The Trews

[Kayriss]

I was far from sold on the Trews when their biggest song "Not Ready to Go" hit the radio. And they're from really close to here, so that says a lot. Then they repackaged the album to include a live cut of some of the songs. Something about the album not capturing the songs the way they were meant to sound. I picked it up, and man o man, it's like listening to a different band. Live they absolutely rock - I'm pretty close minded about most new bands. Ac/dc and Zeppelin are my standard fare, and I love this album.

So i went to see them live. They are intense, man. They give'er for the whole time they're up there. When I saw them it was almost christmas and a hometown show, they played "Bohemeian Rhapsody" beginning to end with immaculate harmonies, and some choice covers to liven up the encores. Their musicianship is great - the guitarist soloed forever, all by himself, and it was entertaining throughout. They're produced by Gordie Johnson (from Big Sugar) and now I know why he spends time with them - they are a fantastic rock n' roll band. Anyone else seen 'em?

[leftofnormal38]

in order for me to see them live it would require a bit of a road trip, but i do like them

[CaptainRocket]

I saw them open for Big Sugar at BS's final show in Edmonton. I went in not liking them but came out a believer. As you said, they are a completely different band live. In fact, they should probably only ever release live albums.

This band knows how to giv'er; they even stood at the door after Big Sugar finished and shook hands with everyone as we left.

Edited March 11, 2005 by CaptainRocket

[BritSavant]

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[no yu begin wher i end]

I've never seen them live, although I have heard great things about their shows. I've listened to some of the live tracks, which sound excellent. I've defenitly got to pick up the new version of their album.

[calumania]

I wasn't sold on The Trews either, but I should give those ones a try.

[no yu begin wher i end]

Their live cover of 'Hey Jude' isn't bad.

[calumania]

A cover of Hey Jude that isn't bad? Yessss

[C-Bacon]

One of the worst Canadian bands out there

[calumania]

Have you seen them live, and heard their other songs? Or is that strong oppinion based on the couple of songs that I've heard on much.

[Kayriss]

When I saw them, they covered "Diggin' a Hole" by Big Sugar too, it rocked my world.

[gala_pope]

I've seen them open for Big Sugar and then again for their own show. Simply amazing live band. High energy and some nice covers.

At one point the band left the stage, except for the drummer who just blew everyone away with some crazy-ass drumming.

[thegoodnessofallthatisbad]

i saw them open for sam roberts at a private juno week party in edmonton last year, and as alot of people i went in not a fan but left a fan, awesome live show, and there cover of hey jude rocks

[calumania]

Now I actually yearn to see them live. Blagh.

[MSteve]

Trews are aight, they are from around here. My friends seem to liekthem more than me though.

[sedated19]

They've been great since there first single "confessions", and beyond.

 

and you dared underestimate them?

[CaptainRocket]

They have yet to capture their live energy on record. Let's see how the sophomore release will be.