Transistor Rodeo is pure Americana. Not only does Transistor Rodeo write
and perform catchy, heartfelt tunes, but the deliver them with an intensity
and immediacy not often found in their genre. T.R. write intelligent songs
with great, rootsy, pop hooks and thoughtful lyrics. Though they have been
compared to other “alt-country†and “twang rock†acts, that only scratches
the surface. Picture Hemmingway smothered in zesty southern bar-b-que
sauce.
The band began in 1996 as a writing project by founding members Bob
Jordan (lead vocals and guitar) and Doug Goldberg (guitar). Bob & Doug
penned tunes at breakneck speed and before long it was apparent that they
would need a full band to complete their vision. At that point they recruited
Tim Reeder (drums & vocals), Joe McClure (bass & vocals) and Judy Burke
(violin & vocals) to round out the unit. The members of the band hail from all
over the USA (Kentucky, Ohio, Delaware, Brooklyn, NY) but they all share a
love of music that moves people and says something.
The band finished their debut CD, “Plastic Palomino†in 1997 and started
playing live shows around the Philadelphia area. T.R.’s spirited live show and
dusty heartfelt tunes started getting a lot of attention. Soon they were
packing saloons and the CD was selling briskly.
Bob & Doug continued writing all the while and in 1999 Transistor Rodeo
recorded their follow-up CD “White Trash Honeymoonâ€. The CD, which was
recorded in a barn with a budget of about 500 bucks, became the band’s
landmark work. The CD contains 10 songs that vacillate from straight ahead
“alt-country†rock to soft “California†ballads while maintaining a strong
continuity. Every song sounds like it belongs there.
During the recording of “White Trash Honeymoon†the band signed a
recording contract with A.I.R. Records, an independent, Philadelphia based
label. “White Trash Honeymoon†was released in March 2000 and has
enjoyed solid worldwide sales since its debut. The band has continued to
perform live shows to a growing list of fans. They began work on a new CD
Goin’ Out in Style†to be released on June 6, 2006. In the mean time check
out their live act and buy a copy of “White Trash Honeymoon†(it is the best
record to date by any artist, of course). You’ll be glad you did.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.transistorrodeo.com
Track List:
1. Goin' Out In Style
2. Saint Katherine
3. Sit Down
4. Danger
5. Or So They Say
6. She Smiles
7. Can't Save Me Now
8. End Of The Line
9. Irony
10. The Reason Things Went Wrong
11. Cattin' Around
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and perform catchy, heartfelt tunes, but the deliver them with an intensity
and immediacy not often found in their genre. T.R. write intelligent songs
with great, rootsy, pop hooks and thoughtful lyrics. Though they have been
compared to other “alt-country†and “twang rock†acts, that only scratches
the surface. Picture Hemmingway smothered in zesty southern bar-b-que
sauce.
The band began in 1996 as a writing project by founding members Bob
Jordan (lead vocals and guitar) and Doug Goldberg (guitar). Bob & Doug
penned tunes at breakneck speed and before long it was apparent that they
would need a full band to complete their vision. At that point they recruited
Tim Reeder (drums & vocals), Joe McClure (bass & vocals) and Judy Burke
(violin & vocals) to round out the unit. The members of the band hail from all
over the USA (Kentucky, Ohio, Delaware, Brooklyn, NY) but they all share a
love of music that moves people and says something.
The band finished their debut CD, “Plastic Palomino†in 1997 and started
playing live shows around the Philadelphia area. T.R.’s spirited live show and
dusty heartfelt tunes started getting a lot of attention. Soon they were
packing saloons and the CD was selling briskly.
Bob & Doug continued writing all the while and in 1999 Transistor Rodeo
recorded their follow-up CD “White Trash Honeymoonâ€. The CD, which was
recorded in a barn with a budget of about 500 bucks, became the band’s
landmark work. The CD contains 10 songs that vacillate from straight ahead
“alt-country†rock to soft “California†ballads while maintaining a strong
continuity. Every song sounds like it belongs there.
During the recording of “White Trash Honeymoon†the band signed a
recording contract with A.I.R. Records, an independent, Philadelphia based
label. “White Trash Honeymoon†was released in March 2000 and has
enjoyed solid worldwide sales since its debut. The band has continued to
perform live shows to a growing list of fans. They began work on a new CD
Goin’ Out in Style†to be released on June 6, 2006. In the mean time check
out their live act and buy a copy of “White Trash Honeymoon†(it is the best
record to date by any artist, of course). You’ll be glad you did.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.transistorrodeo.com
Track List:
1. Goin' Out In Style
2. Saint Katherine
3. Sit Down
4. Danger
5. Or So They Say
6. She Smiles
7. Can't Save Me Now
8. End Of The Line
9. Irony
10. The Reason Things Went Wrong
11. Cattin' Around
Other Genres: