"The...glam-punk makeover of Quatropaw into the Addictions...proved ready for prime time." ?Chris Gray, Austin Chronicle

That quote from Chris Gray really sums up what The Addictions are and where they have come from. Long-time rock fans in Austin will recognize Jason Richard and Beth Richard from Quatropaw. The band is still having a great time playing hard-driving electrified Rock and Roll. Their debut release under the new name is the self-titled The Addictions (2004). The first single from the album, ?Jaded? is getting lots of play on Alternative rock radio stations around the country.

The Addictions includes Beth Richard on vocals and guitar, Jason Richard on vocals and guitar, Christopher Volloy on lead guitar, David Warren on bass and Derek Hatley on drums. ?Changing the direction of the band, the sound, and the songs, has brought out a sense of freedom,? says Beth Richard. ?You can hear it in our music?one crashing sound that is The Addictions.?

For more information visit addictionsmusic.com.

Quatropaw as History Quatropaw took third place in the 1998 Austin Music Awards Rock category. They had a standing gig at the Austin Outhouse for months. Their album, Red, demonstrates both their range and their great vibe. The groups songwriting and focus on vocals show off their growth.

Beth Richard on guitar and vocals, Jason Richard on guitar and vocals, Derek Hatley on percussion, Matt Silaski on bass make up this group. They bill themselves as a group that, "combines the soul of Southern-fried blues with the roll of steady rock."

Texas Beat said of Red, It holds "ten surprisingly strong tracks that makes for one awesome CD with a great vibe."

In 1998 the band won the SPIN Magazine award for best unsigned rock band and has placed high in the Austin Chronicle Music Awards for three years running.

Quatropaw was begun by husband and wife team Jason and Beth Richard almost as a joke, but this team is all about music now.

Quatropaw is still available at CDBaby.