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Alternative Rock that will haunt you long after the record ends. Songs with elaborate arragements and emotional lyrics five dollar friend will be your new favorite band." -Tessa Moll "The Daily Texan" - Daily Texan
Five Dollar Friend came in from Austin to support Deep Ella's Empty Seas and Memories CD release party. HouStoned Rocks caught up with front man and guitarist Jacob Trevino and bass player David Wechsler for a Take Five interview.
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http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2007/04/take_five_five_dollar_friend.php - Houston Press April 2007
Texas rock band Five Dollar Friend are coming hard from the lone star state and proving to be a friend that you ought to have, hefty price tag or not. More mature than many of the bands you'll find on this list, Five Dollar Friend have developed their sound into something that is defintely enjoyable. This is music for an older generation, who have moved past gimmick bands and fluff about your typical, trivial subject matter. The vocals are amazing, the song structure is smooth and wonderous, and the band is something that you shouldn't pass up. Dig deep and shell out some time for Five Dollar Friend. It's a gift that'll keep on giving.
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Discography
Open Mic Ep (2003) - 5 Songs Acoustic EP featuring Acoustic Guitar Drums and Bass
XOXORx (Kisses, Hugs, and Prescription Drugs) (2006)- A 12 Song LP featuring the single "I'll Be Good (I Promise)" Produced by Matt Noveskey of Blue October
The single recieves weekly airplay on 93.7 KLBJ (Emmis Communications) in Austin
The Album has sold over 800 copies in central Texas since its release in April of 2006
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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/ pianist Xochitl Salinas, the precision drumming of new arrival Steve Pridgen, and driving guitar licks courtesey of Matt Bell, 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 finishing 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 April, 1, 2006. 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. 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. With radio play in Austin and a heavy touring schedule (which included dates in Europe in July 2007), the audiences of central Texas and beyond are already embracing this new taste of rock music they relate to.
Five Dollar Friend is currently working on the follow up to 2006's "XOXORX" in Houston, Tx with producer Matt Noveskey (of Universal Recording Artist Blue October) and features guest performances by Jeff Crowder (Deep Ella) and Ryan Holley (Wartime Social and A+ Machines)
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