Basic Information

Members: Amy Finch-vocals & keyboards, Jeff Toffler-guitar & vocals, Pete Mathison-upright bass & vocals, Greg "Trax" Traxler-drums & percussion

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The New Distractions
Minneapolis, MN        Blues / Soul / Swing

Bio

The New Distractions is a Minneapolis four-piece playing a range of classic Blues, Swing, R&B and Folk Rock tunes. We offer up unique arrangements and an eclectic playlist covering artists from to Etta James to Peggy Lee to Johnny Cash.

Check out our NEW SONG CLIPS below and let us know if there's a sweet little club where we should play in 2011!

Songs

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Fine and Mellow
The New Distractions
Fine and Mellow
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Wagon Wheel
The New Distractions
Wagon Wheel
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Man Smart Woman Smarter
The New Distractions
Man Smart Woman Smarter
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Wade in the Water
The New Distractions
Wade in the Water
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Darktown Strutter's Ball
The New Distractions
Darktown Strutter's Ball
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Speed at the Sound of Loneliness
The New Distractions
Speed at the Sound of Loneliness

Past Shows

Fri, Jun 18, 2010
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: 18+
 
Minneapolis, MN
Sun, Jun 13, 2010
Doors Open: 10:00 AM
Ages: All Ages
Minneapolis, MN
Fri, Jun 11, 2010
Doors Open: 7:30 PM
Ages: All Ages
Minneapolis, MN
Sun, Feb 7, 2010
Doors Open: 12:30 PM
Ages: All Ages
Minneapolis, MN

Comments

amyfred
amyfred: These guys played for our party and they rocked the house! It was perfect. People loved them. Perfect for a house party.  Nov 22

Press

"The best *&%$@-ing band this side of the *%@$*-ing pond."
—  Amy Winehouse

Chart Position

Blues charts
for Minneapolis, MN.

Artist Stats

Fans: 50
Song Plays: 964
Visits: 770

Status

Status: Check out our upcoming SHOWS!