Craw are an underground band from Cleveland, Ohio, initially active from 1988 through 2002 and newly active as of 2015. Their sound touches on metal, post-hardcore, progressive rock and jazz, while remaining distinct from any one movement. After forming at Case Western Reserve, craw amassed a local following, and during the mid-to-late ’90s, they toured North America frequently, sharing bills with bands such as the Jesus Lizard, Melvins and Neurosis. From 1993 through 2002, craw released four full-length albums.
In 2015, Northern Spy Records reissued the first three craw albums as a deluxe limited-edition box set. In 2016, all seven members who appeared on craw's four studio albums reunited for two special shows in Cleveland and NYC, respectively.
craw:
Chris Apanius - bass (1988–1994, 2015–)
Rockie Brockway - guitar (1988–2002, 2015–)
Neil Chastain - drums (1990–1995, 2015–)
Lori Davis - drums (1988–1990)
Zak Dieringer - bass (1994–2002, 2015–)
David McClelland - guitar (1988–1998, 2015–)
Joe McTighe - vocals (1988–2002, 2015–)
Will Scharf - drums (1995–2002, 2015–)
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