Artist description Trees Like These is (now) a four piece acoustic band with two guitarists, a bass player and four-part harmony vocals. We use many different types of traditional and unusual acoustic instruments including dulcimers, mandolins, cello, and melodica.

Music Style Alternative Acoustic Folk Music

Musical Influences R.E.M., They Might Be Giants, Simon & Garfunkel, BareNaked Ladies

Similar Artists R.E.M. (IRS years), Indigo Girls, Simon & Garfunkel, Toad the Wet Sproket

Artist History It's the on-again/off-again story of Austin's first and oldest Acoustic Alternafolk Powerhouse. Started in 1994 as a singer/songwriter duo, the band has had as many as 7 people as members at one time with over 12 different musicians contributing their talents at one time or another. They have spent the past 5 years playing in and around Austin, Texas at Coffee Houses, Universities, Music Festivals, and Restaurants, but have yet to find the right niche. The complex harmonies in their music appeal to young and old alike. Their debut album, "Grandpa Harry" was released in 1995 and tells a great deal about where the band has been and where they are going. Several self-produced EPs and Cassettes have been made which track the band's progress as members came and went. Settling back into four members that have been with the music since it's beginning, Trees Like These looks to the future with great enthusiasm and a strong sense of familiarity.

Group Members Mark Couvillion, Spencer Franklin, Stacey Franklin, and Mark Mallon

Instruments Acoustic Guitars & Bass, Mandolin, Dulcimer, Melodica, Cello, Percussion, Voices

Albums Grandpa Harry (1995); They Might Be Trees (1997); Deciduous (1998); Tidal Pull (1999); Ken Schaffer's Safety In Numbers Vol. 3 (Compilation, 1999)

Additional Info T-Shirts Available, Newsletter & E-Mailing List

Location Austin, Texas - USA

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