CrashFour has been playing in and around the northwest for the last six years and is consistently growing in popularity and professionalism. Along with headlining performances, CrashFour has shared the stage with Collective Soul, Built to Spill, Colobo, moe, REO Speedwagon, Ominous Seapods, Phantom Planet, and Ben Lee. The band has also performed at the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

“Turn on your mental sound mixer and blend together your favorite cuts from The Dave Matthews Band, String Cheese Incident and Leftover Salmon. Now add a dash of early folk-style Byrds. Beginning to get the idea?- Scott Renshaw Mountain Times

Formed in 1998, CrashFour soon became one of Boise's most talked about bands. Winning talent shows, placing third at Bogie's annual Battle of the Bands and being voted “best band” in the Idaho Statesman's annual Best of Treasure Valley poll.

“They start with intelligent, fearless songwriting with tight arrangements in shifting tempos. Then they play the heck out of the songs with killer fiddle, punchy rhythm guitar, excellent bass work, and intricate, multi-textured drumming.” Dale Mahoney Boise WeeklyCrashFour has recently received tour sponsorship for one year on behalf of Budweiser and the Bud True Music Live program. The BTML program is a great new program that gives fantastic support to independent bands who bud feels are of national caliber and deserving of national recognition. CrashFour was also hand-picked to be one of only 24 music acts who will be representing Bose in live music venues nationwide. CrashFour helped Bose launch their new Personalized Amplification System(tm) family of products. Also, CrashFour has signed on with The College Agency to help build a consistent touring schedule at college campuses across the country. Bassist Jake Ransom, guitarist Kelly Martin, drummer Chad Waite, and violinist/fiddler Rebecca Gourley have developed a unique sound that has been drawing big crowds in and around the northwest. CrashFour's music is completely original, with lyrics written by both Kelly Martin and Jake Ransom. They have spent the last 3 years playing over 150 shows and writing over 60 songs.