Mason Rack
Lead Guitar, Vocals, Front Man
Southport, Queensland Australia
Mason originates from Southport on Queensland’s sunny gold coast. Raised on jazz, rock and surfing, Mason started performing at the tender age of six, tutored by his father, Billy Rack, who was an awesome musician and all-round legend. Together with his band, outstanding vocals, guitar playing and awesome stage presence, Mason continues to deliver high impact performances to audiences everywhere. His influences include: Tom Waits, Tex Perkins, Jeff Buckley, Ben Harper, Violent Femmes, and Dave Matthews.
Joel "ThunderFoot" Purkess
Drums and Percussion
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Graduated Grant MacEwan College, Music Program 2009
Born in Edmonton Alberta Canada, Joel got his first taste of drumming at the age of 4 as the little drummer boy in his pre school play. Since then he has gone on to play in numerous bands including Red Orion, Minority Music and Six String Loaded. Joel recently graduated from Grant MacEwan University of Music. Studying Jazz, Latin, Funk, Rock, Fusion, Swing, Pop, Big band and many other styles. Playing in many bands and teaching drums before joining the Mason Rack Band, Joel is a dedicated musician and a true lover of all things rhythmic. Influences include: Mars Volta, The Police, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, The Doors, Roy Orbison.
Drummers:
Virgil Donati, Steve Gadd, Chad Smith, Tim Alexander, Tony Williams, John Bonham, Terry Bozzio, Dennis Chambers, Jimmy Cobb, Elvin Jones, Jojo Mayer, John Densmore, Bill Stewert, Vinnie Caliaota, Jon Theodore, Louie Belson, Buddy Rich and Pastor Jason Tubman: who made all things possible.
Nathan "Colossus" Lee-Archer
Bassman, Vocals
From the beautiful island state Tasmania, moved to the Gold Coast in 2005. Began playing in an acoustic trio as well as in Brisbane based band Manzuma. A new project 'The Seasons Call' involved several years in writing and developing that music and sound. Late 2009 saw a new TAFE collaboration with fellow students performing originals and covers under the name 'Top Deck'.
Influences: Bass - Victor Wooten, Flea, Jaco Pastorius. Juan Neilson, John Paul Jones and by Bands - RHCP, Led Zeppelin, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Jimi Hendrix