Austin
Kritzer
Austin Kritzer:
Vocalist & Guitarist
Quarter Life Crisis Welcomes New Bassist!
February 5 2014
In November, former bassist Chris Starcher parted ways with Quarter Life Crisis (QLC) to start a family. We wished Chris all the best and made sure he knew that he is always welcome to come play some tunes. Then we began the search for someone to fill his shoes. Soon after, a friend of Austin an Mike's was selected to take the reigns and hold down the duty of bass and backup vocals. That friend is Jared Lawson, a Dental student at WVU School of Dentistry currently in his third year of professional training.
Jared is a talented singer, guitarist, and drummer. He also has extensive knowledge of classic rock and progressive metal alike. This is Jared's first endeavor as a bassist and is fitting in with the band exeptionally well. His musical taste and style, as well has his work ethic and personality, compliments QLC in every aspect. We can't wait to get him on stage and introduce him to everyone in person. Welcome to the band Jared!!!
Austin Kritzer Auditions for NBC's "The Voice"
February 5 2014
This past weekend Austin Kritzer travelled to Nashville, TN to tour the city and audition for the NBC reality television show "The Voice". Austin auditioned on Sunday February 2nd at 2:00pm.
The audtions were packed with both talented musicians as well as those with no musical background whatsoever. Austin succeeded through two rounds of eliminations with the songs "Out of Time" by the Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington and Chris Daughtry's cover of "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga.
Although he was not asked to proceed to the next round of eliminations in Los Angeles, Austin stated that he enjoyed his experience and intends to try again for "The Voice" as well as other singing competitions.
Austin Kritzer Gets Drunk and Accidentally Eats an Entire Colasessano's Pizza.
February 5 2014
While visiting his parents in his hometown of Fairmont, WV, Austin Kritzer allegedly ate all 12 pieces of a Colasessano's pepperoni and cheese pizza after polishing off 8 bottles of Yuengling. When questioned Austin stated, "Listen bro, I'm not saying I didn't eat all the pizza... I was like 8 Yuenglings deep at that point so I had the drunk munchies. So is 12 pieces really a whole pizza? Then yeah, I ate the shit out of that thing."
The only evidence left behind was an empty Colasessano's box and a half filled case of Yuengling on the dining table located in the basment of his parents' Fairmont home.
Austin's father was contacted the next morning and stated, "This is complete crap! Who ate my f@#king pizza??? Goddamit Austin! That was my lunch!"
Austin's mother could not be reached for questioning and authorities are investigating the possibility of a drunk dial accomplice. But for now, it is safe to assume he truly did pull a George Thoroughgood and drank alone while stuffing his face (a crime punishable by indigestion).