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Artist Information
Biography
In the late spring of 2008, Matt Konrad returned to his home in the DFW area after spending a few years exploring the sights and sounds of Chicago. While in Illinois, he had been writing his first thematic album, Cupid's Handgun. At the end of that summer he approached an old high school friend, David Louthen, asking him to produce the record, to which David agreed without hesitation. They later brought on Andrew Franks, another mutual friend from high school, and Craig Gardner, who met David during their time in college.
Austin Gotcher, Matt's co-worker, was brought on as full-time drummer in October of 2009 and after moving to a new home studio, the album got underway and Cupid's Handgun was released in June of 2011.
Their style is inspired by artists Matt grew up listening to; such as Alkaline Trio and early Fall Out Boy, but takes on its own personality by introducing slightly heavier guitar riffs, three part harmonies, and lyrics that cover more mature themes such as organized rebellion and issues surrounding suicide.
Instrumentation
Matt Konrad - Guitar, Vocals.
Craig Gardner - Guitar, Vocals.
Andrew Franks - Bass, Vocals.
Austin Gotcher - Drums.
Discography
Cupid's Handgun:
Stars that Bright Don’t Burn Forever
A View of the Street From Your Window
Bulletproof
Journal Entry No.3
Subconscious Epiphany
Breakdown
You Know Who You Are (Cupid's Handgun suite part I)
Angelic Assassins (Cupid's Handgun suite part II)
Night Terrors (Cupid's Handgun suite part III)
Dying Never Felt So Good (Cupid's Handgun suite part IV)
No One’s Coming Home
Burning Memories
Links
Photo Gallery
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Ridglea Theater main stage
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Music 'til Midnight
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Chillin' after a show
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Aardvark with fans
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Ridglea Theater
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Promo03
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4 Horse Saloon
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Ridglea Theater main stage
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Andy's in Denton
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Andy's in Denton
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Ridglea Theater after show
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AJ's Honkytonk
Press
Setlist
Original Songs:
Bulletproof
Reveille
Stars that Bright Don’t Burn Forever
You Know Who You Are (Cupid's Handgun suite part I)
Angelic Assassins (Cupid's Handgun suite part II)
Night Terrors (Cupid's Handgun suite part III)
Dying Never Felt So Good (Cupid's Handgun suite part IV)
Journal Entry #3
The Fight Eternal
Burning Memories
Alternate Originals:
A View of the Street From Your Window
Subconscious Epiphany
Breakdown
No One’s Coming Home
Covers:
Friday I'm In Love - The Cure
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Set lists can vary from 45min to 75mins depending on time alloted from venue based on pre-show agreements.