Dirty Texas Devil Rock hailing out of Ft. Worth, Texas, Joshua Fleming and Trey Alfaro are The Phuss. Another dynamic duo in the vein of The White Stripes and Black Keys, Fleming and Alfaro add in a unique Texas perspective to their raging tales of old west-influenced woe. Mixing the alt-rock roar of The Toadies, the quirky catchiness of Queens of the Stone Age and the warped country two-step of Old 97s isn’t an easy thing to do, but that’s exactly what Fleming and Alfaro have managed to accomplish. The band is currently gearing up to embark on a fall tour in support of their debut EP, a concept album titled "Wanted" set to be released on October 27th, 2009. The album follows a murderous outlaw through a myriad of intricately woven plot twists and turns. Guitarist/Vocalist Fleming has put together a cohesive narrative concerning transgression and ultimate redemption that certainly belies his tender age of twenty-one. Stringing together a consistent story is difficult enough, but Fleming and Alfaro have somehow managed to match the passion of the words with music that gives new meaning to the word intensity. The Phuss’ first single will be “Preacher, Preacher,” a furious slab of bluesy rock that features a narrator questioning his faith directly at a man of God. “The goal of The Phuss is to make dirty, Texas devil rock,” says Fleming; and that’s exactly what “Preacher, Preacher” is: wrath barely contained by rock’s conventions. With Alfaro pounding the drums as if he wanted them to bleed and Fleming applying crunching power chords on top of the rhythm, the sound of the Phuss is chaotic but approachable. One can find oneself humming along while being a bit frightened at the same time. “When we came up with the name, it was what we wanted people to do, to become involved and cause a fuss,” explains Fleming. “And yes, I was definitely a problem child in school, so the name fits with that aspect as well.”
--Darrell Smyers, The Dallas Observer
Damn. Wish I wasn't so poor. Or we weren't so far apart. Might have been able to work that upright bass thing out. I'll have to try and at least catch you guys next time you're in Austin.
Are you coming to the Third Annual UNSILENT NIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring A DAY TO REMEMBER, SENSES FAIL, RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS, BREATHE CAROLINA, THE SECRET HANDSHAKE and A LOT More?! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27th at The DR. PEPPER ARENA in Frisco, TX. Tickets and ALL OTHER BANDS here: http://thirdstringproductions.com/unsilentnight.html Get PIT/GA tickets before they sell out!!!
Its been Halloween all month long; been working in a costume shop & have had no time for anything but sleep, eat & Maybe rehearse. DAMNIT! Sorry I missed ya'll. don't give up on me. going to L.A. to do shows in this band called The Bambi Slam, should be a blast. do ya'll still have my number?
I could VERY possibly be coming to see yall friday. Blake told me he was working so he'll be there early as hell hah but i have to work :-( but when i get off im gonna try & make it out there!
you guys rocked my socks off at Lolas the other night!!! cant wait for your release party!!! and take lots of vitamin C Josh!!! makes you feel like new.
-Josh Fleming-
-Trey Alfrao-
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