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"[Urban Twang has] that cool, Celtic, folk
rock sound…. It's great stuff. "
- Jim DeRogatis, Chicago Sun Times/Sound Opinions
Urban
Twang
>>Who
they are. The quixotic songwriting team of vocalist
Trish Clausen and guitarist Max Getzel has been working
together for nearly two decades. Beginning in the early
'80s their first project was a pop ska band called The Eccentrics.
Their next venture was Price of Passion and in 1987, they
managed to muster enough enthusiasm to relocate to Boston.
However, one harrowing night they suffered a major setback
when Trish was unable to procure a drink. They promptly
returned to their hometown of Chicago and were embraced
by a large network
of friendly bartenders who provided them with complimentary
libations. In the early '90s they redefined themselves with
an Americana influence to their music and became Urban Twang.
Who's
in the band?
>>What
they've recorded. Vintage
(Sweet Pickle Music) marks Urban Twangs 3rd release. Their
first release (AEMMP) entitled "Nothing You Can Do"
was released in 1994. Their 2nd album, "Go Call Delia,"
ranges from traditional country inspired tunes such as "If
Liquor Were a Women" to the smoky jazz sound of "Weatherman's
Blues."
>>What
the critics say. Here's
a smattering of their take on Urban Twang:
"They've
got the songs and the sound.
Urban Twang deserves major national attention and success."
- Richard Milne, WXRT, Chicago
"[Urban
Twang] puts on a spellbinding show."
- Dave Chamberlain, New City, Chicago
"Urban
Twang stakes its own ground with a
wise, textured and accessible sound."
- Michael McCall, Nashville Scene Weekly, Nashville
"Urban
Twang is right in the Americana pocket."
- Jenni Sperandeo, Jacknife Enterprises
>>Awards
and Accolades. Urban Twang was recently dubbed
by ABC’s 190 North as one of the best feature musical
acts to appear on their show. This honor is added to the
list of accolades including aTaco Bell sponsorship and song
inclusion in the movie Almost Salinas. This independent
film stars John Mahoney (Frasier), Virginia Madsen (The
Rainmaker and Dune), Ian Gomez (Drew Carey Show and EDtv),
Lindsey Crouse (The Insider), Linda Emond (One Life to Live),
and Ray Wise (RoboCop)
>>Who
Urban Twang works with. Urban Twang has opened
for The Dave Matthews Band, The Samples, Johnny Paycheck,
The Marshall Tucker Band, David Allen Coe, Dave Alvin, and
the Waco Brothers.
>>Where
you can see and hear Urban Twang. Urban Twang
has and continues to perform at key Chicago venues including
The Park West, The Vic, Metro, Double Door, Schubas, FitzGerald's,
Beat Kitchen, and Cubby Bear. You can also hear them on
the radio on WGN-AM, WXRT, US-99,MOO-102,WCBR-FM, WBEZ-FM
and in Australia, Canada,England (BBC 1), and Germany.
>>What's
up next. Look for Urban Twang’s songs on
the upcoming independent film “On The Road Trip”.
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