"And I might even find myself, but then again, what happens if I do..."

The planets aligned in 2011, with a meeting of headspace among the founding members. After jamming together as Seabeast at a party, the three got together to write, jam and explore the obvious chemistry. In the process, they discovered an enduring common influence, a love of the Crowes music, and all the 70s influences that are so prevalent in the Crowes vibe. Together they chose to indulge this publicly and formed Cursed Diamond, adding Alex, Brad and Austin to round out the six man core line-up. With all the right ingredients, the band chose to go one step further and sweeten the mix with a female soul backing vocal for that Southern Harmony authenticity and a percussionist for the spicy Amorica groove. The result is the tastiest, most authentic, southern recipe that will satisfy the appetite of the most discerning Crowes fan.

Most photos cortesy of Curtis Smith
of Smith Wilson Photography

LEAD VOCALS • Born while my mother was in a dead sprint and on the run ever since. I sings real good. Raised in kansas city mo., graduated college and lettered varsity in track and basketball. Influences include, (but are not limited to): water intake, pollution, swimming holes, bicycles, drugs and booze, 100 miles an hour, 24/7 spies, aru, kings x, ameritrash, acdc, led zep, aerosmith, alice in chains, cheap trick, tesla, the almond bros, the allman bros, jeff banks, sugar, coffee, food, nathan olivarez, gov't mule, soul coughing, guitar players, the gstring, left overs, extreme, hump day, leroy, narrow escapes, frank zappa, spiders...
fav Crowes album: Amorica
fav Crowes songs: P.25 London, No Speak No Slave

LEAD GUITAR • 
fav Crowes album: Three Snakes and One Charm
fav Crowes songs: 

DRUMS • Born in Tulsa, been accused of playing drums even in his sleep. Moved to Dallas at 20 and started a dozen year period of touring with Rocky Athis and Lightning, Crossroads South (with Guitarfreak Rick Brannon), Squire, Release, Rage, and a long stint with the Mollie Maguire (with Andy Timmons). His influences include: John Bonham, Kenny Jones, Barrymore Barlow and Simon Phillips. After an 18 year break to raise a child solo, he's getting back to his first love, music. I bring the groove, drums obey me.
fav Crowes album: Amorica
fav Crowes songs: Cursed Diamond, Descending, Sometimes Salvation and No speak No slave

GUITAR • Born in Boston, Eric has lived all over, including spending 4 years in London. He started playing when his dad gave him a guitar and early on was into Slash, but moved on to Floyd and finally, 12 years later has settled firmly into a love of jam bands. Major influences are Widespread Panic, The Grateful Dead and of course the Crowes.
fav Crowes album: Southern Harmony and Musical Companion
fav Crowes songs: P.25 London, She Gave Good Sunflower, Virtue and Vice, No Speak No Slave

KEYBOARDS, HARMONICA • Born in Oklahoma where he started studying music at age 4 which has contributed to his ability to thoroughly dissect music while still finding its ultimate soul. After moving to Texas, his performance experience has ranged from classical to a country/rock band to a 12-member contemporary Christian band that he has managed and fronted for the last 11 years. Influences go way beyond just great keys: Ray Charles, Eddie Harsch, Tom Scholz, Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart, Elton John, Gabriel Faure.
fav Crowes album: Southern Harmony and Musical Companion
fav Crowes songs: Sting Me, Cursed Diamond, P.25 London, Descending and Black Moon Creeping

BASS •  usic and the first instrument that got him into music, the electric bass guitar. 
fav Crowes album: Three Snakes and One Charm
fav Crowes songs: Cursed Diamond, Nebakanezer, Evil Eye

BACKING VOCALS • Cursed Diamond works with several female backup vocalists. They all know how to cook up some Crowes and they both have those sweet gospel pipes. At any given show you might see the very talented Nikki Cloer or Sahara Boles or Brittany Adams.
fav Crowes album: Southern Harmony and Musical Companion (it's ineveitable, all the ladies love this one)
fav Crowes songs: Remedy, Sting Me, Black Moon Creeping, By Your Side, Soul Singing.

 PERCUSSION • Rob has a mohawk but usually just slicks it back with Murray's pomade. Rob's lifelong obsession with rhythm began at the young age of 7 when his early influences were Buddy Rich and Tito Puente. Rob's later discovery of his sister's Led Zeppelin albums led to life submerged in all things Rock & Roll. Percussion credits include touring and recording with Mad Mexicans, Honchie (International World Champions of Rock Music), and extensive studio sessions. Career highlights include playing American Airlines Center, House of Blues, and almost every dive bar from coast to coast. When not playing drums and percussion, you can find him riding his Harley, working on his 1947 Cadillac or relaxing with a pretty lady and a fine cigar.
fav Crowes Album: Amorica
fave Crowes song: Can I still pick it if it's originally an Otis Redding song?