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The Beautiful Train Wrecks

About Me

"The Beautiful Train Wrecks’ leader, lanky Kansan transplant Lucas Alberg, resembles an elongated Elvis Costello, and delivers his lyrics in a strong, slightly nasal voice retaining a bit of Midwest twang. Guitarist Travis Magrane sprinkles peals of honky-tonk into the mix with a bit of Byrds-y glow, while bassist Rick Hedges sings solid harmonies and adds a pop bounce to Paul DeMichele’s shuffling drums. The band packs a bag full of clever tunes, currently being mixed for a debut release later this year." - Willamette Week (May 2009)

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Member Since: 05/03/2008
Band Website: www.thebeautifultrainwrecks.com
Band Members: Lucas - Guitar, vocals; Rick - Bass, vocals; Paul - Trap kit, vocals; Travis - Guitar,vocals; Joe-keyboards
Influences: IPA, Porter, Red Ale
Sounds Like: Five people locked inside a very tiny practice space...Including these honorary Train Wrecks: Tucker Jackson, Joel Meredith, Ivy Ross, Jeff Porter, Jeff Koch, Chris Fotonakis
Record Label: Train Wreck Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Train Wrecks in the Willamette Week

Here's a little bit o' writing from Jeff Rosenberg over at the Willamette Week..."The Beautiful Train Wrecks leader, lanky Kansan transplant Lucas Alberg, resembles an elongated Elvis Costello, and ...
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 16:42:00 GMT

News and New Train Wreck

Hey everyone,Just wanted to drop everyone a line and let them know about the newest Train Wreck, Joe Root. Joe is our new keyboardist, although we're pushing like crazy for him to bring out his accord...
Posted by on Thu, 21 May 2009 07:48:00 GMT

Opening for a Face

Hey everyone I have got some news for you. (No, the cd is not finished yet. We're working on it though!) On Thursday, May 7th, The Beautiful Train Wrecks will be opening up a show at The White Eagle f...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:20:00 GMT

Recording Update/Shows/Etc...

Been quite a while since we wrote on this thing, so we figured we'd give it another shot.First off, thanks to everyone who came out to our show at the White Eagle with Justin Jude. We had a great time...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:37:00 GMT

An Update

For those who care, which is all of you since you're reading this damn thing, we are happy to welcome our newest Train Wreck, Jeff Koch on guitar. Where do I start? Jeff is a gig whore. That's basical...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:03:00 GMT