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Tripp
Rock / Powerpop / Alternative

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CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina
United States

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Member Since11/14/2005
Band Websitecdbaby.com/cd/tripptunes
Band MembersAlex Wilkins (Vocals/ Guitar), Hugh Swaso (Guitar), Paul Fisher (Drums), Alex Van Gils (Bass), Charles Cleaver (Keys)
InfluencesA short sampling: Tom Petty, Fountains of Wayne, Matthew Sweet, Crowded House, Neil Young, Wilco, Billy Joel, Ted Leo, Old 97s, Whiskeytown, Jump Little Children, the Beatles, Pavement, Jimmy Eat World, Marshall Crenshaw, the Coconut Bangers Ball
Sounds Like"Good Boy Charm: 3 stars (out of 5) Campus favorite Tripp confirms its talent with Good Boy Charm. With dynamic energy from start to finish, this carefree album certainly will start the summer off right. Sharp guitar solos blend with Alex Wilkins' laid-back vocals. A lack of ballads leaves emotion that might normally be somber with an optimistically upbeat presentation, making even the most heartbreaking relationship situation seem light. The LP's universality offers plenty of fun..." -Melissa Brown, The Daily Tar Heel

"Led by Wilkins' affable, everyman tone and Swaso's six-string electricity, Tripp—a consistent quartet since last August—writes sharp, radio-ready themes, capable of swooping wide as breezily romantic pop ("Taste") or charging fast as open-road anthems ("Everything in One.") In both cases, expect a perfect springtime sentiment." - Grayson Currin, Independent Weekly

"(With 'Good Boy Charm') frontman Alex Wilkins writes songs that either feel like energetic anthems best enjoyed in a convertible with the top down and the volume knob yanked or earnest ballads set to serve for some prime time drama's emotional comedown...Wilkins blurs the edges as a lyricist, realizing that breakups rarely come clean and happiness rarely comes easy. Likewise, as a unit, Tripp often reconfigures or warps the templates of its closest sonic kin." - Grayson Currin, Independent Weekly
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It's all Alex Wilkins' fault: he wrote some songs and wanted to peform them in front of people. After recording some acoustic tunes produced by former Pavement drummer Steve West, Paul Fisher said he could add some drums. Hugh Swaso said he could help out, too. Hugh's played and recorded with a lot of folks, including Jump, Little Children, and Robert Sledge of Ben Folds Five, but it was his dreadlocks and dance moves and the way the dreadlocks moved when he danced that impressed the other guys. They rounded out the rhythm with Alex Van Gils on bass. Their independent release, "Good Boy Charm," shows off their love of melodic rock with a twist of country and blues that features a lot of vocal harmonies, blistering but heartfelt guitar solos, and lyrics inspried by things they've done and people they know. They back it all up with a live show that incorporates their love of good music with bar or table dancing. All in all, they think the music's pretty good and hope you enjoy it, and that you'll come see them live sometime soon.



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Tripp at Local 506 (5/3/2008) courtesy of Betsy Harris
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temples of grey





Jul 4 2009 1:09 AM

Just when I'm about to settle into comfy Tripp, you present us with acoustic versions. Ouuuh, you guys are sooo wiley! Love these!!!
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Jun 28 2009 7:22 PM

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Jun 27 2009 9:42 PM

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Jun 27 2009 4:42 PM

Tripp, I just got an okay from the slightly deranged manager of The Cranes Are Flying (wait … that’s me :-) to pass on this free download of the title track from the upcoming Banging My Head EP. I hope you enjoy it … any feedback is welcome. And thanks for the friendship.
- Trevor

Just click on the Last.FM logo below, and when you get to the album page, click on the blue “free download” next to the second song.

Free MP3s on Last.fm

“The elastic pulse of new single “Banging My Head” is exceptional”
The State newspaper, 6/19/09, “Pick of the Week”



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Jun 26 2009 1:49 AM

great great show at 506. btw: LOVE "don't change"!
great great tune!!! congrats!!!!!--rich
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Jun 22 2009 3:10 PM

Reviewed you guys in this week's podcast....you can have a listen on my profile or here: http://raleighweekendinreview.mypodcast.com
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May 18 2009 6:44 PM

Y'all rocked on Saturday!
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May 17 2009 11:51 PM

enjoyed you guys last night...You guys rocked the house or should i say "cave"
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May 6 2009 3:49 PM

Come out and enjoy some blues & brews with Me & My Monkey, live at Brewballs in Burlington on Saturday, May 9th.


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Apr 11 2009 4:18 PM

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Apr 10 2009 3:27 PM

Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.

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Apr 9 2009 2:08 PM

Hey, How's it going?

Hope to see you April 25th!! Foozies in Baytown with STEMM!!!

It's going to be a killer show!!!

-RA
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Apr 7 2009 10:35 AM

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Apr 5 2009 6:22 AM

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Apr 2 2009 5:12 AM

So cool of you to add me, thanks :) x
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Apr 2 2009 2:03 AM

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Mar 24 2009 11:10 PM

Thanks for being our friend!
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Mar 15 2009 12:00 AM

NEW CD OUT NOW / SAHARA RAIN

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Arrogance





Mar 4 2009 3:07 AM

Check out the Guest Musicians
who will be on stage with Arrogance!

Dave Adams
Debra DeMilo
Mitch Easter
Parthenon Huxley
Peter Holsapple
Chris Stamey


and a special appearance by
original arrogance members
Mike Greer & Jimmy Glasgow


Join us March 21, 2009
at the Carolina Theatre
in Durham.


Click here for Tickets:
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We'll see you there!


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Deep South - The Bar





Feb 13 2009 4:09 PM

You never know who may be stopping by Deep South!



Arrogance





Feb 11 2009 7:24 PM

Celebrate 40 Years of Arrogance:

The Carolina Theatre
Durham, NC

March 21, 2009

Music at 8:00p.m.


temples of grey





Jan 24 2009 7:23 PM

Hellooo, Tripp! All my best to each of you!

-Was great seeing you last night, AW; it had been too long. Wendy's debut was impressive, eah?!

-Hope Tripp has a big turnout tonight in Durham. [Given the way Duke just ate Maryland for brunch, Durham ought to be in party mode without doubt.] Give my best to Tad, and Patrick
and the rest of Luego; y'all are going to be one FUN NIGHT!
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