Trainwreck Riders

- San Francisco, CA Rock / Country Rock

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Members: Andrew, Pete, Steve, Boof

Bio: The Trainwreck Riders are a rock 'n' roll country band from San Francisco.[1] Singer Pete Frauenfelder grew up in Bernal Heights, and brothers Steve (drummer) and Andrew Kerwin (guitar) grew up in the Richmond District, starting their band in their basement during high school, they have had a num... See Full Bio

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"Trainwreck Riders are a rocking in their chair, guitar-pickin' on the porch band from San Francisco. Their debut album ‘Lonely Road Revival’ harkens back to a golden age of Americana, when folk, country and blues musically intertwined (even if the musicians themselves rarely did)...Lyrically lovelorn, nerves raw, and emotions muddled, Trainwreck Riders songs ramble down the briar-filled paths of confused interpersonal relationships. The lyrics may be downbeat, but the music is not, careening headlong into brawling rockabilly and punchy punk blues. But for every exhilarating, slam-bang number, there's a corresponding one with a much more laid-back rhythm, easygoing atmosphere and at times, even dreamy aura. This is Americana for a new America, and as train wrecks go, this one is a beauty."

— Jo-Ann Greene, AllMusicGuide.com and Billboard.com

“San Francisco’s Trainwreck Riders new album The Perch was released back in May, but I waited until now to find out about it so this makes it an instant classic. Well, maybe not yet but their excellent hybrid country-rock-with-a-hint-of-punk sound sure sounds like it could be headed in that direction. The four-piece band exhibits complete musical diversity from frantic to sublime and Pete Frauenfelder’s voice handles the spectrum quite well.”

— Local Vertical

“If you’ve ever seen the Riders’ incendiary live shows, which tilt toward the punk side of the band’s country-punk-rock, this drowsy song from the band’s new album The Perch is initially something of a shocker. Like the band’s louder efforts, though, Pete Fraudenfelder’s voice carries a sincerity that makes lines like "I’ve been working my fingers down to the bone" feel real and bleak.”

— KQED Arts

“San Francisco based four-piece The Trainwreck Riders do the punk-country thing as good as any band going and better than most. The band’s high-energy sound borrows equally from both genres, but instead of coming off as punk kids trying too hard in cowboy hats, these boys resemble pissed off farmers brandishing pitchforks. ”

— Jesse D. Stanek, Omaha Weekly Reader

“San Fran’s Trainwreck Riders put on several different hats on their sophomore record The Perch. The record is full of a hybrid folk, country, bluesy rock and cow-punk that is much like the styles of the Meat Puppets, Uncle Tupelo, or the Mekons. It is this careful but yet ever changing delivery that makes The Perch seem fresh around every corner and the Trainwreck Riders supply enough memorable melodies to make each spin rewarding! ”

— The Fire Note

“The ever-evolving Trainwreck Riders are perfect for that alternative e-music-fed crowd – the kind of boundless listener who is okay with the idea of a country/punk album. The kind of fan who can embrace twangy lap-steel riffs and rockabilly fiddles layered over a heavy-handed barrage of drums has just struck gold. TWR has that unique ability to make their songs sound simultaneously slow and fast, which is no easy feat. The single “Safety of a Back” really sums up where they are at musically – relaxed, reflective, and romantic. Chances are you won’t hear another band like the Trainwreck Riders this year. Their style is truly original, and it’s worth escaping to The Perch. Because, as they say in the track ‘Three to the Clouds’, “we’re all just searching for a little light/when the darkness creeps up inside”.”

— Audra Tracy, The Waster

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2012
Dec 31

Bottom of the Hill
San Francisco, CA, US | 12:00am
Bottom of the Hill
San Francisco, CA, US
Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:00am
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Tumbleweed Wanderers - Tumbleweed Wanderers - Big Tree - The She's Monday December 31 2012 9:00 PM (doors at 8:30PM) ••• ALL AGES $22 in advance / $25 at the door NEW YEAR'S EVETumbleweed Wanderers ----two sets----Tumbleweed Wanderers Hair Folk and Soulful Rock and RollBig Tree Indie / Pop / PsychedelicThe She's Pop Tarts / Rock
2012
Nov 20

Bottom of the Hill
San Francisco, CA, US | 12:00am
Bottom of the Hill
San Francisco, CA, US
Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:00am
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Slow Motion Cowboys - Trainwreck Riders - Lia Rose - The Lady Crooners Tuesday November 20 2012 9:00 PM (doors at 8:30PM) ••• 21 AND OVER $8 Slow Motion Cowboys Americana / Folk / Minimalist - Folks Musicfeaturing Pete from Trainwreck RidersLia Rose folk alt-country americana indie rock The Lady Crooners rootsy folk pop, beautiful harmonies, and interweaving guitars
2012
Aug 1

Elbo Room
San Francisco, CA, US | 9:00pm
Elbo Room
San Francisco, CA, US
Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:00pm
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2012
Jun 15

Hemlock Tavern
San Francisco, CA, US | 9:30pm
Hemlock Tavern
San Francisco, CA, US
Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:30pm
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Thralls Friday, June 15 9:30pm, $7 Thralls
2012
May 4

Rickshaw Stop
San Francisco, CA, US | 8:00pm
Rickshaw Stop
San Francisco, CA, US
Fri May 04, 2012 8:00pm
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