THE TASTeBUDS
aaron McDonald
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//Drummer
//Songwriter
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Erin GreyWolf
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//Guitarist
//Songwriter
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Derek Schweizer
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//Bass
//Vocals
Blaze Marie
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//Lead Singer
//Songwriter
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Aaron McDonald has been drumming, playing and writing music for 14 years. His biggest musical influences have been Jose Pasillas from Incubus, Daney Carey, from Tool, and Regina Spektor.
Immediately Aaron felt drawn to the vibe of The Taste and thinks the band has what it takes to prosper.
Adding a very edgy yet mellow percussion section to The Taste, the band and Aaron agree it is a perfect fit.
He lives for the love and magic surrounding him in the practice room, on stage, or in the recording studio, and hopes to one day open a venue for musicians to live, record, and preform
Erin Greywolf is a progressive rock guitarist who draws influence from Americana, Country and Folk.
Incorporating her influences with the contemporary
sound of The Taste, has left the band and their fans speechless.
Her compositions and arrangements seamlessly fit in the bands repertoire and have evolved beautifully with the addition of the other members.
Erin is an advocate for LGBTQ and women's rights. (Especially fellow trans women.)She hopes to use her voice to touch on the issues she is most passionate about to hopefully help fellow young women find their voice.
Derek Schweizer is a power house member of The Taste. Taking influences from bands like Tool, Radiohead and Band of Skulls.
Derek Plays bass in the band but also jumps on lead vocals from time to time! He is also a drummer in his other band Slug Love.
Derek has brought a funky and very meticulous sound to The Taste, alongside the drums and guitar Derek has completed the sound of the band, adding an almost conversational relationship between instruments.
Derek is a kind-hearted
individual who enjoys being a part of the band and loves the magic of the moment.
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After getting her first guitar when she was 13, Blaze Marie has been searching for her sound and a way to express herself through her words and melodies.
Taking a lot of influence from Janis Joplin, Steven Tyler, Tracy Chapman, Adele, and Lana Del Rey be ready for and eclectic and emotional sound from the depths of Blaze's soul. Carefully placing each note and word Blaze has matched well with Erin's (Guitarist) Beautiful musical compositions.
Being a recovering addict, Blaze wants to help all young people find their voice and their creativity hoping to help humans, of all kinds, move "Beyond The Gutter."