Artist description Die Trying rides the line between reggae, ska, and rock. This talented group of young musicians has combined their varied musical backgrounds to come up with a sound that is both inventive and infectiously catchy. Combine this with lyrics that are strikingly original and a stage presence that has all the energy of Friday night keg party, and you’ll get a better idea of what Die Trying strives for at every practice, performance, and recording session.

Music Style A combo of ska, pop, rock, reggae, punk and funk

Musical Influences Many, many, many different ska, pop, rock reggae, punk and funk bands

Similar Artists Reel Big Fish, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bare Naked Ladies

Artist History Die Trying was formed in December 1999 by 5 Northwestern students in a small dorm basement. Since then, they have established themselves as one of the premier college bands at Northwestern University and in Evanston. They are currently building a larger Chicago fan base. Die Tyring has also built a strong online buzz, recently passing 2,000 plays on Mp3.com. In early 2002 Die trying plans to release their anticipated premier CD.

Group Members Evan Newell - Drums Kyle Buchanan - Trumpet Geoff Deibel - Saxophone Matt Sullivan - Bass Nick Noble - Trombone, Vocals Tom Gibes - Guitar, Vocals

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet

Location Evanston, Illinois - USA

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