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"With its semicountrified, punk-influenced music that recalls Neil Young, Clem Snide, the Flaming Lips, and an assortment of '90s alternarock bands, the group doesn't simply pull off acoustic trio rock, it makes it seem natural." -- The Boston Globe
"Without settling too comfortably into any one particular niché of the contemporary folk-rock scene Three Cheers for the Cheated is a big step up from Fancy Trash's debut, showcasing the band's 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 250 shows behind them, the solid lineup of Dave Houghton (vocals, guitars), Josh Thayer (upright bass) and Ben Laine (drums) continues to explore new ways to bring out their aggressively earthy sound.
Fancy Trash has toured extensively up and down the Eastcoast and through the Midwest, opened for national acts such as The Jayhawks, Marah, The New Amsterdams, Hackensaw Boys, and Jesse Malin, and shared bills with notable regional acts like Matthew Hebert (Haunt) and Mark Mulcahy.
Fancy Trash's charged live shows earned the band a reputation as a successful headliner at venues around the Northeast such as The Rodeo Bar (NYC), T.T. the Bear's (Cambridge, MA), and Iron Horse (Northampton, MA).
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