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Emerging from diverse musical backgrounds, the members of Katastro gather to create a unique sound, blending hip hop, blues, jazz, and rock. Formed in 2007 by vocalist Andy Chaves, drummer Andrew Stravers and guitarist Tanner Riccio, later joined by bassist Ryan Weddle, Katastro has been gaining a lot of exposure while impressing their peers at the same time. Opening for national acts such as the Dirty Heads, Method Man, Redman, Ghostface Killah, and Tomorrow's Bad Seeds, they continue to pull in their audience with their intriguing and entertaining live show.

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Video: Katastro Releases 'Good Time' Music Video Featuring Final Studio Moments with Photo Video: Katastro Releases 'Good Time' Music Video Featuring Final Studio Moments with Lead Singer Andy J. Chaves
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023

Alternative band Katastro have released the music video for “Good Time,” their first new song since the tragic death of lead singer Andy J. Chaves. The “Good Time” video features footage of the band’s final days in the studio together before the loss of Chaves, and also reflects on various milestone...

Iration and Atmosphere Announce 'Sunshine & Summer Nights Tour' Photo Iration and Atmosphere Announce 'Sunshine & Summer Nights Tour'
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022

Hawaiian-bred, California-based reggae-influenced alternative rock band Iration and Minneapolis-based underground hip-hop titans Atmosphere have announced their co-headlining Sunshine & Summer Nights Tour. The 30-date cross-country summer outing, with support from alt-rock/hip-hop hybrid band Katast...

Artikal Sound System Drops Single 'Dissolve' Photo Artikal Sound System Drops Single 'Dissolve'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2021

Artikal Sound System is Chris Montague (guitar), Fabian Acuña (bass), Christopher Cope (keys), Adam Kampf (drums), and Logan Rex (vocals). Together their unique sound is edgy and raw with emotion. The band pushed their edgy sound to explore deeper themes during the making of the new album to yield t...

KATASTRO New Studio Album 'Sucker' Out Now Photo KATASTRO New Studio Album 'Sucker' Out Now
by TV News Desk - July 16, 2021

Katastro, who performed their first live show in over a year this past Sunday at Phoenix Suns Arena for the NBA Finals Game 3: Road Game Rally halftime show, will officially celebrate the release of Sucker with a string of West Coast headlining tour dates. ...

KATASTRO Releases New Single 'Droptop' Photo KATASTRO Releases New Single 'Droptop'
by TV News Desk - June 22, 2021

Katastro will celebrate the release of Sucker with a string of West Coast headlining tour dates beginning July 23rd with a hometown show in Tempe, Arizona. ...

KATASTRO Drops New Single 'One Day' Photo KATASTRO Drops New Single 'One Day'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 04, 2021

Sucker, the band’s sixth full-length studio album, represents a notably more mature sound for Katastro – Andy Chaves [vocals], Andrew Stravers [drums], Tanner Riccio [guitar] and Ryan Weddle [bass] – while showcasing their unique melting pot stew of rock, hip-hop, funk, blues, pop, and reggae....

KATASTRO Releases Music Video For 'The Way I Feel' Photo KATASTRO Releases Music Video For 'The Way I Feel'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 26, 2021

Katastro will return to the live stage and officially celebrate the release of Sucker with a hometown show on Friday, July 23rd at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe featuring support from Kash’d Out and Barefoot....

KATASTRO Releases New Single 'The Way I Feel' Photo KATASTRO Releases New Single 'The Way I Feel'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 04, 2021

“‘The Way I Feel’ is probably the most personal song for me on the album,” shares vocalist Andy Chaves. “...

Iration Announces 'Heatseekers Winter Tour 2018' for January and February Photo Iration Announces 'Heatseekers Winter Tour 2018' for January and February
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2017

As they prepare to begin their fall headlining 'Intergalactic Tour' later this month, reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION today (10/9) revealed their initial touring plans for 2018 with the announcement of the 'Heatseekers Winter Tour 2018.'...

IRATION New Single 'Borderlines' Available Now; Impacting Radio Nationwide
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2017

Reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION has officially released their new single 'Borderlines' across all music platforms along with a lyric video for the thought-provoking song...

IRATION Announces Fall Headlining 'Intergalactic Tour'
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2017

Reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION has announced their fall headlining 'Intergalactic Tour' featuring support from Fortunate Youth and Through The Roots (on select dates). Tickets for the 19-date outing are now on sale to the public as of today (Friday, August 4)....












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