Bristi Southerland - Vocals

Born and raised in Ft. Stockton, TX, she is a true West Texas girl. She's a self-taught singer who has been in and around music her entire life. From singing her first song "Stop Dragging My Heart Around", with her dad to performing in musicals in high school and college, Bristi has what every cover band wants, image and versatility!

  

• Hobbies: Skydiving, white river rafting, rock climbing
• Music Philosophy: Give 100%, 100% of the time
• Musical Influences: Fleetwood Mac to Broadway

Tony Martinez - Vocals

Tony started his musical career at the ripe, young age of 5, singing in musicals, talent shows, and as loud as they would let him. Although Tony is the newest vocalist to The Crush, he also plays the guitar, bass, and piano.
 

• Favorite Quote: "It's all good from Diego to da Bay" Tupac
• Favorite Food: Grape snow-cones
• Hobbies: diamond mining, gold panning, treasure hunting

 Jeff Thomas - Guitar

Jeff founded The Crush in the mid 80's, a fluid and experienced guitar player  providing  "chanky" lines to ground the overall sound and give us powerful presence.  

 

• Favorite Bands: Kiss, The Skunks, Queensryche, Judas Priest
• Favorite Musicians: Ace Frehley, Jesse Sublett, Rob Halford
• Music Philosophy: Unto thyself be true.

 Daniel McKenna - Bass

Daniel played in the Carnival Cruise Line's corporate band The Shipmates from 2000 until 2009.  In 2009 he joined The Crush.  Daniel has also held down the bottom for Solid Citizen and Devices.  Originally from South Texas, he recently moved to Austin.
 

• Musical Influences: Mel Schacher, Gene Simmons, Dee Murray, Mark Vizcarra
• Favorite Bands: Grand Funk Railroad, Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult
• Favorite Things: NHRA Drag Racing, Collecting vinyl LP's
   

Vinny Mastellone - Drums

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where he started playing drums at 11 years old. Played with various bands and recorded a few CD's. In July 2007 packed up everything and moved to Austin and a while later joined The Crush

• Musical Influences: Neil Peart, Tommy Lee, Billy Cobham, Peter Criss
• Hobbies: Training for the UFC, Riding his Harley, Deep sea diving
• Favorite Bands: Kiss, Rush, Zeppelin, Eagles

Mike Yanez - Guitar

Born and raised in Austin,  Mike joined the band in 2002.  When not performing Mike enjoys bull riding and calf roping.  

   

• Musical Influences: Eddie VanHalen, Pepe' Lopez,  Santana 
• Favorite Bands: Queensryche , Ratt, Eagles
• Favorite Things: Rodeo and NASCAR