2008 is shaping up to be a great year for Tempe, Arizona’s Tramps & Thieves. Between
touring, releasing a new album, and placing a song in a major
motion picture, things really seem to be taking shape for
the band.
Early summer brought the release of Perennials, Tramps & Thieves third
independently released CD. The album is the perfect
representation of the band’s seamless blend of classic
rock, country and acoustic folk. Featuring ten new
songs, Perennials combines the acoustic sounds of
the band’s debut CD Mill Avenue Cowboys and
the rocking energy of their previous recording Spittin’ Into
The Wind. Songs such as Ages and A
Whole Lot Worse highlight the band’s rock-n-roll
side. At the same time Sideways, Whiskey & Wine,
and the title track show off the gentle, acoustic sounds
that are integral to the Tramps & Thieves sound.
Following the CD release party, Tramps & Thieves embarked
on their second successful nationwide tour. The band
played shows in legendary venues across the country including:
The Bottleneck in Lawrence, The 400 Bar in Minneapolis, Smalls
in Detroit and The Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland. Tramps
are currently planning a West Coast tour for the coming fall.
In early October Tramps & Thieves will
have a song in the feature film Sex Drive. The
movie is a teen comedy set to open in 2,500 theaters nationwide
and in 9 other countries. Porcupine Jacket has
a prominent placement at the climactic ending of the film. The
song, from the CD Spittin’ Into The Wind,
has long been a crowd favorite at live shows. The inclusion
of the song in Sex Drive promises to expose Tramps & Thieves’ music
to a vast new audience.
2008 is also the 5th anniversary of the band’s current
line-up. 5 years together is no small feat for an independent
band in today’s music climate. But the bond that
Emmett, Scott, Andy, and Ryan have forged as Tramps & Thieves is
a special one – as their CDs and live shows illustrate. The
band is planning on a special celebration this fall to commemorate
the occasion.
All in all, 2008 truly is becoming an extraordinary year
for Tramps & Thieves.
