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(photo by John Solem) |
Fancy Trash works the line between rock and folk, blending a
non-traditional sensibility with the tradition of acoustic instruments
to make something unique -- Spazzy folk-tinged acoustic indie
rock.
Fancy Trash formed in August 2002 when Singer/Guitarist Dave
Houghton moved from Boulder, CO to Northampton, MA and met up
with bassist Joshua Thayer. They began making strides in the
Northeast alongside original drummer Jason Smith. Smith was
replaced by Ben Laine, and his diverse and melodic rhythms completed
an already earthy and developed sound.
Since cementing the lineup Fancy Trash has toured extensively
through the Mid-West, Northeast, South, and up and down the
Eastcoast, opened for national acts such as Jesse Malin, Marah,
The Jayhawks, Hackensaw Boys, Lucero, BR-549 and The New Amsterdams,
and shared bills with notable regional acts like Drunk Stuntmen,
Matthew Hebert (Haunt) and Mark Mulcahy.
Fancy Trash’s charged live shows have earned the band
a reputation as a successful headliner at venues around the
Northeast such as Pete's Candy Store (NYC), Lizard Lounge (Boston,
MA), and The Iron Horse (Northampton, MA).
The band's most recent album, the full-length "Three Cheers
for the Cheated," was released September 2006 on Nine Mile
Records to rave reviews. |
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