c.wright's Parlour Tricks

- Dayton, OH Rock / Instrumental / Boogie

About

Members: c.wright - lead guitar, steve hensley - rhythm guitar, tom rastikis - bass, brian hoeflich - drums

Manager: c.wright

Bio: Playing a fiery brand of instrumental guitar-wrangling that gets toes tappin', heads turnin' and ears a'buzzin' - this is the new wave of boogie. This is a bar band for the 21st century, with plenty of pedal-pushing in addition to fret-bliteration. When these guys are on, they're on FIRE. Sometim... See Full Bio

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c.wright's Parlour Tricks has a show on 03/31/2012 at 09:00 PM @ On... in Fairborn, OH http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/99162593 #concert

Press

“In my eyes, this was the greatest instrumental blues-rock-surf-rock-‘n’-fucking-roll experience of the night (and perhaps in Dayton). ”

— W.C. Ruffnel, Dayton City Paper

“Parlour Tricks operates as a fine-tuned unit capable of getting audiences dancing just as easily as they can mesmerize them with their virtuosity.”

— Kyle Melton, Dayton City Paper

“Wright's unabashed guitar histrionics make for a serious study in fretboard wizardry with his love of early Van Halen and ZZ Top worn proudly on his sleeve.”

— Kyle Melton, Dayton City Paper

“'Gonzo-hard rock, punk and experimental guitar music all are part of C. Wright’s musical DNA...'”

— Don Thrasher, Active Dayton

“...love the licks and overall mystique of the guitars. It's like being in several different *Musical* time genres (old and new) but they swell into one. Reminds me a bit of Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush back in the day with Strange Universe ...but then all the sudden I hear *Yes* increments mixed with dark ominous tones and riffs - but more catchy - not something you hear everyday. Seems to be several recognizable influences but definitely original...”

— Eric Taylor, The Inward Bondsman

“Couldn't believe... how attackful the tones are in some of those leads, sounds like a back pickup from the una(bomber)-table. Truly stoked on those tones. Amazing mix... There's a lead part that turns to "crumbling porcelain & bolts?"”

— Nguyen Starr, Mini Ditchwitch Monthly

“...Chris is a rather talented guitarist... (I say that with my tongue completely implanted in my cheek - he's a monster). I wasn't surprised to hear he was a Peter Frampton fan at all, in fact I'd be surprised if he weren't. C Wright's Parlor Tricks are Dayton's finest instrumental group by about 20 lengths...."”

— Tony Conley, Rock Guitar Daily

"The Sound of the Circus"

— Jeff Opt, Dayton Circus Collective

“the...live...show...the guy is like a hack-gunslinger... like a drunken cowboy who is unexpectedly the last man standing once the smoke clears... but what is lacking in accuracy is more than made up for in fury, and his band of merry-making weirdos seem more than happy to add to the chaos. The amazing thing is that it's somehow all LISTENABLE. Kids will soon be asking, 'Where is the TAB?'”

— Terry "Wolf" Bradshaw, Guitar for the Practicing Minuteman

“...this is a band tourists would pay to see. Why has some clever bar not snatched these guys up as a house band yet? I'd go see them every week!”

— Jas Oberheim, "Sounds Around Towns" - Impact Weakly

“...refreshing that there are still some local musicians who can break out of the indie-rock mold. Watch out, Radio Valis!”

— Phillip Dick, Journal of Dayton Homeopathic Medicine

“Incredibly entertaining - and not as obnoxious as most local bands. Sure, they wear their influences on the sleeve for all to see, but when's the last time you actually got up and DANCED to any local band, let alone one that's exclusively instrumental? ”

— Dale Arbogast, Times-Picayune Herald-Journal

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2012
Mar 31

One Eyed Jacks
Fairborn, OH, US | 9:00pm
One Eyed Jacks
Fairborn, OH, US
Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:00pm
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2012
Mar 17

South Park Tavern
Dayton, OH, US | 8:00pm
South Park Tavern
Dayton, OH, US
Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:00pm
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2 bands... we be doin' two sets, playing until they make us stop!
2012
Mar 3

Jackass Flats
Dayton, OH, US | 3:00pm
Jackass Flats
Dayton, OH, US
Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:00pm
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An event to help raise money for Dan Linville and Angie Watts. Dan was diagnosed in December 2011, with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer, and unfotunately due to the area where the cancer located, it is inoperable. Angie was diagnosed two years ago with small cell carcinoma in her lungs. Angie was in remission when sadly, in December 2011, doctors found three tumors in Angie's brain. Two of the three tumors are located in the memory section of the brain and are inoperable. With the severity of the disease and how advanced it is for both, one could only imagine how high the medical bills will rise. Through it all, Dan and Angie have stayed positive and upbeat. They are attacking the disease with strength and courage with a smile on their face. Dan continues to work and attend his college classes while Angie is unable to work due to the intense chemo she is under. Please join us on March 3rd as we as we try to bring some comfort, a little peace of mind, to them. We look at this benefit as a celebration of life forgetting all the negativity the "C" word brings. We will have live music, 50/50 drawings and raffles for gift basket including an IPAD 2! A portion of draft beer sales will be donated and a portion of the total donations collected will go to The American Cancer Society in Dan's and Angie's name. Please mark this date on your calendar and join us!! Band lineup as follows: Jason Rhoads Acoustic 4-5pm Doug Hart Band 5:30-6:30pm C Wright Parlour Tricks 7-8pm Diddley 8:30-9:30pm Undone 10-until whenever they stop playing Feel free to contact us with questions at kickin'cancersbutt@att.net or here on Facebook. Hope to see you there.
2011
Dec 23

Blind Bob's
Dayton, OH, US | 8:00pm
Blind Bob's
Dayton, OH, US
Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:00pm
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2011
Dec 23

Blind Bob's
Dayton, OH, US | 8:00pm
Blind Bob's
Dayton, OH, US
Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:00pm
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Ninth Annual HOLIDAYTON Showcase