Guilty Match
Rock'n'roll the way it should be
Guilty Match
Rock'n'roll the way it should be
About Us
Take four individuals influenced by a variety of bands and artists, add their musical talents and personalities, blend carefully, and once they start cooking, you get songs with intriguing melodies, addictive hooks, and compelling lyrics.
GUILTY MATCH was formed in 2002 in south Austin, Texas. Our longevity and the many hours spent writing, rehearsing, recording, and performing have allowed us to develop what we believe is a unique musical presence.
Lead vocalist and lyricist April Sartor has roots steeped in bluegrass, but her true passion is all-out rock. She has had formal operatic training and can wail within a three-octave range from warm, earthy alto all the way to stratospheric soprano. The second half of the songwriting team is John D. Beckerley, the lead/rhythm guitarist who also contributes vocals. He creates pieces that exhibit driving force and hooks with finesse. His love of classic rock guitarists shows in his style, yet he has established his own voice on the instrument.
The newest member is bassist Wayne Decker. A veteran of several Austin pop-rock bands, he adds glue to the mix by incorporating space, fat notes, and melodic lines. On drums and percussion is Patrick Mazur, who became addicted to rhythmic pursuits at a young age, and intensely enjoys communicating through the drum set. His tasteful pulse lays the foundation for GUILTY MATCH.
Our 13-song CD entitled Parhelion was released in the summer of 2008, and after subsequently releasing a few singles, we are hard at work on a new album at Sounds Outrageous studio.
Some past GUILTY MATCH performances have been at Saxon Pub, Strange Brew, Red Shed Tavern, Cherrywood Coffeehouse, Carousel Lounge, Momo’s, and Scholz Garten. We are able to perform up to two 45-minute sets and are equipped, if needed, with our own sound system. Our objective is to have fun and provide a dynamic show that leaves the audience hungry for more. We are proud to play in a variety of venues, delivering top-notch performances that make a lasting impression.
April Sartor, John D. Beckerley, Patrick Mazur, Wayne Decker
GUILTY MATCH
What inspires us
The ability to express ourselves through music is a privilege we do not take lightly. We are driven to make sounds magically from wood and steel while conveying a message. We take cues from everything we have ever heard, but notably the late 60's through the 80's provide the palette to create our music. Familiar yet different and original.
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Our sound
Our music is rooted in hard rock, soul, and power pop. We write from the heart about real life, sometimes deep and thought-provoking, sometimes whimsical and fun. The rhythm and melody intertwine inside riffs, articulate picking, and chords, while the vocal weaves in and out, glued together with nimble bass and rock-solid drums.
