Blake Hunter - guitar, trumpet, vocals Paul Rosner - drums, vocals Brian Wahl - bass Rob Mezzanotte - guitar, sax, keys, vocals Justin Esposito - keys, violin, accordion, guitar, vocals
Influences
Radiohead- Mozart- Beatles- Bob Dylan- Ryan Adams- James Jamerson- Robert Johnson- Bob Marley- Pink Floyd- The Police- Talking Heads- Bach- Jimi Hendrix- Led Zepplin- Marvin Gaye- Stevie Wonder- The Roots- Jeff Buckley- Outcast- Birdlips- Ratatat- The Flaming Lips- Dr. Dre- Tealights- Eric Heigle- Rob Evans- Astronomers- Thrum- MGMT- Jackie Wilson- Robert Johnson- Buena Vista Social Club-
Trees On Fire is an eco-band out of Virginia that has taken environmental action through its music. In particular, the band has focused on the protection of the Atchafalaya Basin in Lousiana and has partnered with a local non-profit to raise awareness of the vulnerable area. The band toured Louisiana for the cause and has since returned its focus toward ending mountaintop removal mining in Virginia and the region. The band members have taken the 2% Solution pledge and have encouraged their fans to do the same. The group was named "Greenest Regional Band" by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine in 2007.
Through their partnership with the Sierra Club over the last year or so, Trees On Fire has the honor to offer a free download of the song "Birds and the Bees" on the organization's Climate Crossroads section of their website.
According to the band's website: Whether or not Trees on Fire achieves fame like its musical idols Radiohead and the Beatles, the band's burning passion to spread love, goodwill and great music will remain. "We're a lot more concerned with making quality music than making it in the business," said [band co-founder Blake] Hunter. "That seems like a waste of energy. Our goal is to expand, explore and enjoy every minute of it. So far, that's what's been happening and it's a beautiful thing."
PRESS QUOTES
"In late April a coalition of environmental groups went to downtown Richmond, Va., to deliver a mile-long petition to Dominion Power, asking them not to build a new coal-fired power plant in Wise County. Playing live tunes in the background of the event was Trees on Fire..."
- BRO Staff, Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
"Then came Trees On Fire. Like their name might suggest, they are a fiery burst of energy, with swinging hair, clapping hands, varied instrumentation and tight vocals that seem to siege any stage and any audience."
- Jessica Novak, Beyond Race Magazine
"In typical rock ‘n’ roll fashion, the Virginia-based band Trees on Fire is taking an uncompromising, rebellious stance to promote a relevant and important cause they passionately believe in."
- Staff, Independent for Life
We had a great interview w/ 'Elliott Yamin' (RVA) of "American Idol' this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
We had a great interview w/ 'Bruce Hornsby' at 'The National' (RVA) this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
We just had a great interview w/ 'ZOSO' - Led Zeppelin Tribute Band at 'The National' (RVA) on 10/16/09 ... You can check out our entire audio interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
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.
Wow. "Bulgars" is like a mystic steam-bath where no one wears a towel! Let me know if you guys want to organize a show at Iota in Arlington. You're sounding great, Jespo! Congrats!
How are you, Trees on Fire? Haven't checked in on you lately, so I swung by to wish you a happy September & hope you are feeling well! Listen, I have another track up on my page, "Attack Of The Mushroom People." You can hear it right now, if you'd like at: www.myspace.com/psychedelicpablo adios for now! Pablo
hey trees - good to hear from you too. i'm no longer set up in blacksburg, but i will be going through there in late october to play at Gillie's. hope we can meet up anyway. i'd like to stop and play in charlottesville around then too. you gonna be around?
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