Lovin’ On Lower Town Trio
Jan 9, 2008
We’re currently taking a listen to The Lower Town Trio a band straight out of the Queen City that was formed in 2003 and has gained popularity amongst the underground masses. Ok, well how about popularity among the only crowd that matters – the cool kids drinking PBRs.
Jason Van Cleve, vocals, and Chris Van Cleve, originally come to the Queen City after sifting their way through the suburbs of Lockport. The two started out playing open mic night at local coffee shops and hipster hangouts. Once they realized that they were on to something, they set out in search of an upright bassist when they realized that longtime friend, Ryan Hurley, might fit the bill. Turns out that he was able to pick up the upright bassist style lickety-split and now all that was left was a band name
As with most band names, the title The Lower Town Trio sprung out of a joke between pals. Lower Town is the pet name, given by the natives to a portion of town located on the other side of the canal, geographically set lower than the main section of the city.
When the trio takes the stage they grab the audience by their balls. The sound carries a note of jam, easy to groove to, but the lyrics scream punk angst. You’ll be easily duped into believing these nice boys have a Johnny Cash like stage presence, until they approach you dressed as zombies, spitting blood and sweat and singing about hot rods and cigarettes. “The kind of music that makes you drench yourself with PBR’s after dancing on a worn wooden floor on a steamy Saturday night.”
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