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The Trend
Powerpop / Pop / Comedy

"301 Mafia represent"

FROSTBURG, Maryland
United States

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Last Login:  8/6/2008
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Member Since12/31/2007
Band Websitepro-gravity.com
Band MembersKenny Tompkins- Lead vocals/guitar/Songwriting
(current projects:
the Royal Army Recording Co.,
The Christmas Lights)
Brian Twigg- Drums
(current project: Carry The Torch)
Dan Stevens-guitar/backing vox
(current project: Heros For Hire)
Cullen Tierney-Bass
(current project: Delilah Why)
Ronnie Lohr-guitar/vox 2001-2002
(current project: solo artist)
InfluencesThe Beatles
Weezer
Metal/Harcore/Youth-Crew Bands
Mo-town
Sounds Likea bunch of silly fucks
Record LabelPro-Gravity Records
Type of LabelIndie




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The Founding Members of The Trend met In 2001 at the embassy theatre in cumberland maryland. At that time, Lead singer/guitarist/songwriter Kenny Tompkins was traveling with his first band Luminus (a faux-hardcore/prog outfit from Petersburg, Wv). Luminus ended up on a bill with Cumberland Hardcore heros-200 North. Tompkins and 200North Lead vocalist Brian North became friends, bonding over a mutual love of 60's pop/catchy melodies in general. In the summer of 2001, North suggested that they start a project that reflected more of a pop influence than thier current bands. A mutual friend/guitar whiz kid named Ronnie Lohr (common denominators/200north) was brought on board and The Trend was off to the races. Tompkins went home from thier first discussion and quickly wrote the first half of what became the trend's self-titled debut album. The Plan at the time was to work out these silly joke songs as a 3-piece, learn some beatle's covers and just have fun. The group recorded a 4-track demo of the first five songs and passed them out at thier very first show (a house party in the hills of western, Md). Encouraged by the overwhelming enthusiasm of thier friends, the group began rehearsing new songs and planning to take things a bit more seriously in the following year. By the summer of 2002, the group had played only a handful of shows. Ronnie Lohr decided to leave the group to pursue more experimental avenues of creativity. Cullen Tierney(200 north/delilah why) aggreed to play bass (which is basically like les claypool agreeing to play bass). Dan Stevens (GB5/Heros for Hire) jumped right in on guitar and harmony vocals and by the fall of 2002 The Trend had evolved into an exciting and energetic (if not always precise) live act. They quickly built a local following that included the owner of a Local Indie Label (Pro-gravity Records) named Jim Frazier. Jim generously offered the boys a little help should they decide to make a record. That they did. The Trend (self-titled) was recorded in one week in lavale maryland at Chris Power's studio. The Record Was mixed for the next few months in Frostburg and was finally released on pro-gravity in april 2003. By this time the boys had built a solid local rep and decided to start venturing out a bit, playing at small venues around the md/wv/pa region. During The summer of '03, they took a break to focus on other musical endevors, drinking, and girlfriends. Reunitied in the fall of '03 with a new batch of songs, they began selling out local venues. Over christmas 2003, they tracked what became thier final recording, an EP known by several names (meet the trend, the untimley death of the trend, the trend 5-song etc) these songs and this recording were a huge step forward in style, production, and song writing. They mixed the EP during january 0f 2004 and printed up some hand-made copies to sell while they worked on officially releasing it. Sadly, the release show for the hand-made copies in February '04 was the last Trend show in history. For Reasons still unspecified, the group decided to disband and the EP remained largely unavailable (save for about 20 copies floating around). Now in 2007, due to sustained cult interest in the band, Pro-Gravity Records Has decided to give the EP the chance it deserved. It is currently in Production and will finally be Released in Early '08.
 

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Can you beat my score on the "The Beatles" quiz?



I got 94%. Can you do any better?




Pro-Gravity Records!





Jun 24 2008 8:10 PM

kenny tompkins





Jun 10 2008 12:22 AM

The Christmas Lights- Show Your Teeth- Official Video
Gabby!





May 21 2008 8:42 PM

I LOVE YOU GUYS. =]
haaha like two years ago I heard of your first album and loved it!
Can put up "Wonderful World"?
That song is amazing and no where else. =]
thanks!
check yes, andrea (=





Jun 1 2008 3:06 PM

the trend = ♥
play a show. :-)
[an all-ages one]

make your fans smile
<3<3
BIG BULLET RECORDS





May 4 2008 1:00 AM

Thanks for adding BIG BULLET RECORDS.

We love what you guys do!

Stay true,
BBR Management
Pro-Gravity Records!





Apr 26 2008 9:12 PM



Pro-Gravity Records!





Mar 9 2008 10:11 PM






MEET THE TREND
Bekah





Mar 7 2008 4:23 AM

Yea guys, the new cd is on point, thanks Jim and Tara!
Nelson


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Mar 5 2008 9:36 PM

Agreed, Wonderful World is a kick ass track!!!! Also, if you could find Say it Aint so somewhere that would kick ass!!!
Andy King





Mar 5 2008 2:28 AM

Put up "Wonderful World" assholes! xoxo
Hi, it's Brian





Mar 4 2008 7:21 AM

Maybe I could have a cd? That would be great
amidst.confusion





Feb 23 2008 3:40 AM

nice cd you guys. i seriously love it! did you guys get rid of them all?
made-up.maria.™





Feb 20 2008 9:50 PM

dang people at dantes

i should get people to call and complain.

=) that way they may do it.

your welcome , i love the music =)
made-up.maria.™





Feb 20 2008 5:30 AM

mr k. tompkins

you are everywere anymore. lol

but yet i never see you anymore =(

;) try to find people that will have shows for the under 21s =)
♥ Amanda





Feb 14 2008 3:01 AM

sadly i havent hurd it lol..but i will
♥ Amanda





Feb 14 2008 3:03 AM

i loveeee the sound of your music.. but i cant find the song you were talking about.. where can i find it.. and do u guys still live in the burg.. ???
♥ Amanda





Feb 14 2008 2:52 AM

ohhh okay.. lol im from the burg.. :)
♥ Amanda





Feb 14 2008 2:41 AM

im confused about wat this is about lol ...
kenny tompkins





Feb 13 2008 1:30 AM

Feb 15th @ Dante's
Rox In My Sox





Feb 13 2008 1:59 AM

oh how i love your music <3!!!
Bekah





Feb 6 2008 4:35 AM

Agreed, some day :)
amidst.confusion





Feb 6 2008 7:04 AM

i'm sorry you guys...but the skill in your music makes me so happy...and yet so sad. you guys should have pushed for the stars with this style of music. you deserve far more credit than you receive. i wish i would have found you sooner lol. peace.
Bekah





Feb 5 2008 7:54 AM

Ok seriously, I don't think it's a terrible idea for The Trend to be considering a reunion show. Isn't it about time?
Natalie Illeana





Jan 25 2008 9:38 PM


Hi! Nice to greet you!
check yes, andrea (=





Jan 17 2008 11:27 AM

oh...well, that still equals the same, because they were both never ending lines.
:-)
☮kailee☮





Jan 17 2008 12:10 AM

cd release show....it's a must!!!
check yes, andrea (=





Jan 15 2008 10:30 PM

I love you guys

<------------------------>
that much.
check yes, andrea (=





Jan 11 2008 2:41 AM

I agree with that girl!!
v v v v v v v v v v v v
☮kailee☮





Jan 6 2008 3:21 AM

I love your guys music.

how about a show around here soon?
Delilah Why





Jan 3 2008 6:39 PM

Amanda





Jan 2 2008 12:22 PM

I still think of The Trend as my favorite local band.

Yay, I love The Trend!
check yes, andrea (=





Jan 1 2008 11:55 PM

thanks for the add!

I love your stuff!!!!!!
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