The Down Trunks
Three Rings and a Dagger
© 2006 The Down Trunks (837101152983)
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The Down Trunks is a 4 piece rock and roll ensemble that exemplify the essence of midwestern music. We are constantly striving to create something new that still feels familiar. We blend punk, country, rock, blues, and jazz into a musical milkshake...always searching for something tangible and real that doesn't sound as contrived and programed as the bulk of music one hears lately. By ignoring specific genres and letting the song shape itself, we feel like we've created straight ahead grooves that remind one of what it's like to stop turning the dial on their radio and actually hear a song that doesn't make one want to puke. We currently are hanging our collective hats in the Kansas City metropoliton area. We play regionally throughout the midwest mostly on the I-70/I-35 corridors. We really just want to make music. Our approach is to not direct the energy too much on the inception of a song. Rather let the song take it's course. Sort of like a jam bands free flowing form, and yes we do jam...but we do tend to distill it down to something a little more potent once we've collectively wrapped our minds about where the song is leading us. It's kind of like Keith Richards said. We don't really write the songs so much as act as lightning rod for the music. That kind of sounds like divine intervention which isn't exactly what we mean, but sometimes if you have ever played music, as I'm sure a ton of the people who have bothered to read this far down have, it does feel like the song has been handed down/given to you. And that is really something. Robert Johnson always said he made a deal with the devil, so maybe it ain't coming down from heaven or anything, but damn (and pardon the pun) it feels good.
The Down Trunks (on their better days) are:
Darren Matheson: Guitar/Mandolin/Vocals
David Noyce: Guitar/Vocals
Ryan Lickteig: Bass/Vocals
Chad Matheson: Drums/Vocals
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Review of "Broken Dreams" on Garageband
author: shelton220Night on the town This is the kind of band you cross your fingers to see when you're going for a night out on the town. The vocalist really reminds me of a Jeff Tweedy with a more ballsy voice. The band has everything clicking with tight drums, excellent guitar work, and a solid bass groove. If you keep writing songs like this you'll be well on your way to a nice record deal. Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Lyrics, Melody, Beat, Mood, Most Rocking Track. - shelton220 Nashville, Tennessee October 8th, 2006
Review of "Broken Dreams" on Garageband
author: mjtomalost for words! it's that darn good! Where do I begin? The lyrics are great! poetic man! the crying guitars, slides, and effects were awsome! production was great! who produced this? i want to work w/ the guy! the voice matched the music perfectly. bloody original...i'd wave a lighter in my hand if i had one. mike Extra Credit: Guitars, Originality, Most Rocking Track. - mjtoma Garland, Texas September 25th, 2006
Thumbs up for The Down Trunks
author: University NewsPlay it by Ear Thumbs up for The Down Trunks Jordan Kerfeld Issue date: 8/28/06 Section: Culture PrintEmail Article Tools Page 1 of 1 My opinion of local bands has mostly been characterized as harsh. I try to stay unbiased and keep bands off an undeserved pedestal where many understandably place them. If a local band doesn't make my ears perk up (and this is often the case), then I won't hesitate to be honest about unexceptional music. With that said, The Down Trunks' excellent "Three Rings and a Dagger" has immediately earned a position on my exceptions list. Honestly. The Down Trunks' appealing aural attack contains elements of several genres including country, punk and classic rock. The album's style is upbeat and energetic. The lead vocals shared by David Noyce, Darren Matheson and Ryan Lickteig are a tad on the gritty side, but the style is charming. Add stellar background music and The Down Trunks create a winning combination. It's hard to put a finger on what they sound like, which is always a treat for someone who consumes and listens to an unhealthy amount of music. Their music has a unique pop appeal, but the music mostly serves as an ample dose of country rock reminiscent of the southern groups of the 1970s. The album features fast songs, slow songs and everything in between. Laid-back country bunker tunes like "Broken Dreams" surprisingly stand up against propulsive rockers like "Too Lazy to Die." My favorite track is without a doubt the closer. The infectious "Hair Do" is an anxious song with catchy surf guitar riffs and quirky vocals that vaguely channel David Byrne. "Three Rings and a Dagger" is a great collection of songs from a homegrown talent that is worth putting on a pedestal. The album is welcoming to listeners from all backgrounds of musical taste. There is no doubt that such a feat will be rewarded with time. "Can you feel me now?" Darren Matheson growls on the excellent "Fu Man Chu." Check out their CD at www.thedowntrunks.com and you will be able to answer that question, as I have, with a resounding "yes." The Down Trunks will be appearing live at the Crossroads Music Festival on Sept. 9. jkerfeld@unews.com
Garageband review of "Fu-Man-Chu
author: MwpebayDriving Rock... This is a must for anyones car!! This is very much in 'Driving rock' territory and although it may not be ground breaking or revolutionary it more than makes up for this with an infectious ryhtem and well executed solo that feels like part of the song rather that being crowbared in. The outro is unique in the way that ive never heard a band make cat noises before but this just gives the feeling that the band doesnt take itself too seriously which is a good thing.
Garageband Review of "Fu-Man-Chu"
author: oamimusicText Review: Good Hilarious track and creative lyrics, "I wear my black t-shirt. I listen to heavy metal." This is a fun song that must be enjoyable to play. Kudos to the originality of the song. Reminds me of Wilco and their A.M. album. The Beatlesque second guitar solo is pretty cool too. Thanks for the song!