Zen Mustache

If I were to throw this band into one musical category, I’d probably ...throw my hands up in the air and give up on trying to categorize these guys. This group has the chameleon-like ability that’s necessary to ... seamlessly transcend genres while still maintaining their own identity and musical integrity. - Listen Up Denver!

First of all, the name of this band is Zen Mustache, which earns them considerable cool points right out of the gate. However, even without references to Buddhist facial hair, this group would be worth mentioning. There are [sic] composed of a troupe of talented, eclectic musicians from Colorado, and their sound traverses jazz, rock, blues, and funk with easy sophistication. Don't miss their free show at the Dark Horse...

The Daily Camera, "Inside Track-weekend entertainment wisdom" 3/5/10 - The Daily Camera, Boulder

Zen Mustache! It's just fun to say. While they've written original songs, their covers of famous songs like 'Up on Cripple Creek' (The Band) are incredibly well done. The classics are the ones that have to be done right, and these guys nail them on every occasion. This group consists of talented musicians who make each song their own. Local to Colorado, these guys bring the best of the rock scene to local venues.

Lead singer Kyle Mason, artist and natural performer, brings a classic sound to the stage that can cover anything from 'Come Together' to 'Into the Mystic.' Laid back drummer and studio man Justin Mirarck provides the beat for the band's solid groove, with musical influences ranging from jazz to heavy metal. BJ Callahan works the bass and sax. As a professional musician, he's both a performer and a teacher. Within months of joining the band, he also brought a host of original songs to the table. Keyboardist and writer Johnny Drozdek lends extreme versatility and dimension to the band's sound. His hard-hitting lyrics on the original song, 'Best I Can,' can only help pave the path for ZM's inevitable success. When you see Ted Martens on the stage playing the guitar, mandolin, trumpet, or bass, his skill and personality reach out and pull you onto the stage with the band. As a songwriter, guitarist, and singer, Geoff Madding has a lot of creativity to channel, which drives ZM's unique, yet vintage sound.

If you're looking for a band with great character, great chemistry, and who love what they do, you won't want to miss Zen Mustache! The connection between the audience and the band is unmistakable, marked by talented musicianship and personal lyrics. This group can get up on stage, rock the house, and have a great time. They're the type of guys that you could hang out with at the end of the night and catch at the next concert to do it all again.

Peter Gibbons
1/22/10 - Peter Gibbons, Native Colorado Photography

Zen Mustache! It's just fun to say. While they've written original songs, their covers of famous songs like 'Up on Cripple Creek' (The Band) are incredibly well done. The classics are the ones that have to be done right, and these guys nail them on every occasion. This group consists of talented musicians who make each song their own. Local to Colorado, these guys bring the best of the rock scene to local venues.

Lead singer Kyle Mason, artist and natural performer, brings a classic sound to the stage that can cover anything from 'Come Together' to 'Into the Mystic.' Laid back drummer and studio man Justin Mirarck provides the beat for the band's solid groove, with musical influences ranging from jazz to heavy metal. BJ Callahan works the bass and sax. As a professional musician, he's both a performer and a teacher. Within months of joining the band, he also brought a host of original songs to the table. Keyboardist and writer Johnny Drozdek lends extreme versatility and dimension to the band's sound. His hard-hitting lyrics on the original song, 'Best I Can,' can only help pave the path for ZM's inevitable success. When you see Ted Martens on the stage playing the guitar, mandolin, trumpet, or bass, his skill and personality reach out and pull you onto the stage with the band. As a songwriter, guitarist, and singer, Geoff Madding has a lot of creativity to channel, which drives ZM's unique, yet vintage sound.

If you're looking for a band with great character, great chemistry, and who love what they do, you won't want to miss Zen Mustache! The connection between the audience and the band is unmistakable, marked by talented musicianship and personal lyrics. This group can get up on stage, rock the house, and have a great time. They're the type of guys that you could hang out with at the end of the night and catch at the next concert to do it all again.

Peter Gibbons
1/22/10 - Peter Gibbons, Native Colorado Photography

"Soulful vocals, precision riffs and intelligent composition collide with jazz-tinged blues-based rock and roll to create a natural, funky sound. Zen Mustache has the chemistry of a band that's been playing together for 10+ years. I'm scared to think of how tight the band will be when they really have been together for 10 years...upon seeing these guys for the first time, I felt like I was seeing Phish in 1988. The potential is through the roof with Zen Mustache...

...Similar to the facial ornament, Zen Mustache is comfortably encompassing. Expect big things from this sextet!"

Bret Wolgemuth
Production Manager, Highsteppin' Productions
Tour Manager, Bonerama - Bret Wolgemuth, production manager, Highsteppin' Productions

"Soulful vocals, precision riffs and intelligent composition collide with jazz-tinged blues-based rock and roll to create a natural, funky sound. Zen Mustache has the chemistry of a band that's been playing together for 10+ years. I'm scared to think of how tight the band will be when they really have been together for 10 years...upon seeing these guys for the first time, I felt like I was seeing Phish in 1988. The potential is through the roof with Zen Mustache...

...Similar to the facial ornament, Zen Mustache is comfortably encompassing. Expect big things from this sextet!"

Bret Wolgemuth
Production Manager, Highsteppin' Productions
Tour Manager, Bonerama - Bret Wolgemuth, production manager, Highsteppin' Productions