all around St. Louis, until Les decided to leave in September of 2003. He was replaced with Paul Brackens, and a keyboardist was added. His name is Jesse Gibson. Then in May of 2004, Keith left the band due to unknown reasons. He came back, only after Paul was asked to leave the band in July. Jesse then moved to bass. Which brings us to today. Multi-Racial are preparing to record thir first L.P. entitled "Multi-Racial." A tour is in the works.
Why this name?
Owen coined the phrase while on our way to a gig. It seemed to describe us perfectly, so it stuck.
Do you play live?
We used to play live regularly, but as of late, we have taken a break to perfect out material, and try to perfect our live show as well.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I think it gives the unknown artist a cheaper way to distribute their music, rather than CDR's, and no one owns tape decks anymore, so that kinda sucks.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If all the stipulations were right.
Band History:
Keith Kettmann - Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Bass (2001-present)
Tony Nguyen - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards (2001-present)
Owen Crist - Vocals, Drums, Guitar (2002-present)
Jesse Gibson - Vocals, Keyboards, Bass (2003-present)
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Former Members...
Scott Cornelius - Bass (April 2002-May 2002)
Nick NuDelman - Bass (May 2002-July 2002)
Les Aron - Bass, Vocals (July 2002-September 2003)
Paul Brackens - Bass (November 2003-July 2004)
Tony Nguyen - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards (2001-present)
Owen Crist - Vocals, Drums, Guitar (2002-present)
Jesse Gibson - Vocals, Keyboards, Bass (2003-present)
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/
Former Members...
Scott Cornelius - Bass (April 2002-May 2002)
Nick NuDelman - Bass (May 2002-July 2002)
Les Aron - Bass, Vocals (July 2002-September 2003)
Paul Brackens - Bass (November 2003-July 2004)
Your influences?
Keith grew up on Nirvana. Thats how he learned to play guitar and drums. He also likes "geek rock" like weezer and ozma. Also heavy music like Metallica, Chevelle, and Loudermilk.
Tony grew up on Metallica. He listens to Chevelle, KoRn, and Alice in Chains.
Owen grew up on Gospel music, and Queen. He also listens to Silverchair, SOAD, KoRn, and Orgy.
Jesse likes Coldplay, Chevelle, Jimmy Eat World, and Metallica.
Tony grew up on Metallica. He listens to Chevelle, KoRn, and Alice in Chains.
Owen grew up on Gospel music, and Queen. He also listens to Silverchair, SOAD, KoRn, and Orgy.
Jesse likes Coldplay, Chevelle, Jimmy Eat World, and Metallica.
Favorite spot?
Keith - Germany
Tony - France
Owen - Chicago
Jesse - Alone
Tony - France
Owen - Chicago
Jesse - Alone
Equipment used:
Keith plays Stratocaster style guitars, custom-made, Marshall JCM 900 head, a Peavy Cab, and a pedal board that runs Guitar>Korg tuner> Electro Harmonix Big Muff Distortion> Boss Flanger> Ibanez Delay> Vox Wah > Amp. Also Gibson SGs, and Les Pauls.
His drums are a DW Pacific 5-piece with the original snare turned off, and a Pearl Snare in its place. Tama Iron Cobra single bass pedal. A Zildjian 16" crash, Zildjian 18" crash, 8" Wuhan splash, 18" Sabian Ride, 20" Sabian China, 13" Zildjian Hi-Hats.
Tony plays a B.C. Rich Warlock guitar going through a Digitech Processor, out to a Behringer Amp.
Owen plays an Ibanez RG, Ibanez SES, and an Ibanez XE, through a Roland Guitar synth, and various processors and pedals, out to a Crate Half Stack.
His drum setup is the same a Keith's munus the extra snare, and he uses a Pearl Drumset, and a DW Pacific double bass pedal.
Jesse plays an Ibanez bass though various amps, no pedals. He plays a Yamaha Keyboard.
His drums are a DW Pacific 5-piece with the original snare turned off, and a Pearl Snare in its place. Tama Iron Cobra single bass pedal. A Zildjian 16" crash, Zildjian 18" crash, 8" Wuhan splash, 18" Sabian Ride, 20" Sabian China, 13" Zildjian Hi-Hats.
Tony plays a B.C. Rich Warlock guitar going through a Digitech Processor, out to a Behringer Amp.
Owen plays an Ibanez RG, Ibanez SES, and an Ibanez XE, through a Roland Guitar synth, and various processors and pedals, out to a Crate Half Stack.
His drum setup is the same a Keith's munus the extra snare, and he uses a Pearl Drumset, and a DW Pacific double bass pedal.
Jesse plays an Ibanez bass though various amps, no pedals. He plays a Yamaha Keyboard.