Fancy Trash January 31, 2009

"With its semicountrified, punk-influenced music that recalls Neil Young, Clem Snide, the Flaming Lips, and an assortment of 90s alternarock bands, the group doesnt simply pull off acoustic trio rock, it makes it seem natural." -- The Boston Globe "Without settling too comfortably into any one particular nich of the contemporary folk-rock scene Three Cheers for the Cheated is a big step up from Fancy Trashs debut, showcasing the bands strengths on 11 varied, energetic songs." -- All Music Guide "Acoustic rock with a punk aesthetic retains an ironic charm, especially when tackled with the sloppy idealism of a band like Fancy Trash." -- Nashville Scene Fancy Trash works the line between rock and folk, blending a non-traditional sensibility with the tradition of acoustic instruments to make something unique. Folk-tinged indie rock. Now with five years and over 300 shows behind them, Dave Houghton (vocals, guitars), Paul Kochanski (upright bass) and Jason Smith (drums) continues to explore new ways to bring out the folk for the anti-folk. Fancy Trash has toured extensively up and down the Eastcoast and through the Midwest, Colorado and California. They have opened for national acts such as The Jayhawks, Marah, The New Amsterdams, Devotchka, Hackensaw Boys, and Jesse Malin, and shared bills with notable regional acts like The Figgs, Haunt, Spouse and Mark Mulcahy. Fancy Trashs charged live shows earned the band a reputation as a successful act at venues around the United States such as T.T. the Bears (Cambridge, MA), Hotel Utah (San Francisco, CA), Elbo Room (Chicago IL), Fox Theater (Boulder, CO), Foundation Room @ The House of Blues (Los Angeles CA), The Rodeo Bar (NYC) and Iron Horse (Northampton, MA).

Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of MochaMayas.