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Five Dollar Friend

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Cradled in the heart of the central Texas music scene, Five Dollar Friend brings alternative rock back to the main stage. Combining the moving lyrics and soft chords of founder Jacob Trevino with the blues inspired styling of bassist David Wechsler, the graceful melodies of backing vocalist and pianist Michelle Hutchinson, and the driving guitar licks courtesy of Adam Jermstad, Five Dollar Friend has made a name for itself in the live music scene of central Texas.
Moving along in their journey, Five Dollar Friend is proud to have finished production on their freshman LP entitled XOXORx (Kisses, Hugs, and Prescription Drugs). With selected tracks produced by Matt Novesky of Universal Record's Blue October, it was released in April of 2006. It is now available through iTunes, various online music stores, and at live shows. To quell audience demand for the LP, the band has previously released a series of Demos and EPs, most notably the five song Open Mic EP.After a few changes in the line up, the band has finished work on a new album, which will be released February 28 2009. Armed with poignant songs and an avid following, Five Dollar Friend brings honesty and simplicity back to the world of alternative music. With a repertoire of hook laden songs that maintain a sincerity that is hard to find in so much of today's music, the audiences of central Texas and beyond are already embracing this new taste of rock music they relate to. {}

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On December 19th at Avant Garden in Houston, Texas, it was a pleasure to attend a live acoustic recording session featuring Five Dollar Friend.
During this awesome set Jeff Crowder (the lead singer of Deep Ella) was the opening act and provided a spirited, albeit brief, performance. Raking out tunes such as 'Summer Love' and 'Sleeping Pills', the set left the feeling that a music scene really does exist in Houston. Jeff's performance as a solo act was very moving and got the crowd ready for the main act of the night, Five Dollar Friend.
Five Dollar Friend is composed of the following band members:
Jacob Trevino - vocals, guitar
David Wechsler - bass guitar, occasional backup vocals
Adam - lead guitar, vocals
Michelle- vocals, keyboard
The band opened up the set with heart pumping vocals and immediately proved that the night would be filled with a memorable performance. Along the way, they performed a spirited song called 'Pick Up' and another moving song entitled 'Dancehall'. Both songs definitely energized the crowd and left us waiting for more. Fortunately we were not disappointed as one of my favorites of the night, 'Bullets To Bleed', an emotional tribute to a friend in need, provided musical balance to the evenings selections. In a nutshell, the band had a terrific performance and I definitely expect to see more of this act in the near future.
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Member Since: 1/16/2005
Band Website: http://www.5dollarfriend.com
Band Members: Jacob Trevino - vocals, guitar
David Wechsler - bass guitar, occasional backup vocals
Adam - lead guitar, vocals
Michelle- vocals, keyboard
Influences: Better Than Ezra, Blue October, Canvas (to name a few).
Sounds Like: We have been told everything under the sun, but we get 3eb and Counting Crows pretty frequently.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Friday Dec 19th show update!

On Friday at Avant Garden the doors will open at 9pm. Because we are recording this will be a closed session and no one will be let in after 10:15pm. We will have a few tickets to sell at the door so ...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:27:00 GMT

Tickets now on sale DECEMBER 1

Tickets on now on sale only @ 5dollarfriend. com They will sell out so get them fast.Don't for get to enter our contest.
Posted by on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:28:00 GMT

Important updates!

It has been 5 years since five dollar friend played it's first show. Although not that long ago the details of the show have been lost in the alcohol haze of the past five years. I know that the past ...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:18:00 GMT

avant gardens

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Posted by on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:13:00 GMT

Houston Street team

Hey this is Arien I am now doing Five Dollar Friends Promotions and I am setting up a street team for Houston. This is not going to be just any street team. We need people who are great with people, o...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:57:00 GMT

Five Dollar Friend @ The Fitz

It's time... for a full band show. Our first in almost a year. So come out, bring a friend, have an awesome time.ALL AGES SHOW$10 @ the door$8 if you msg us.XOXORx,FDF Hosted By: Five Dollar Friend ...
Posted by on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:46:00 GMT

New shows! New people!

Hey everyone!We're trying to get better at the whole Myspace updating thing... it's been awhile and there has been a lot happening with the band. So, I'm going to try to get on here at least every co...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:52:00 GMT

First show back in the states!!

FIRST SHOW BACK IN THE STATES...SOLO ACOUSTIC SHOW OPENING FOR DEEP ELLA!!!! this should be a great intimate show and I can't wait to see everyone out!!! New material, special guest and soo much more!...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:26:00 GMT

NO PA- NO PROMBLEM- IN PRAGUE

Hello all- well the after 3 days in prague and way too much absinthe..I played a show with no Pa to about 30 people..it is was great but the set has taken a toll on my voice. Big shout outs to Da...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:42:00 GMT

The circus in Berlin

HALLO from Berlin..well I made it out of amsterdam alive and with all 5 senses in tact. Played a show in berlin last night a club called the circus that has a shrine to david hassalhoff, which wa...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:35:00 GMT