Contra Mount Vernon, Washington
Formed in September 2013, from Clear Lake Washington. Originally as a trio (Aiden Blau, Jaia Brewer, and Alex Eliason), now a quartet (Aiden Blau, Jaia Brewer, Alex Eliason, and Troy Mesman) as well as occasional quintet (including Shel Blau on secondary drums and percussion). Avid noise makers and happily producing tinnitus. ... more
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