Trapper Schoepp- lead vocals, guitars, chief
Tanner Schoepp- bass, vocals, driving
David Boigenzahn- electric guitar, good looks
Brady Murphy - drums, guitar, long hair
Sahan Jayasuriya - drums, noise, webbs
David Dulak- drums, sanity
Eli Judge- keys, canoes
Pat "never in, never out" Sweeney- Violin, Mandolin, iPhone
Influences
Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Wilco, Led Zeppelin, Gram Parsons, The Rolling Stones, Ryan Adams, Sonic Youth, Hank Williams etc.
Listen, enjoy.
Contact us at trapperschoepp@gmail.com for booking and other information.
"Americana whose lyrical authenticity and bold musicality shows a band that stands apart from other groups twice their age." -Rift Music Magazine
"A songwriting talent in the making." -The Istmus
"For someone of such tender years, his voice belies such a young age, and his song writing credentials also indicate that he knows his Americana/indie folk heritage." -Americana UK
“These guys have nailed an indie folk sound that is genuine and fun.” -Shepizzle Indie Music Reviews
"What Bowie would sound like if he grew up in Pewaukee instead of the UK.”-Kiki Schueler, Punk Rock Skunk Blog
"A beguiling quality…it has a magnetically positive idealism behind it that seems to be severely lacking in contemporary music.” -Mish Mash Music Reviews
“Every now and again, a band comes around and instills a fresh sense of hope into the local music scene. In a time of trite and contrived musical acts, it is refreshing to find a band that strives to find its own personal identity. Here enters Trapper Schoepp and a group of musicians determined to impact the masses with their attainable blend of folk, ambient pop, and good old fashioned rock n' roll, all the meanwhile incorporating earnest, road weary lyrics with a confident swagger often found in the most established of bands.”– The Fox Journal
“Recognized avatar of folk-rock, The Byrds first put their bright jangly guitar sound on the charts back in 1965; in the 1980s, fighting the rising tide of synth-rock, R.E.M. put a Southern-gothic twinge to the jangle, improving on the Byrds and making the sound their own until they lost it somewhere between record labels. While the sound has resurfaced here and there (The Feelies, The Smithereens, Carbon Leaf), anyone who’s looking for where that sound is headed next should look no further than the Trapper Schoepp Band.”– Kickapoo Free Press
"Even though this band is made up of five teenagers that fact is quickly forgotten once the music starts...a meandering folk rock Dylan-esque sound..."-Indie Music Stop
"A jamband-in-check feel to the earnest thoughtfulness, a feel that comes from being in one’s late-teens and the ensuing early jabs at figuring out the world"-The Shepherd Express
"See them live once, and their charm coupled with their talent will leave you wanting more." -Beaux's Magical Musical Plasicity
"Their debut album is a collection of nine wonderfully written and piano infested songs that are sure to make into your rotation.-What to Wear During an Orange Alert Blog
“One might think the lyrics of a 18-year-old might be, well, juvenile, but Trapper pens some pretty good lines...The band employs tension and release and within-song twists and turns with skill that belies their age."-The Muse's Muse
"The Trapper Schoepp Band is definitely catching on to something....- University Wisconsin-Milwaukee Post
"A sound of its own…anyone who grew up with rock will feel at home listening to them play — or playing their new CD, ‘A Change in the Weather’…” -Red Wing Eagle Newspaper
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Happy Thanksgiving from FGC, and here's wishing you a very groovy holiday season! Final throwdown of the year is our 3rd annual New Year's Eve extravaganza at the Redstone Room in Davenport, IA. Come on down….It'll be worth the trip!
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It’s hard to believe, but FGC’s only Wisconsin appearance of the fall is this Thursday 10/29 at the Miramar Theater in Milwaukee, an all ages show with Shoeless Revolution. We’re planning on making it a good one, so hope to see you there! In other news, FGC is very excited about the band's new Video Blog, a weekly series featuring a behind the scenes look at FGC performances and touring. Check out the YouTube playlist for the last few editions, and stay tuned for more in the coming weeks! http://www.youtube.com/user/familygroovecompany#p/c/94CE3DE9363F5AAD
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