Pittsburgh is well known for its hockey, rivers and hills. What its residents don't realize, though, is that a band so wonderful walks the same streets as them. Legs Like Tree Trunks have been popping up all over the Western PA city. On January 12th, 92.1 WPTS hosted a live show of Tree Trunks. Twinkly guitars, upright bass, and stylish drums were synchronized together by the trio, creating poppy-indie-folky-mathy gems that made me wish I could turn time back and listen to the show all over again. Hints of bands like Tokyo Police Club, Dear and the Headlights, and American Football were very much present during Live at WPTS. Matt, Dave, and Tyler opened up the night with "Pushover", a song closely resembling the Kinsella era. "You know just how to hit me/so go on and make it look good", front man Matt Holden belts out from the top of his lungs over magical chord progressions. On "South Hampton" a mixture of guitar tapping and clever drumming prove Tree Trunks' mathy side. However, the real deal in this song comes from bassist Dave Shepard. I honestly don't know how he can move his fingers that fast. The song "Five" is another example of this and has an incredible build up. The sound of Tyler Donaldson throwing himself at his drum set is indeed prevalent. I guess what I'm trying to say here is that Legs Like Tree Trunks is full of talent, a trait needed to succeed in the world of music. "You'll find it's tough to go back/but I know your hearts in acting" is sung again from the lyrical mouth of Holden on "Winter", a sure hit from this band concluding the point i'm trying to make - This band needs to get a full length out, ASAP. Until then, all 9 songs on Live at WPTS will be constantly playing on my stereo.Website:
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Upcoming Shows:
1/20 at 360 Ophelia St, Music Thursday
1/20 at 360 Ophelia St, Music Thursday
1/29 at Garfield Artworks w/ Motel Motel, Sleepy V
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