MasTicA: Lately

Last minute press release: Be there at the Empanada Parlour with Brad(horns,bass), Bruce(samples), and a different Brandan (current drummer for the New Bohemians) this Wednesday the 13th. And not so last minute is news of the following... We also have gigs the 30th of June at Ruta Maya, and July 12th at Empanada Parlour - Pat should be able to do these.

A last minute show announcement: Mastica will be playing Ruta Maya in Austin, this Friday with Hairy Apes BMX drummer John Speice! Be sure to check it out!

Pat's on the cover of RUG, (Roland Users Group), magazine! For more info on Pat's Krimson kit go to www.patmastelotto.com and link to the Pics, Articles and FAQ pages.

The masticA crew will be headed out to Empenada Parlor to play with "Hairy Apes BMX", who has the likes of Mike Dillion who may join in with Mastica on vibes & percussion. Mike Dillion also plays with Critter's Buggin with Brad, (to tie this all in).
Be sure to head out if you are in the Austin area this weekend, it's sure to be a blast for you and your friends! (Call it a musical party!)

The next in the ever growing number of unofficial SXSW shows for Mastica, they go to Pinks, in downtown Austin. Here's the addy and #: 1208 S. Congress (across from the Continental Club) Pinks # 477-2888.
They will play from 5:30-6:30, followed by Byrd, (who runs from 7-8PM). Byrd has the talents of Mark Youngersmith on guitar, (Ex-Billy Idol), then at 8:30, Patricia Vonne comes on stage. She's director Robert Ramirez's sister!

There's a new gig the same nite as the Ruta Maya show on the 15th, (which is from 3:30-5:30). The new gig is at 11:30 at the Capital Draft House on 6th St, Austin, TX., and will feature the full band, (Branden Harper, Bruce Salmon, Brad Houser, and of course Gumby, Munkey, and Pat.) Although these are the week of SXSW, they are not official SXSW gigs.
In addition to all this, Pat will be playing with Mike Keneally for two shows on the 16th. The Copper Tank show is slated to happen at 8PM, but around 5PM, be on the lookout for this:
"Mike Keneally has been one of the first chosen to play The Guitar Center Texas Shootout at Waterloo Brewing on Friday March 16th produced by Green Brothers Entertainment and Evolution Promotion. The party goes between 2:00PM and 7:00PM. Mike Keneally's tentative time slot is 5:00 pm give or take 15 minutes. There is a preview party/BBQ which is sponsored by Guitar Center, Jagermeister, BMI, SIMS Foundation, Todd McFarlane Toys and other fine companies participating in SXSW."
Wow... sounds like fun! All I have to say is, "Pat, send me the latest Todd McFarlane Toys you get in your schwag bag!" (hehe)
So be sure to show you loving support for this quartet of shows that happen in two days, (with emphasis on the first day of course, hehe). It's gonna rock!

Mastica fans rejoice! Another date has been set, bringing the list of upcoming dates to 4, including:
February 22nd, 2001, headlining Stubbs in Austin
March 1st, 2001, at Empenada Parlour in austin
March 2nd, 2001, at first out of Austin gig: Poor Davids in Dallas
*** NEW!!! *** March 15th, 2001, at Ruta Maya from 3:30-5:30PM. (During SXSW!)
Also, Brad Houser will be joining the Mastic gigs upcoming on Reeds and other assorted toys. Brad is better known for his work with Eddie Brickel and the New Bohemians, in addition to 'Critters Buggin'.
If that weren't enough, Mastic regulars: Brenden Harper, (Perc/Drums), and Bruce Salmon, (Samples/Keyboards), will also be joining up!
These are sure to be nights to remember, so be sure to come out and bring your friends!

The next few weeks are going to be extra special for Mastica, and here are the details of where you should see them:
February 22nd, 2001, headlining Stubbs in Austin
March 1st, 2001, at Empenada Parlour in austin
March 2nd, 2001 at first out of Austin gig: Poor Davids in Dallas
Be sure to head out and bring all of your friends! You won't regret it!

Straight from Pat-
"Benefit for 'Cine Las Americas', Tuesday in Austin at the Mercury.
The band will include Micheal Ramos and David Grissom. We will be backing up singer songwiters Patti Griffith, Abra Moore, Trish Murphy, Darden Smith and others. There is even a chance Monkey may do a Spanish poetry reading with us as well. Its an 8:30 show."
In addition, please keep in mind these Mastica gig dates:
Stubbs in Austin- Feb 22
Empenada Palace in austin- March 1
Poor Davids in Dallas- March 2