Georgia Full Throttle Magazine's feature

     " BAND OF THE MONTH" ...April 2011

Bio:

Critical Velocity is a culmination of different musical influences brought together as one, and is sure cover some of the best sounds from the 70's, 80's & 90's all the way to current top 40.

Critical Velocity is a don't miss show and encourages audience participation and fun, all while listening to your favorite ..classic rock, modern rock, dance, pop and country hits!

This band WILL have you singing, dancing, fist pumping and will leave you saying WOW !!!!!

Members:

Tony Martin - Lead & Rythm Guitar, Vocals, U.S. Navy Vet with 40+ years experience w/ guitar, vocals, song writing and studio work.  Tony has played all over the state of Georgia with various acts and at numerous venues. 

Tommy McLaughlin - Lead & Rythm guitar  / Vocals. T ommy has a lifelong love of music founded in the blues and rock of  AC/DC, Rush, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skykyrd, Peter Frampton, ect. Bringing a strong influence of Angus Young and his own Gibson S.G. to Critical Velocity, Tommy plays lead guitar with a mastery developed in more than 20 years of performance and studio experience.  Tommy brings a level of professionalism and enthusiastic ROCK to each performance to enhance the adventure that is live rock and roll.

Tracey McLaughlin - Lead Vocals / Backgound vocals. Tracey was musically trained at Georgia Southern University and since then, has performed in several jazz bands and orchestras.  She now showcases her vocal range with Critical Velocity. Her signature "knock-em dead" lead vocals and sultry background vocals bring a soulful depth to each performance.

Ray Hartman - Bass & Vocals with over 30 years Experience playing, singing and song writing,and multiple stints in the Seattle music scene opening for several National acts that include The Baby's, Eddie Money, Paul Rodgers  (Bad Company) and Quiet Riot.

Kicklighter- Drums and vocals