biographical info
Themasses were formed in Vancouver, BC in 2002 through a classified ad in the local entertainment paper. Mark Strachan (guitar), Ben Brown (keyboards), and eventually Eric Stephenson (bass) would become the core of the band and would later find drummer Ali Siadat to complete the lineup.
Since their inception in 2002, Themasses have been on a mission to keep them asses shaking. Their shows have evolved into a full body and mind experience, reaching epic spiritual heights and raw, funky depths. They have played the Vancouver Int'l Jazz Festival twice, shared the stage with the amazing American super-group Garaj Mahal twice, headlined countless events all around BC, almost completed their long-awaited first studio recording due for release in Fall 05' and have generated a very strong and loyal following which grows larger at every show. They will be heading out on tour in the Fall in support of their new EP and the soon to be released new album.
lineup
Eric Stephenson Bass
Ben Brown Keys
Ali Siadat Drums
Mark Strachan Guitar
influences
amon tobin
led zeppelin
the new deal