Artist description With their first studio effort TenDOLLARTHOMPSON has found inventive ways of making lonesomeness and sadness sound optimistic and inspiring. Melodic and soaring with vocals practical and perfect. TDT is angry, real and dissonant.

Music Style Emo Rock, Alt. Rock

Musical Influences Sunny Day Real Estate, Deftones

Similar Artists Incubus

Artist History tenDOLLARTHOMSON was formed in the mid-nineties. Three high-school friends, Ben (rhythm guitar), Steve (bass), and Blake (vocals), decided to take their jazz trio in a different direction. Through the intervention of a supportive father, the trio was introduced to Scott (lead guitar), an experienced musician whose experience did not bias him against working with younger musicians. In fact, Scott leaped at the prospect of working with such a talented trio. But for a drummer, the band had reshaped itself and was already looking to the future. Several drummers were auditioned, though none met the band’s desired standard. Then, upon hearing rumours of a precociously talented teenager – in fact a student at the band’s old high school – they made a few calls, and invited Nick, now 14, to audition. After the first song, the decision to accept Nick was unanimous, and tenDOLLARTHOMSON was formed. As the band developed, Blake, the main songwriter’s approach to writing also developed: “For a lot of bands, music is a way to get a message across, but for me it is more of a feeling or a state of mind I am trying to convey. Openness to interpretation is essential, instead of the work being literal.” The desire to move people emotionally fuels the intensity of tenDOLLARTHOMSON’s live shows, as does a strong awareness of the audience’s desire to hear good music and experience a vibrant performance. However, one shouldn’t get the impression that tenDOLLARTHOMSON emerged fully formed. The band has suffered its share of woes: low gig attendance, drunken disruptions, equipment failures, and shoddy sound. But the band has taken these setbacks in stride – and to their credit, has learned from them. “We want to move people, to impact them. This has become our number one priority.” Determined and ambitious, tenDOLLARTHOMSON has recorded a full length album and achieved regular airplay.

Group Members Blake -Vocals Ben -Rythm Steve -Bass Scott -Lead Guitar Nick -Drums

Instruments 5 Piece

Albums Red Room

Press Reviews 'Ten Dollar Thompson gave me a Porsche to say they're incredibly phenomenally excellent. The car's running great!' -Trace Ventura 99.3 TheFox

Location Vancouver, BC - Canada

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