Chris Grant, Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar -
Bill Denny, Vocals and Lead Guitar -
Jason Vinluan, Violin -
AJ Kluth, Saxophones -
Dave Delciello, Bass -
Tony Taylor, Drums
Sounds Like
Dave Matthews. Close your eyes, and you might not know the difference.
Born in the pubs on the north side of Chicago, reminiscent of Luther’s College, Trippin Billies took to the “stages” of these small rooms in the early nineties as an acoustic duo. It wasn’t long before lines grew to long for the small bars and calls started coming in from around the Midwest. As a result the band was forced to rise to the occasion, and they’ve done just that. Having the luxury of living in a city called home to many great musicians, Trippin Billies is comprised of some of Chicago’s best. This talent coupled with their mutual love of high energy performance has moved them above the bar band circuit and into concert settings. Whether it’s a club in Iowa City, a Hockey arena in North Dakota or a summer festival in Rochester, New York or Lincoln, Nebraska, the show is always the same, just that, a show.
Their tour schedules have come to resemble that of the Dave Matthews Band before their ascension to their current status. Midsize venues sell out consistently across the country and the famous theatres whose names were once inked on the cover of DMB boot legs listened to by the band, now comprise the tour schedule of Trippin Billies. The theatres they once approached with trepidation and awe have now come to feel like home.
Talent buyers need only contact the agent and request Pollstar box office summaries to see the drawing power of Trippin Billies. Many DMB tributes have come and gone but none have become such a permanent facet of the Dave Matthews Band movement and for that they are extremely grateful. The idea was to amass the six best musicians and create a concert atmosphere that leaves people with dropped jaws, eagerly waiting until the next appearance. They feel they have done just that. Crowds keep growing.... sound engineers vie for a chance to mix...calls from all over the US come in and people hit the website so much that the e-mailer doubles itself every few months. Trippin Billies is grateful to the fans, intuitive agents and to Dave himself for helping to draw attention to their efforts in national publications. Hopefully they’ll see you out on the road.
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So how I know of you guys ~ went to a bachelorette party in the cloudy city in MN...hear a Dave tune in the near distance...and bam there was this band I shit you not I had to take a double take...I thought I was in heaven...needless to say a was mesmerized the rest of the night the chic's at the titty-bar probably thought I was High with the big shit grin on my face...anyways it was memorable..thanks you guys ROCK.Did you guys get to go out Alpine ?
you guys go to alpine this year? good fucking shows. and hey you guys should set something up around like elgin or carol stream area, i bet there would be a crowd
so i heard there was a dmb cover band at Pinch in carbondale tomorrow and i figured it was you guys-- but i was wrong- too bad- it would have been an exact year tomorrow from the first time we met-- I'll be 22- so wish me a happy birthday and at least think of me
hey guys whats been good, i hope all is well and fun!! Gotta question, are u guys coming to the HOB (cleveland) anytime soon before Dave comes in August, just curious, hit me up when ev!! Keep jammin guys!! darin
OMG!!! I can't wait until next weekend! it's my 21st birthday at midnight when you guys are playing! i expect the happy birthday song, since last time you guys pushed the date back when you were suppose to be here on my bday! luv ya! be careful on your drive!
Hey i just wanted to say it was great hanging out with u guys after the HOB Show...u guys are insanely cool...it was a blast and look forward to seeing u guys real soon of course!! Take care and keep on doin what u guys do best!!! Jam.....
OMG!!! I'M SO FRICKIN EXCITED!!! YOU GUYS ARE GONNA BE IN CARBONDALE FOR MY 21ST BIRTHDAY!!! I CAN'T FRICKIN WAIT! ps i'm still kinda upset that you haven't been here since august... but i still love ya! ~kisses
