The Speeding Trees mean hard rock. Our goal is to put on a show that is fun, energetic, sweaty, passionate, hilarious, and leaves the crowd grinning.
Original material with a new edge has been the mission for members Jon Fotis (guitar) and David J Murphy (bass, lead vocals) since early 2000. Six years working together, in Fairfield, Iowa, doing home-studio recording and musical experimentation, has matured our musical perspective to the point where we were able to hit the Reset button on Rock-and-Roll, suddenly pouring out fun, hard-hitting songs that are both zany and true to life in their storytelling nature.
Guitarist Eric Sanderson joined the band in November 2006, after fate sent him literally knocking on our door. “I heard you guys rehearsing from two blocks away,” he said. “I wanted to see if you want to start a band!”
Three men strong, and in need of a drummer, we called up Shaan Oberdieck. He gladly joined forces, and The Speeding Trees became an official, gigging, four-man lineup in May 2007.
For close to a year we ravaged southeast Iowa with hilarious and ballsy hard rock, which was insanely fun and full of great experiences. In March '08, band and guitarist, Eric Sanderson parted ways to persue different musical interests.
In June, The Speeding Trees played the annual bash at Pure Imagination Tattoos as a 3 piece, to a fun and receptive crowd. The show went out on local radio as well.
Later in the year, drummer Shaan left TST to join the band Funk'n Donuts. Mmm, sprinkles.
Back down to the original two, we are now focusing our efforts in the studio, and plan to release a full length album by the end of the year.
The feedback from audience members has been tremendously positive. “I haven't seen a band that good and fun in a LONG time. You're different, and I love different,” is the common response to our concluded performance.
The future holds greater adventures and wild success.
We love to give. People love to receive, and give back.
We are The Speeding Trees.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
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Battle of the Bands is here and still needing bands! For more info read on our "5th Annual tri-state battle of the bands" blog for details. Let us know if you want a form and we will send you one. COFEN
Hey The Speeding Trees! We totally want to hang out with you at our upcoming show this Saturday, April 4th at Flipside in Downtown Ottumwa. We're going to have our new T-shirts available, too!
We're making a deal for all our fans, If you join us in not wearing pants at the show, You'll get $1 OFF of your admission to the show! You know you're just looking for an excuse to not wear pants. :D
We will see you at the show. Bring all your friends!
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Hosted By: Flipside Flipside When: Friday Nov 21, 2008 at 6:00 PM Where Bridge View Center 102 Church Street Ottumwa, IA 52501 United States Description: Flipside Flipside
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