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The Tyler Trudeau Attempt
Indie / Rock / Powerpop

"New Haven is where the action is."

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut
United States

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   The Tyler Trudeau Attempt: General Info
Member Since12/6/2005
Band Websitetylertrudeau.com
Band MembersTyler Trudeau on vocals and guitar
John Mordecai on keyboards and vocals
Alex Larson on bass
...and now featuring Bob Rock on drums
InfluencesClassic pop music. Punk rock. Sub-art skronk. Crooners. Shouters. The British Invasion. Vintage garage rock. Tin Pan Alley. Baroque music. Dada. American literature. Unemployment. Underemployment. High school. College. Mid-sized cities. Global politics. New England.
Sounds LikeWe've been compared to Mission of Burma, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Billy Bragg, the Smiths, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, the Modern Lovers, the Ramones, the Buzzcocks, Gang of Four, Dick Dale and others. Some people say we're a pop band. Some call us a punk band. Some say we're a '60s revivalist band. Some have no idea what we're doing but like what they hear nonetheless.
Record Labelfromage-cinq records
Type of LabelIndie





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Aug 8 2008 7:00P
Friday Night Under the Lights Stafford Springs, Connecticut

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   About The Tyler Trudeau Attempt
The Tyler Trudeau Attempt is a rock band that believes pop music should try to be art and that art needs to be enjoyable. We're based in New Haven, CT, and we play at clubs, bars, rented halls, coffee houses, art galleries, house parties and wherever else we can comfortably do so.

For all inquiries, thoughts, comments and so on, please send us a message or e-mail tylertrudeau@gmail.com.

Some have said:

"Tyler Trudeau Attempt, a band that makes pop music the way it should be: with garage-like guitars and quality hooks." -- Pat Ferrucci, New Haven Register

"I was reminded of all manner of awesome late punk and new wave bands. The Tyler Trudeau Attempt specialize not only in evoking the sounds of that time, but also the stubborn awkwardness, the difficulty of interpretation. ... You might be able to placate yourself with thoughts that the song structures are at least reasonably poppy — which they are. But then the band comes to a solo, and Trudeau launches into a discordant, Dada-esque destruct-a-thon which, if broadcast, would probably turn every FM receiver into anti-matter. ... Trudeau's musical vision may seem to call upon cultural moments too disparate to make sense — but the thing is, his music makes it gel. His band is just articulate enough to make it seem like they didn't cherry-pick a bunch of unrelated influences. They make it seem like that's just how they rock." -- Dan Barry, Hartford Advocate

"Unadulterated, blatant hooky pop with all the aggression of a full-blown punk band but with a steady eye on modern musicality. ... Lyrics that are meaningful and unapologetic. ... It matters not what genre or sub-genre signpost points to the songs of The Tyler Trudeau Attempt, coz these guys are simply in-yer-face popsters with musical messages for the young and impressionable masses. Their style is brash, naive (in the nicest possible way!) and youthfully melodic but tantalisingly teasing -- 'In My Despair, I Took Up Painting' has a beautifully genuine feel about it; the songs are catchy and quite compelling." -- Toxic Pete (UK)

"[In My Despair, I Took Up Painting is] an EP brimming with social satire, gleeful punk music, enough organ for a prog band and Trudeau's instantly recognizable whine... The TTA looks back to the roots of punk and finds something immensely energetic, often hilarious and always political. On top of that, it's catchy as hell. -- Tyler Theofilos, New Haven Advocate

"At the same time biting, unpredictable and accessible. Front man Trudeau brings a stellar arsenal of guitar lines to the table ... Unexpected directions around every corner." -- Metromix (CT)

"I've seen the Tyler Trudeau Attempt many times now and they're always entertaining. It's aggressive pop, or shrill rock, or mild punk, or rhythmic garage, or something like that... If they were too precise, they would lack the urgency that makes them shine. All of the guitar solos sound like he's just about to forget how to play." -- Beware the Hippie Menace

"You can't help liking the Tyler Trudeau Attempt's debut disc... It's as if Trudeau and his bandmates want to be stereotypical indie mopes, but they just can't stop giggling... and indulging in chaotic pop rave-ups, but with mournful lyrics about self-worthlessness and weariness." -- Christopher Arnott, New Haven Advocate

"That's just clever enough not to cross the line into pretentious eggheadedness. In fact, that's just cool... It's sharply written with an ear toward snappy pop." -- Fran Fried, New Haven Register

You can buy mp3s from and physical copies of the current EP, In My Despair, I Took Up Painting, at Discark. Click on this link.

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Jul 22 2008 12:12 PM

Local Takeover @ Daniel Street

August, 14 2008 at THUR- PANTHER (KRS), DIGITAL LEATHER, FIASCO, EULA, ELECTRIC BUCKET, & MURDERVAN
21 daniel st, Milford Local Takeover 3 Year Celebration, Connecticut 06460
Cost : $5
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Jul 5 2008 10:26 AM

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Tsunami alert! All hands on deck!
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Jun 16 2008 11:51 PM

Curious Buddies





Jun 15 2008 10:43 PM

It was a pleasure meeting you Sir!
MYTY KONKEROR





Jun 1 2008 8:06 AM

You guys sounded great last night!
Aintnojuliet





May 22 2008 3:17 PM

Rockin' show last night, guys!!!

It was lovely.
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May 21 2008 5:35 AM

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May 21 2008 5:33 AM

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May 20 2008 8:58 PM

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Surf Night





May 15 2008 9:50 PM



Ice Princess





May 15 2008 4:54 PM

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The Tyler Trudeau Attempt wins a goldstar!
Ice Princess





May 15 2008 4:40 PM

Exactly!
Kathleen





May 15 2008 10:04 AM

BAR May 21, 2008
Ice Princess





Apr 30 2008 3:01 PM

Do you remember the name of a Swedish Psychedelic band that played at NH arts and ideas in 2006?

GM would know, but I don't know where he is on myspace.

Grrs in musicfan frustration!
The Art of Making Music: Voices of the Unheard





Apr 26 2008 8:52 AM

LIVE
At the
BLACKSHEEP RANCH
2008 season

Held at:
121 Ironworks Rd.
Clinton, CT 06413
THE HOME OF
Andrew and Suzanne Wallach

Sponsored by
The Art of Making Music

All shows begin at 5:00pm except where noted
All shows on Saturday, rain date, Sunday

May 10th
Eric & Sandra Lichter (Woodstock, NY)
The Williamsboy (Matt Williams) (Robbinsville, NJ)
Plus special guest Say What (Chester, CT)

June 7th
Katurah Burgess (Warwick, RI)
Seth Adam (New Haven, CT)

July12th
Stacey Dyer of Porto (Meriden, CT)
Greg Kennedy solo (Clinton, CT)
Smooth Medusa (acoustic) (New York, NY)

August 2nd
Eddie Seville of Steel Rodeo
With Sallylu Luciani & Billy K. (Middleburry, CT)
Christian Marrone (New Haven, CT)

September 6th *12:00 pm
Chuck E. Costa (Madison, CT)
Kierstin Sieser (Ivoryton, CT)

October 11th *12:00 pm
Bret Logan of the Jellyshirts (New Haven, CT)
Al Raebuck (Branford, CT)

GO TO MYSPACE. COM/THEARTOFMAKINGMUSIC
FOR
MORE INFO
kelly





Apr 2 2008 7:41 AM

totally pumped to check you guys out at the daffodil fest!!

wooohooooo!!!!
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Feb 20 2008 4:12 PM

Hell Yeah!!

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Feb 18 2008 12:45 PM

Wild Woman Radio





Feb 6 2008 8:01 PM



Bob Rock





Dec 17 2007 9:53 PM

MYTY KONKEROR





Dec 14 2007 1:51 PM

Psyched to see you guys at C9 or BAR. Keep on bashing away.
Super Sunday Hamster Blender





Dec 9 2007 6:23 AM

Saw your show at The Grady in November. You came highly recommended, and you did not disappoint. A really great performance, and, wow, can you write wonderful songs.
kelly





Nov 28 2007 9:01 AM

hey
thanks for the add
have a great day
nice tunes by the way.
kaitlyn





Nov 25 2007 9:33 PM

good fun rock show in Manchester. i will listen again.
Manic Productions





Nov 1 2007 2:47 PM

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Oct 2 2007 1:32 PM




Zoo Front





Sep 17 2007 3:27 PM

Thanx for the add. Love your tunes. We'll keep an eye out and catch a gig as soon as we can.
the Secret Ink





Aug 21 2007 11:14 AM

super catchy, energetic, and literate!
I am very impressed.
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May 21 2007 10:51 AM



Hey Everybody Help us fight cancer this Thursday night. There are raffles and door prizes pizza and all sorts of things.
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May 16 2007 11:06 PM

you need a show NOT on the day of my sisters graduation :-(
NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND 107.7 WACC





May 2 2007 4:27 PM

Hey guys,

Thought I'd stop by and say hello.
I'd be happy to play some of your tunes on the show. Just send some material to the address on the page. Keep up the good work!

- Pat
(notes)
The Drama Kings!





Apr 20 2007 1:03 PM

If you can, stop by----
we are playing toad's--- go on at 9.

Tickets are free as long as you get there before 10!!!

its my Birthday Show--help me celebrate.....after the show we are all going out to rage!

also---we are going to have a special celebrity reality show guest in attendance (very secret...)

here's the details...

The Drama Kings! www.myspace.com/thedramakings

April, 20 2007
w/ The Unforgettable Fire

@ Toad's Place
300 York Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06511
Cost : message us for free tics or just print this out andbring it to get in free before 10pm

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Apr 18 2007 9:42 AM





Add our Open Mic profile to your page.

Come down and test out some songs, record some songs, drink some cheap bear, bring a friend, SPOKEN WORD WELCOME, NO Pompess ass attitudes, NO COVER ALL THE TIME. An open mic that doesnt charge a cover!!!!!!! Yay!!!! WE DONT HAVE TO PAY TO PLAY. Open Mic is from 7PM-915PM

Open Jam after that 930 - close join the band playing or bring your own band and show us what you got. Spread the word on this. Last thing we have food so if your hungry we have you covered FULL BAR MENU.
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Apr 16 2007 5:53 PM

This Weekend....DIRTY DEEDS & PUSHBOXX!!
Join us.
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Mar 28 2007 9:48 AM

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Mar 14 2007 7:27 PM

Who is ready for the BIG St. Patty's Day show?!?!?!?
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Mar 1 2007 10:18 AM

Autumn In An Amb