AUDIOMOUTH

Biography

Rarely has a band that began its march to success come as far as AUDIOMOUTH has in such a short time. While AUDIOMOUTH was formed by bassist Rudy Flores in 2008, it was upon leaving Florida and returning to San Antonio that all the right pieces of the puzzle were becoming a reality.

AM’s first show was at Freeman Coliseum in 2009 with the likes of national recording artists Flyleaf. They hit the road in earnest and realized something special was happening.

The band was quickly catapulted to the top with the highly energetic vocal talent of lead singer Matt Gates. In 2006, Matt had auditioned for the lead role in rock's mega rock band FUEL in Chicago but moved to San Antonio and found to be the right fit for the newly formed AUDIOMOUTH. Fuel's original singer Brett Scallions decided to rejoin FUEL and the rest is history.

AUDIOMOUTH is known for their high-energy shows and giving their fans everything they have on and off stage. AM’s philosophy is “take care of your fans and they will take care of you”. That simple concept has made them a rock favorite and continues to pay dividends.

Touring Regimen

They have played over 400 shows since 2008, picking up fans, filling up venues throughout Texas and beyond.

AUDIOMOUTH has also supported and been chosen as the opening band for national recording artists Drowning Pool, Hinder, Saving Abel, Seven Mary Three, Black Stone Cherry, Eddie Money, Sick Puppies, and Queensryche in 2010 and 2011. The band also hosted and performed with the 54th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS featured performers "Almost Kings" in 2011. Other artists they were asked to perform with include Cinderella, Powerman 5000, and Rik Emmett of Triumph. They have also shared the stage with artists like Ronnie Montrose, Days of the New, and Flyleaf and rocked venues such as Sunken Gardens Theater and the AT&T Center. If that wasn’t enough, they performed as the featured band for the NBA, San Antonio Spurs and were chosen as the Valero Alamo Bowl band for the 3rd straight year. In 2011, AM was selected by University Directors to be the featured band on the Miller Lite/99.5 KISS mainstage for the Fiesta Oyster Bake Festival. The Oyster Bake Festival attracts over 70,000 attendees each year. AUDIOMOUTH and DROWNING POOL will be on stage together on August 17 to rock Texas fans.

Experience cannot be understated when you take a glance at the extensive tour regimen band members have undertaken over the years. From Eastern to Western European tours in over 26 countries and Hawaii, AM is by far ready to take the world by storm. Preparations are underway to complete their long-awaited album filled with heart-pounding rock tunes.

The band is gearing up for a long fall season and proud to be the featured band for "Celebrate America's Military" events once again this year. AUDIOMOUTH will be performing the NBA/San Antonio Spurs game dedicated to our U.S. military and families, held at the AT&T Center in November. This will also include a performance for our troops and their families at the annual AirFest. AM hopes to be able to share their music with their brothers and sisters overseas and bring them a piece of home in the near future on the USO Tour.

Sponsorship

In addition to great rock venues and the typical sponsors AUDIOMOUTH works with, they also have a strong backing by the Greater Chamber of Commerce and multiple corporate entities that include the military community. AUDIOMOUTH is currently working with musical equipment companies for endorsements. Please see links page for companies they endorse. AM is proud to use their products on a daily basis.

Band Members

Musicians

Matt Gates – lead vocals / lyricist

Rudy Flores Jr. – bass / songwriting

James Garza - lead guitar / songwriting

Manuel “Red” Gonzales – drums / songwriting

Crew

Joey Tabares - sound engineer / backup vocals

Rob Martin - security / crew

Esmi Flores - photographer

Leland Stubbs - videographer

Priscilla Stubbs - video editor/production