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Crashfour has decided to disband after almost 10 years. The band wants to thank everyone for all there support throughout the years.

The members are now currently exploring new avenues in life.

Becca has received a full ride scholarship to pursue her dual masters degree (Music Performance & Suzuki Pedagogy) at Eastern Carolina University.

Jake and Chad have formed a new band called Audio Moonshine. They are currently finishing up there first album. You can find more info by going to:
www.myspace.com/myaudiomoonshi ne

Kelly is beginning his solo career. He is currently working on his first solo album. You can find more info by going to:
www.KellyJMartin.com

Bio CrashFour played in and around the northwest for 9 years. Along with headlining performances, CrashFour has shared the stage with Collective Soul, Phantom Planet, Sugar Land, Ben Lee, Left Over Salmon, Young Dubliners, Roger Clyne and the Piecemakers, Built to Spill, Colobo, moe, REO Speedwagon, Ominous Seapods, and Korby Lenker. The band also performed at the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

"Turn on your mental sound mixer and blend together your favorite cuts from The Dave Matthews Band, String Cheese Incident and Leftover Salmon. Now add a dash of early folk-style Byrds. Beginning to get the idea?- Scott Renshaw Mountain Times

Formed in 1998, CrashFour soon became one of Boise's most talked about bands. Winning talent shows, placing third at Bogie's annual Battle of the Bands and being voted "best band" in the Idaho Statesman's annual Best of Treasure Valley poll.

"They start with intelligent, fearless songwriting with tight arrangements in shifting tempos. Then they play the heck out of the songs with killer fiddle, punchy rhythm guitar, excellent bass work, and intricate, multi-textured drumming." Dale Mahoney Boise Weekly

CrashFour has recently received tour sponsorship for one year on behalf of Budweiser and the Bud True Music Live program. The BTML program is a great new program that gives fantastic support to independent bands who Budweiser feels are of national caliber and deserving of national recognition. CrashFour was also hand-picked to be one of only 24 music acts who will be representing Bose in live music venues nationwide. CrashFour helped Bose launch their new Personalized Amplification System(tm) family of products. Also, CrashFour has signed on with The College Agency to help build a consistent touring schedule at college campuses across the country.

Bassist Jake Ransom, guitarist Kelly Martin, drummer Chad Waite, and violinist/fiddler Rebecca Gourley have developed a unique sound that has been drawing big crowds in and around the northwest. CrashFour's music is completely original, with lyrics written by both Kelly Martin and Jake Ransom. They have spent the last 6 years playing over 300 shows and writing over 70 songs.




------------------------------ ------------------------------ -------------------- CrashFour has shared the stage with the following acts:




Ben Lee
Built to Spill
Clumsy Lovers
Collective Soul
Colobo
Korby Lenker
Leftover Salmon
Moe
Ominous Seapods
Phantom Planet
REO Speedwagon
Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers
SugarLand
Young Dubliners
Bradbury Press
Earnest Orange
House of Hoi Polloi
The Hurricane Lamps
Jerry Fee
Late Tuesday
Mosquitones
Rebecca Scott
Stella




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Awards & Achievements BOSE - Crash Four was hand-picked to be one of only 24 music acts who will be representing Bose in live music venues nationwide.
BUDWEISER - CrashFour has received tour sponsorship for one year on behalf of Budweiser and the Bud True Music Live (BTML) program
Voted Best of Treasure Valley 1999 Best "Rock Band" & "Best Alternative"
1st Place in Open Mic Night at BSU 1998
1st Place in Institute Spectacular Talent Show 1998
1st Place Bogies Battle of the Bands Preliminary round 1999