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Zach Troutman

About Me

Zach writes, produces, and records all of his own material, making it a truly "solo" effort in all regards. Zach's first Cd was released in January of 2006, and another project, an acoustic collaboration with Spenser Kyte (to whom Zach often acts as engineer and producer) was released on Halloween 2006. Zach's second effort, "The Arbitration Room", was released on August 28th, 2007. Prior to the release, several songs from the album were performed live by the ensemble, The Project, composed of Zach, Spenser Kyte, and Kevin Arden. Zach also has affiliations with other groups. He was formerly a bass player in the now-disbanded metal group World Circus, and produced and edited their live album. The World Circus music page can be located here . Zach also makes up one half of the duo known as The Casuals , (the other half being Mr. Ryan Creps), and is also 50% of the musical partnership of Noah Higgins-Rice and Zach Troutman . And if you're REALLY hardcore about it, you can find Zach featured as one of the screaming masses on the Plastik Garbage Canz song "BBQ Pork" (which ironically, Zach does not eat). Currently you can buy Zach Troutman cds through this website via personal messaging or from cdbaby.com/zachtroutman , or from a list of over 1,500 in-store distributors worldwide. Zach also has pages on many other websites you might enjoy. They include, in no particular order: Mp3Unsigned , IAC Music , NetMusicMakers , Purevolume , Bandspace , AcidPlanet , eMusicBlast , Talentmatch , Soundpost , Bodog Battle of the Bands , UBL , PopCurrent , Made Planet , and Monstervox . Collect them all!!!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 06/08/2005
Band Website: http://cdbaby.com/cd/zachtroutman2
Band Members: Zach Troutman
Influences: Lindsey Buckingham, Per Gessle, Ryan Creps, Rick Vito, David Gilmour, Prince, Warren Zevon, Brian Setzer, Howard Leese, etc.
Sounds Like: Whatever you think it sounds like.
Misc. :
Record Label: currently looking for one...

My Blog

Small Grins for Minor Accomplishments

It's a great thing when you realize you can do something you didn't think you could.  When you have to push yourself to do something different and new, and are actually shocked that it was you who pro...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:10:00 GMT

Revisiting the art of radio solitude.

So, I know I haven't mentioned it here lately, but I do still in fact work at WMTS, the college station, even though I've graduated now.  I'm still the Production Director, and still host the afternoo...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Top 5 Ending Guitar Solos / Leads

Yes, yes, yes, it's time for yet another top 5.  As a companion to the last one, this time we're doing Top 5 Ending Solos / Leads, as in solos or lead guitar riffs that end or close out a song.&n...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:06:00 GMT

Top 5 Guitar Solos

Time for another top 5!  Last time it was top 5 albums.  This time:  Top 5 Guitar Solos.  But of course, there's rules.  First of all, entirely instrumental songs are excluded...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:47:00 GMT

Yamaha DD-20, R.I.P., 2001-2008

It is with great sadness that I must bear the news of a tragic loss in the music world recently.  I am, of course, referring to the Yamaha DD-20, the first drum machine I ever owned, the first I...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:30:00 GMT

It’s Bloggin’ Time!

Here's the quickie version of everything important. Gloucester Point Beach, August 2nd, 6pm Gloucester Courthouse, August 9th, 6pm The Lane Auditorium, Equality Rocks! Va, August 16th, 6pm Those are t...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:03:00 GMT

Top 5 Albums Challenge

I've prepared a challenge for all of you.  I've been considering this carefully for quite some time, wanting to make sure I could confidently answer it myself before imposing it upon anyone else,...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:50:00 GMT

Murfreesboro Pulse CD Review and Opinions

Well, the newest edition of the Murfreesboro Pulse came out Thursday, and it features a review of my latest Cd, "The Arbitration Room".  Here's the review.  You can also find it on the web a...
Posted by on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:53:00 GMT

Zach Troutman: Production Director

Woohoo!  Following a landslide, albeit uncontested victory in tonight’s WMTS station elections, I have been voted in as the new WMTS Production Director, effective next semester.  Sti...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:45:00 GMT

10,000 Views, Easter, and So Much More!!!

So, it’s Easter.  I only remembered this because I was reminded 2 days ago that it was Good Friday, the Friday preceding Easter Sunday.  Good Friday marks the day Christ was crucified....
Posted by on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:58:00 GMT