Biography
Arrive to a Seven Car Pileup show as a musical bystander, and you will certainly leave with their debut album in-hand as their newest fan. Whether because of their sticky lyrics or entertaining stage presence, you have been drawn into the never-label-us-as-we-keep-daring sideshow that is Tempe, Arizona original musical group, Seven Car Pileup. Watch and learn as you will soon find that this ingenious original musical group embodies cutting-edge musicianship, professionalism, marketability, and rock credibility.
From a defunct music project, Mark Mason (vocals, guitar) and Mike Vigil (drums), began their climb to a new, more promising sound. With one part luck and one part fate, their quest for musical success rapidly accelerated as one-time acquaintance Jess Pruitt (bass guitar) joined the still unnamed group and quickly improved their sound as truly no one else could have.
As the group’s front man, Mark Mason is genuinely a production wizard. Although Mark claims that he was never a natural guitar talent, those listening and watching immediately disbelieve his claim. From complex pedal-board work to sensational musical expression found throughout their playlist, Mark writes and creates music to his own very exacting standards. For many musicians the ever-daunting challenge of vocal training, writing and arrangement is steeped in stress and discord. Never-so for Mark; each song he births brings fresh reprieve from static industry sameness.
Bass guitarist, Jess Pruitt, is an excellent definition of the word “real”. Purity of style, alongside deep-rooted raw energy, Jess has borne fans at every show.
Good-natured and an ever-present peacemaker, this blonde makes everyone who’s ever considered it want to play an instrument. Rhetoric aside, have you ever tried a full-body bass-loop swing during the middle of a song? Nah...didn’t think so.
You can describe drummer Mike Vigil (vee-hill) as stoic and confident. Having stylized-away all of the boring beats, this Spaniard performs each show like it is his last. Strong family connections and a firm belief in the dominance of music, Vigil truly enjoys his craft. Each show’s stage set-up is pro-drummer; which means that one will be able to see and feel every beat of every song, up-close and personal.
To date, all of the group’s recording and mixing have been completed by Mark and Jess, who both double as trained sound engineers. Living music everyday is a reliable indication that Seven Car Pileup will persist in generating daytime music for nighttime people.
Seven Car Pileup performs all-original all-ages appropriate rock music with alternative and funk undertones.
