Venues
D.J. Riders, Oceanside, LI
JD’s 808 Grille, Naugatuck, CT
Martini’s Cafe, Orange, CT
Daniel’s Street, Milford, CT
Spinstock Festival, Wolcott, CT
"Bridgeport Bluefish"
Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, CT
Stony Creek Puppet House
Stony Creek, CT
The Space, Hamden, CT
Alchemy, New Haven, CT
Toads Place, New Haven, CT
Crowes Bar, Stamford, CT
Webster Theatre, Harford, CT
Radio stations played on...
http://www.i95rock.com/
http://wplr.com/
http://wicc600.com/
www.newartistshowcase.com
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TRAG
blends members' various rock influences
Newstimes
Updated:
11/20/2008 06:12:57 PM EST
It's
hard for Nora Tragianese to describe the music she and her husband
Mark's band TRAG make. While her husband is a big fan of acts like Yes,
Emerson, Lake & Palmer, King Crimson, and Pink Floyd, she says
she's more tailored to the music of '80s icons like Pat Benatar, Heart,
The Pretenders, Blondie, and the Steve Perry era of Journey.
Put
that all together and she notes, "It's a reflection of our two distinct
musical genres"¦ throw all that into a blender, and you have TRAG."
The
band fronted by Tragianese, a graduate from Western Connecticut State
University, will perform Friday night in Bridgeport. The 9 p.m. show is
at Ray Kelly's Pub at 2720 Fairfield Ave.
TRAG
is touring in support of its new album, "11th House," and is actively
looking to add dates closer to the Danbury area.
"The
Danbury music scene, as with a lot of clubs in Connecticut, tends to
favor cover bands over originals, like TRAG. I'm hoping that people
will see the value and creativeness of bands trying to go for something
completely different and new -- something that will inspire them to
support Connecticut's original music bands, along with the cover
bands," she said.
Tragianese
said while music is not a "full-time job," she would "like to think
that the effort and energy I devote to it is."
Reviews
Angela's comments about "11th
House":
from http://rocknetwebzine.com
"I
can tell this is an up and coming band. They're flat out
terrific. Tight musicianship is the order of the day. The vocals are
very harmonious and melodic and the compositions are well thought out.
I really loved the opening track that started out with drums and just
was totally all over the place and then turned into this well manicured
song. That was a great way to open the album up and get the listener's
attention. The following tracks are really great and there is no filler
material at all. The lyrics are well thought out and I must say the
music structures are not simplistic at all. These guys are really good
at what they do. Can't wait to hear more!"
"Made evan the kiwi's dance!
Listen all you Staters,
we here in new zealand want more from this outstanding indie band.
TRAG is no gag, mate!"
- New Zealand's New Music Quarterly
Reviewer: Scott - From CDBaby.com:
"Great album, you can
tell they've been playing for a while!
Love the "Soundview
Jam."
TRAG "Build Machines" is
strong CD with intellectual lyrics. The CD has influences of Classical,
Jazz and Modern Rock. It would definitely fit into the "Progressive
Rock Era!" The music does remain accessible though and has a "Pop with
an Edge" overtone. I would recommend it to any serious music
aficionado. This band Rocks!!!
In an age when Rock is all but extinct, TRAG'S fine "Build Machines" CD
represents a welcome howl of protest about its demise. Recorded as
spontaneously as possible, the music retains a primitive 60's sound. No
computer noodling needed here. A recording such as this has been long
overdue. Wherever you are Michael Townsend, Rock fans across North
America all thank you. That said, Mr. Townsend's real talent may be in
his solo, acoustic performances. Track 9, "Try", is Townsend without
his band and at his best. A very powerful love song about a man's
weaknesses, Townsend plays only his guitar and a very accomplished and
emotive harmonica. If your budget for musical experimentation is only
12 dollars, it won't be wasted on TRAG'S 'Build Machines".
Interview with KC of www.NewArtistShowcase.com:
Trag Interview (part 1)
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