3/28/2006 Ready - Set - Tour: CATW is putting the final touches on their Eastern tour - stay very tuned so you don't miss a note when they announce the details. Be sure to tell your friends in other cities too!
3/27/2006 SWEET SXSW! CATW got back from touring to Austin, Texas to play a few shows at the infamous SXSW music conference. Lucky them, they even got two more shows added to the ones they already had booked - so they played at total of 4 times during the whole shabang. yee=haw! oh, and Crystal brought back an aloe plant from Albuqueque, New Mexico - a little greenery to remind of the road times!
2/16/2006 Guess who the featured artist is? That's right - the wolves are! It's some sort of Podcast thing... http://www.ourmedia.org/node/164531
2/15/2006 Radio First: Crystal and the Wolves have made it onto their first radio program! Check out Mighty Field of Vision Radio, based out of Decatur, Alabama - love them!!!!
2/14/2006 Happyy Valentine's Day! But remember: EVERYDAY IS VALENTINE"S DAY!
2/1/2006 TOUR: The wolves will be touring in March through the Southwest on their way to play during SXSW. The tour supports the album and is for fun. CATW will be touring with another fabulous band, Blammos. Come on out!
1/31/2006 SHAPINSKA ROCK IS HERE! CATW is totally pysched. So far the reviews are FANTASTIC. CD release party TBA. The official release date of the album is Feb 28 but it can now be purchased online.
11/5/2005 Masters of the universe! ok not the universe - but masters of Shapinska Rock are in. CATW picked them up from fantasy records yesterday - George Horn (the mastering guru) said he liked the music which we consider a HUGE compliment since he has worked on hundreds of records.
11/4/2005 Show Stoppers: Great show on Thursday at the Social Club. It was cool to see folks from Rasputin Music come out, as well as the field canvas from Clean Water Action. Keep up the good work!
11/4/2005 View the Interview: CRYWOLF is featured in an interview in PUNK GLOBE MAGAZINE Perhaps CATW is on their way to becoming a hit in the UK! that would be sweeeeeet.
10/21/2005 In the press: CRYWOLF is mentioned in the follow up articles on the benefit to save CBGB from closure in New York. The magazine, Steppin' Out, is widely circulated and features interviews with celebrities from all walks of life. If you've ever listened to Howard Stern radio, you've doubtless heard Howard have as his guest Steppin' Out founder and editor Chaunce Hayden. Crystal and the Wolves is honored to have their name be associated with it!
10/20/2005 Review! Review! Review! Check out what Steve DIY wrote about Crystal and the Wolves http://www.fullfrontalrecordings.co.uk/reviews.php http://www.punkglobe.com/crystalandthewolvesreview.html
Fan of a fan: CATW is a fan of Matthias Rust because he wrote this amazing inspiring brilliant paper about how to live on a daily basis in a way that causes less harm to the earth. He sent it to Crystal since he and Crystal have extensively talked about how to be good to our Mother Ship Mother Earth. Thank you Matthias for writing this! Downland paper (microsoft word)
10/18/2005 Oooohhhh Ahhhhhh: Check it out! Crystal and the Wolves mention in the ever rad www.SFist.com about their performance at the How Berkeley Can You Be Parade in BEZERKLEY
9/17/05 Recording Run - CATW is in the studio this week in the final recording sessions of full length album. The feedback on the sampler EP, which features 6 of the album songs, has been astounding and useful all in one. CATW is stoked to incorporate the insights into the final tracking and recording.
9/16/05 Tasty Tour - CRYWOLF had sweeeet shows at CBGB in New York City, Staccato in DC, and many more. Thanks to all the fans who came out to the shows and showed the love. Special thanks to tour support team Ben Googins (rip rip!), Jerry's Music in Bethesda Maryland, Amanda, Neal, Sara, Cheryl (and family), Susan, Joe, Bridgette, and Kwame. CRYWOLF could not have done it without you.
8/22/05 Philly Fans - Would you like to be part of the CATW's Street Team Philly? If you want to help get the word out about CATW Philly gigs coming up Sept 3 and 4, email crystal@earswithgears.com Free t-shirt for those that volunteer
Special Announcement: Hey bands and bookers: If you are looking for a band to fill out a bill on Sept. 1,2 or 5th in Philly, NYC, or DC please email CATW asap as they are filling up dates for their September East Coast Tour. Crystal got her start in the DC area and has at least a 30 - 40 person draw. email: crystal@earswithgears.com
Show Stoppers: last night's show at the Oakland Metro ROCKED!!! Special thanks to those who helped put the show on, all those that came and all the bands that played.
8/17/2005 Wonderful Wolf: CATW is very pleased to announce that Brian Scholl will be their new drummer...this means Fil can now go back to being a bass player (his chief instrument) and that CATW can rock and groove with that much more pizazz since Brian rocks!
8/16/2005 Show Stoppers: CATW is getting ready to put on an awesome show this Thursday, August 18th. The wolves Crystal will be playing with include: Fil DeAngelis on drums, Lee Sanders on bass and lead guitar, Dave Gursom on back up vocals. Free "Shapinska Rock SamplerEP" cds with some songs from the upcoming album will be handed out!
8/15/2005 Tubular T-shirts: CATW has a limited number of sexy pink girly ts on hand for sale at shows. T-shirts for boys and men coming soon.
8/9/2005 Wanted Wolves: Crystal and the Wolves are looking for musicians who love the music and want to become part of their evolving musical project to fill out the sound. If you play drums, bass, keys, horns, xylophone, or anything else, and are curious about getting involved with the band, email crystal@earswithgears.com
8/8/2005 Album Alert: In December 2005 Crystal and the Wolves will release debut album "Shapinska Rock."
8/5/2005 Wear the band:You can now order Crystal and the Wolves merchandise at their new Cafe Press store
East Coast Trip: CATW is going to Carli Simon's CD release party in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusettes.
7/29/2005 Street Team Participation: Want to get to know the band and get free tickets, t-shirts and more? If you would like to be part of the growing street team and assist CATW with band related activities, email crystal@earswithgears.com
7/27/2005 Word of mouth: With the help of dedicated fans, word is starting to spread about the music! Keep up the good work and thank you to everyone helping out!
7/26/2005 Recording update: CATW finished recording the 6-song "Shapinska Rock EP" last week. Listen to mp3s of songs
7/25/2005 Music biznews: CATW just received word that the band has been accepted to play a showcase back in Eastern USA. Between Aug. 31 and Sept. 6, CATW will be at the Independent Music Conference! In addion to playing, CATW will schmooooze with the music "industry" while looking for decent folks interested in their musical project.
7/24/2005 Showcase in North Carolina: Oct. 7-9, the band will be in Charlotte, NC at the Mid-Atlandtic Music Conference
Performing buzzzz: This summer CATW will be playing in the Bay Area as well as doing a mini-tour on the East Coast. See calender for the details.
6/20/2005 Musical Muse Update: Crystal's songwriting muse is beckoning her to write explosive songs that she can't wait to share at shows and on the next concept album she is planning on creating after she finishes "Shapinska Rock
Web initiation: CATW now has their website up and running (as you can see if you are reading this) Hurray for the internet and you! Suggestions? email Crystal@earswithgears.com
5/6/2005 Debut performance: Crystal and the Wolves played their first show at the Starry Plough Pub in Berkeley, CA, yeseterday on Cinco de Mayo! The show was a smashing success and Crystal surprised many people who didn't know she fronted her own band.