Trapper Schoepp & The Shades Release Run, Engine, Run In Stores Now On SideOneDummy Records

  

 

Fall Touring: The Wallflowers, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, CMJ Showcases

Trapper Schoepp has the ear of a troubadour, the eye of a journalist and the heart of a young poet. He began writing songs at a tender age with startling facility, distilling rock, folk and country traditions into tunes that are at turns spirited and melancholy. At the ripe old age of 22 his album with his band, the Shades hits the streets on SideOneDummy Records. Run, Engine, Run has been gaining traction in the music media; Rolling Stone, CMTEdge, AOL Spinner and Blurt Online have featured the album recently.

As the album arrives in stores, the Shades are proud to announce tours with the Wallflowers and Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band as well as a series of shows during CMJ. Schoepp commented, "There are few songwriters I admire as much as Jakob Dylan, and I think I'll learn a lot watching him and his band play night after night. Out of all the bands that emerged in the nineties, the Wallflowers stand out as the one band I've always kept on repeat. When I was 17, I remember standing front row at one of their concerts and it really reaffirming the direction I wanted to go in musically. Jakob's lyrics and melodies, Rami Jaffee's wailing organ, the harmonies...They're the real deal. Playing out west with our new label-mates Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band will be an honor, too. As far as 21st century bluesmen go, Reverend Petyon is as genuine as it gets."

Download "Run, Engine, Run" here:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/run-engine-run-by-trapper-schoepp-the-shades-free-mp3-20120920

"Cold Deck" premiered here:

http://www.cmtedge.com/2012/09/24/hear-cold-deck-by-trapper-schoepp-the-shades/

Full Album Stream:

http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/?a_dgi=aolshare_twitter#/16 

Live at the Exclusive Company:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_8Fht1hFoc 

Like his namesake M*A*S*H surgeon Trapper John, the 22-year-old Wisconsin songwriter found himself prepping for surgery a month before recording his band’s third and latest album, Run, Engine, Run, the result of a gnarly BMX bike crash 6 years earlier. Fortunately, his mother gave him a guitar after the accident and Trapper was able to turn his experiences on the operating table at the Mayo Clinic (for spinal decompression surgery) into songs like the Stones-flavored rocker, “Pins and Needles.”

“The title track, ’Run Engine Run’ has a lot of meanings for me. My grandfather’s way of life was tied to timeless farming traditions passed down from generation to generation, the same way a songwriter is tied to and nourished by traditional songs. Musicians need to keep the engine running, to keep moving forward. The song is not only an ode to the car our grandpa gave us, but a nod to the perseverance of farmers in the Badlands and to preserving traditions.”
 

Fall Tour Dates

September

29        Mill Works Concert Series       Dubuqe, IA                    (w/ Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons)

October

17        The Rock Shop                          Brooklyn, NY               (Lets Get Messy CMJ Party)

18        Bowery Electric                        New York, NY

19        Marlin Room at Webster Hall   New York, NY

21        Grog Shop                                Cleveland, OH

25        Slowdown                                Omaha, NE                   (w/ The Wallflowers)

26        Wooly's                                    Des Moines, IA              (w/ The Wallflowers)

27        First Avenue                            Minneapolis, MN           (w/ The Wallflowers)

29        Majestic Theatre                     Madison, WI                 (w/ The Wallflowers)    

30        Meyer Theater                         Green Bay, WI              (w/ The Wallflowers)

31        Turner Hall                               Milwaukee, WI             (w/ The Wallflowers)

November

02         Park West                               Chicago, IL                   (w/ The Wallflowers)

03        Royal Oak Music Theater         Royal Oak, MI               (w/ The Wallflowers)

04        Newport Music Hall                  Columbus, OH              (w/ The Wallflowers)

06        Phoenix Concert Theatre        Toronto, ON                  (w/ The Wallflowers)

09        The Mint                                   Los Angeles, CA            (w/ Reverend Peyton's BDB)

10        The Griffin                                San Diego, CA              (w/ Reverend Peyton's BDB)

11        Vinyl                                          Las Vegas, NV              (w/ Reverend Peyton's BDB)

13        Club Congress                          Tucson, AZ                     (w/ Reverend Peyton's BDB)

14        Crescent Ballroom                    Phoenix, AZ                  (w/ Reverend Peyton's BDB)

16        Santa Fe Sol                             Santa Fe, NM                 (w/ Reverend Peyton's BDB)

17        Bluebird Theater                      Denver, CO                    (w/ Reverend Peyton's BDB)

For music contact Heather West, Western Publicity, 773/301-5767, westernpubilcity@gmail.com. For more information visit www.sideonedummy.com and www.trapperschoepp.com

Dana Cooper IN CONCERT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH Legenday Texas Troubadour        Dana Cooper IN CONCERT Where: Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree Ranch 820 Highway 39 Ingram, TX 78024 Driving Directions When: Saturday September 29, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 11:45 PM CDT Add to my calendar SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6th BRENNEN LEIGH & Noel McKay Tickets $8 advance & $10 at the door call for reservations 800-309-9868 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6th BRENNEN LEIGH & Noel McKay Tickets $8 advance & $10 at the door call for reservations 800-309-9868 Howdy Friends & Neighbors, Our Fall Concert Series is in full swing. Last weekend we had the 13th Floor Elevator Tribute & Reggae on the Guadalupe River. What a blast!!!! If you missed it better luck next time. This weekend we are fortunate to have back the legendary Texas Singer/Songwriter, Dana Cooper. Those of you who have been lucky enough to see Dana over the years will be here, those who haven't should do yourself the favor. Advance tickets & reservations can be had by calling Roddy Tree Ranch 800-309-9868.   $10 advance / $12 at the gate. Click below  to register or RSVP and receive a $2 discount at the gate. Register Now! I can't make it There's not much to do here in Kerr County and I'm tryin' my best to change that. It takes more than a beautiful venue and a great guy like me to make a success out of a music venue like Lazy Days Canteen. It takes attendance from music loving folks like you to show up and support these great entertainers. Thanks again for your patronage, hope to see you this Saturday night. Sincerely, Keith Asbury Roddy Tree Ranch/Lazy Days Canteen 830-459-9912 FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCTOBER 12th & 13th PONTY BONE BIRTHDAY WEEKEND Friday-Finger Food Social, Comedy Show & Ponty Toast Saturday-Birthday Party, & Dance

Roddy Tree Ranch/Lazy Days Canteen | 820 Highway 39 | Ingram | TX | 78024

Review - Eric Taylor live at The Faculty House on The Schreiner University Campus last Saturday evening

L-R - Dr. Katleen Hudson, Rod Kennedy, & Eric Taylor (photo by Tony Gallucci)

 

By ‘Rebel’ Rod Ames


It looked as if I was going to have a quiet Saturday evening at home, when suddenly, two extremely tasty options appear on my monitor while perusing Facebook. A notice popped up from friend’s Eric Hisaw and Chrissy Flatt, announcing they were both playing just down the road (about 70 miles) at Sam’s Burger Joint in San Antonio from 530 – 8 PM.

I had just about completely talked myself out of the drive to SA (lazy, just lazy) when another announcement jumped out at me from friend, Tony Gallucci, about Mr. Eric Taylor performing a house concert at the Faculty House on the Schreiner University campus in Kerrville.

I made the decision to go at the very last second, arriving just as Dr. Kathleen Hudson was wrapping up her announcements about the THMF’s ongoing Texas Heritage Music Days celebration of Texas music, and all the upcoming events. Stay tuned for more about that later.

Funny thing – as I walked in the door to the building, Mr. Taylor is standing there, he looks at me and says, “There he is!” and puts his hand out for a handshake. I am trying to remember the last time I was greeted by the featured artist at the door. Answer – Never - not until Saturday evening at least!

As it turned out my last second decision to go witness this event turned out to be one of my better decisions. The evening was pure magic, an evening filled with verse set to music. Mr. Taylor at one point referred to himself as a juggler of words.

As he put, “I juggle the words, and if they fall in the right place, well…”.

You get the picture – you get songs recorded by such great artists as his ex-wife Nancy Griffith, best friend Lyle Lovett, and on and on the list goes. His career has been a lengthy one with a hiatus from the business during the eighties and into the nineties, to get his feet firmly planted back on earth.

The earth is where his songs derive. I’m not talking about the name of our glorious planet, I’m speaking of the soil. The rich textured soil that somehow connects to the troubadour’s soul.

When you hear Eric Taylor’s songs, the listener is also treated to his stories that precede and follow every tune. They are stories that mean so much to the artist and eventually the listener as well. You can see it on his face. His eyes are telling, sometimes tearing up, such as when he speaks of friend Bill Morrissey or legendary actor Sterling Hayden and then plays his songs for the both of them. It is obvious that both of these men played enormous roles in the molding of who Eric Taylor has become.

On at least two tunes his lovely wife Susan Lindfors Taylor and her soft, often enchanting voice joined him, aiding his sometimes gruff voice, helping to balance out the tune, even taking the tune to another level.

One word that comes to mind that sufficiently describes what I witnessed Saturday evening -Incredible! It was such an intimate setting. The artist continuously made eye contact with the audience, his wonderful stories resonating through the small room. His words constantly juggled, each one landing in just the right place.

Yes indeed, exactly the right place. 

This coming Friday evening, September 28 at 730 on the Schreiner University Campus,  the Texas Heritage Music Days continues its celebration of Texas Music with Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines for a free concert!