Matt Tantrum

Matt Tantrum was only ten when he first picked up his guitar, and took part in his first school talent show at thirteen. Garnishing popularity through his “Gemini” band, he would get some exceptional experience playing rock venues that offered large crowds. His second new musical formulation was “Nothin’ Fancy”, which initiated in 1980, and had a five year life line before “Cry Action” came into play. This would be his first chance to create music with current band member, Tony Terlicker. While going on to tour, Matt met some amazing and astounding legends in music, including Alice in Chains, The Posies, as well as early versions of Queensryche, Rebel and the Culprit. He then formed the band Solid Mass in early 1990 with Jason Boyleston (of the Rock Vault of Vegas) and Sean Boomer (of Maxx Twelve) and recorded the Solid Mass EP to great expectation. “Slutt Puppies” would allow Matt the chance to first mesh with the drum maestro, Jimmy St Bitchin, and their EP “I’m A Tramp” was given regular rotation on several local rock radio stations. Both musicians would move along to merge with “LMD”. The band toured with Night Ranger, played shows throughout the NW and recorded an EP “New Generation” at the Music Source Recording Studios in Seattle. LMD performed on the television show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” as the grunge band of science. In late 1993 the band LMD broke up. 1994 had Matt being a founding member of “The Sea City Dolls”, and a parting of ways paved the way for him to produce, star and direct his feature film, “Big Blue-A Fishy Tale”. Within that same vein, he starred in several short films and local television shows. Matt also built the original “Cherry Productions Studio”, another arena for him to record and produce music. He is one of the founders of “Vicious Kitty”.

Chris "Stixx" Gartland,

Chris "Sttixx" Gartland grew up in Santa Anna California as a Marine corp brat. He began playing drums in the fifth grade after briefly trying the violin. With the drums Chris found his passion and soon was playing in the school band. In high school he continued honing his drum skills and rocking a full drum kit. He then moved to Seattle and began his musical ascention to the stars! After playing with the band "sinister" chris toured with a top notch "elvis" tribute band through various states playing festivals and casinos. He then joined "Kissaxe" and played various clubs and venues and also played the st valentines day mass occurrence, a festival with over 5000 people Chris then went on to join the band "kickstart" who notably played the faster Washington spring opener and the Crawdad run that was sponsored by the b Bandido's motorcycle club which had an attendance of over 10000! He was then invited to play with jerry miller of moby grape fame and performed in several shows. When Vicious Kitty's original drummer Jimmy St Bitchin could not continue with the band chris stepped in and is crushing it!!!

Tony Terlicker

Tony Terlicker is a many of multiple talents which fall into two major areas: music and movies. An accomplished guitarist, bassist and accordionist, Anthony has also aided as an Audio Engineer/Producer. He has a longstanding friendship with the band’s Founder, Matt Aird, and their bond has built a bigger and better band as of today. Having first met in high school, they partnered to put together a band by the name of “Gemini”. This collaboration solidified play dates all through Seattle, including a live performance in the heart of the HBO offices. Said set would go on to be showcased on the network. They were also allowed to play on the sands of Alki Beach among dancing and drinking pirates for the Sea Fair. Tony then spent some time touring with an alternate group named “Trapper”. Trapper would go on to receive a citation of excellence and appreciation from the Tacoma Police Department for superior handling of their shows. Further, they were the openers for the Van Halen concert at the Seattle Center Mural Amphitheater. Fate would then find Anthony reunited with Matt to form “Cry Action”, and they would proceed to release one CD while together. Short lived for a second time, Anthony moved along to make music with the likes of “T.J. Express” and “Syn City”. However, Tony would eventually end up working with Matt a third time, providing post production audio services for his film “Big Blue, a Fishy Tale”. Fast forward twenty years later, and said movie is now being digitally remastered. Present day finds him shredding the bass for Vicious Kitty