Album Notes

Savitre began as an idea to create music, which was unique and powerful. The band started in 2001 with Sav, Bob, and Matt trying to meld their eclectic styles. After a short time together, Paul entered the fold igniting the unpredictable sound of Savitre. The combination of these four intensely creative individuals melding their distinctive musical talents has forged a sound unlike any other. Savitre is an uncompromising sound, which isn't so much a style of music as it is music with style.

Matt Thomas - Drums
Sav Balkissoon - Guitar
Bob Davidson - Bass Guitar
Paul Krussell - Vocals and guitar

Matt Thomas and Sav Balkissoon

Matt began with music at the age of 7 playing the cello and guitar. Eventually, he gravitated to the drums. Matt has been playing drums for 14 years. He has played in various "no named" garage bands developing his technique and finding his sound. Around 12 years ago, Matt and Sav met through a mutual friend. Up until then, Sav had spent a great deal of time with music as well. Classically trained on the piano and even some time on the drums, guitar is where she found her true musical instrument. Unconstrained by rules, Sav made herself. Sav and Matt's love for music and similar musical vision has kept them together for over 10 years. In that time they have been able to independently release 2 demo CDs and 2 full-length CDs. All recordings have had Bob involved to them. With Paul coming on the most recent demo and full-length, the band, Savitre, is all the 2 of them know and wouldn't want it any other way.

Bob Davidson

Bob began playing bass 20 years ago. He cut his teeth with a few local bands in the Atlanta, Georgia area before he helped form Usherhouse. Usherhouse relocated to the Chicago, Illinois area spurred on by Cleopatra Records. Usherhouse existed for about 8 years releasing 2 recordings globally. They have completed 3 U.S. tours and were well known in Europe. Bob and Sav worked together and it was through Sav that Bob met Matt. The mutual musical respect lead to the beginning of Bob's 3-½ year tenure with Savitre.

Paul Krussell

Paul has been involved with music for more than half his life. Paul started playing guitar and moved on to vocals in his later years. He has played guitar for 15 years and has been a vocalist for 11 years. Paul has been involved in various musical projects including the bands Fossil, which independently released 1 full-length recording, and Four Worlds, which released 4 full-length records. The last of these recordings featured Matt Thomas playing drums on 5 tracks. Currently Paul performs with Savitre as well as an occasional solo acoustic spot called Pantheon and The Audio Hallucination. Paul has been affiliated with Savitre for 1-½ years.