Tony Mason

Among an overwhelming field of percussionists exists well-versed drummer Tony Mason. Initially self-taught by his passion, Mason enlisted in formal education to fine-tune his inherent skill. Bit by the groove bug at an early age, Mason turned to drums and never turned back. The Birmingham, Al. native followed the beat north for his first touring gig with a rock cover band. Two years and a band name change later, Mason left to pursue an engagement that would do more to stimulate his creative juices. Mason landed with the regionally successful Pull, lending his sticks to their fan-favorite self-titled EP that caused a stir throughout the Midwest. When founding members of Pull pulled out to pursue other career interests, Mason and guitar player Terry Sharp knew their creative flow could continue. The dissolution of Pull soon landed Mason and Sharp with touring rock heroes Splendid Chaos. Mason and Splendid Chaos toured nationally coast-to-coast and everywhere between. Performing upwards to 250 shows per year to large crowds, Splendid Chaos found success with MTV programming and features with Fox Sports, Outdoor Life Network, and Fusion TV. Accolades also include the Big Spring Jam in Huntsville, Ala., performances at The Swamp in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and dynamic shows at Spring Break hotspot, Panama City Beach’s Club La Vela. Fusion TV notes Splendid Chaos as a necessity to spring breakers, “Splendid Chaos is a staple of the Spring Break nightlife in Panama City Beach - unlike the usual confused mixture that epitomizes any Spring Break beach destination, this four-piece band is the single focus in a disorderly mass.” Splendid Chaos also garnered a three-year opening slot on the Jagermeister Music Tour, which have included renowned rockers, The Cult along with Staind, Alter Bridge and Three Days Grace and were also featured on the 2007 Jager Music compilation CD. Mason continued to perform with Splendid Chaos, opening for popular rock acts Chevelle and Saliva through March of 2008. He then joined country music powerhouse Eric Lee Beddingfield. Named the 2007 Breakout Artist by Music Row and New Country Weekly’s Top 10 New Artists of 2008, Beddingfield has enjoyed chart and touring success. Additionally, Beddingfield is produced by one of Nashville’s top producers Kent Wells, and recently released an album featuring a Dolly Parton and Rickey Medlocke (Lynyrd Skynyrd) cameo. More recent highlights of Tonys career drumming for ELB include: Named MusicRow Magazine’s Independent Artist of the year for 2012 The singles, “The Gospel According To Jones” at #23 and “Great Depression” at #18, gave ELB the two highest charting singles for a true independent artist for the year and only the 3rd time in the history of the MusicRow chart that an Independent artist has broken the top 20. • “The Gospel According To Jones” The video was added to rotation by CMT, GAC and TCN. The success of this song led to the invitation to perform at The Grand Ol’ Opry for George Jones 80th Birthday party. This performance was filmed for a national television audience. You can find this video on Youtube at www.youtube.com/elbrocks • Billboard Magazine Named ELB as one of artists to watch for 2012, calling him “one of the format’s fastest rising stars”. Also named “The Gospel According To Jones” as one of the top singles of the year. • Bud-Light Signed an endorsement deal with Bud-Light and will be touring extensively this year as part of the Bud light True Music Tour. You can also find Tony playing shows with Jesse Keith Whitley, son of country legends Keith Whitley and Lorrie Morgan. In the down time from touring with Eric and Jesse, You may find Tony touring the Southeast with a variety of rock bands. Tony currently uses and endorsed by the following companies: Pearl Drums, Silverfox Drumsticks, Remo Drumheads, Custom Bass Drum Heads from Woodshed Percussion, May Internal Miking Systems, Protection Racket Cases and Drum Star Wear clothing. Tony currently resides in Nashville, TN Touring/Studio Independent drummer based in Nashville, TN. Be Sure to check out www.tonymason.net