Artist description Country-punk slamgrass with a melodic side and alot of talented musicians.

Music Style All over the place.

Musical Influences Dylan, Tom Waits, Bela Fleck, Modest Mouse, P-Funk, GBV, the frogs, Bill Monroe, Blue Mountain, JGB, Muddy Waters, the Pixies, Black Sabbath, REM, the Stones, Alejandro Escavedo (hope I spelled that correctly), RL Burnside, John Lennon, Hank Williams, Cash, Willie, Waylon, and Merle; Daft Punk, and Iron Maiden

Similar Artists HA HA! You tell us. Noone I hope.

Artist History The band was formed in 1997 by Josh Atkins and Micheal O'Hara and has variated several times since until recently settling on a permanent line up.

Group Members Joshua Atkins, Michael O'Hara, Rick Ennis, "Mando" Dave Howard, Paul Hatchett, Jeremy Olliges, Chet Surgener

Instruments Mandolin, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lotsa vocals, blues harp, djembe, drums

Albums Verbalizing Tons of Fuss (1999), Radio Silence (2002)

Press Reviews "Eight members, one big, cool sound. Playing original folk-funk-country-blues-rock, the Trustees turn out soulful songs during energetic live shows that have been known to last five hours. (and) their influences range from Muddy Waters to Black Sabbath. Whoa" LEO Magazine, Louisville, KY June 2000.

Additional Info Buy the CD's Email Josh at thetrusteesofmc@msn.com for more merchandise and info.

Location Louisville, Ky - USA

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