Seven Car Pileup

Arrive to a Seven Car Pileup show a musical bystander, and you leave as a fan. Whether because of their sticky lyrics or entertaining stage presence, you are now drawn into the never-label-us-as-we-keep-daring sideshow that is Tempe, Arizona musical group Seven Car Pileup. In addition to being bandmates, the men of Seven Car Pileup are also roommates. Living in a home converted to a music studio (Tortoise Car Productions), recording and mastering are completed by Mark and Jess who 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. At a time when the world is getting smaller and everyone can try to make music, this cozy 3-some embodies cutting-edge musicianship and marketable music cred. Moving through musicians that didn’t quite fit, Mark Mason (lead vocals, guitar) and Mike Vigil (drums), began their build to a new, more promising sound. Their quest quickly accelerated as one-time acquaintance Jess Pruitt (bass) proved that he was in fact the only bass player they would ever need. As the musical group’s front man, Mark Mason is 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 facial expressions 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. Jess’ Pruitt is an excellent definition of the word real. Purity of style, alongside deep-rooted raw energy, Jess has borne fans of professional musicians from all walks of life. 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. With the new ink on his right arm, drummer Mike Vigil (vee-hill) is stoic and confident. Having stylized-away all of the boring beats, Mike performs each show like it’s 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.