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If the corporate suits who run music assume that what the world needs in an indie/rock band is Athlete, then I suggest a bus load of bloated types should have been shunted into the Mill for TREEHOUSE 3. Everything from the growling opener " Unswept Room" was delivered with credible class; the sound of commercial acts but with a punchy raw quality. Waves of appreciative applause followed each whammer of a finish, each increase with emotion and drive. Preston will soon have dozens of established bands on that very same stage, and of course this five piece have a way to travel to reach the mainstream, but the crafted songs performed here suggest comparisons will be made with more lofty peers before long. A band need that hidden mystery factor to hypnotise the crowd into thinking what they are seeing is something different - by the epic, swooping, enveloping closure of "Difference" and "Water", the act of convincing was complete. - Liam
Treehouse 3 were met with a 12-deep crowd and were still cool, calm and collected. The first note would either melt a lot of hearts or cause collective breaths to be exhaled in shock; it came and it was clear water for the rest of the set. Rockier than usual Treehouse 3- could do no wrong. A concentrated, composed pot-boiler to open, followed by the pounding energy of the later tracks all worked with measured professionalism and a touch of self-assured pride.
The voice is chocolate rich, but the other members shone, notably the guitarist and drums. Reserved but well composed songs build and the great reaction to every track bolsters the vigor with which the band performs. It may a sound as safe as falling into a box of cardigans, but what a sound it is. Faultless. - Doktorb
TREEHOUSE 3 CONQUER BATTLE OF THE BANDS;
WINNING THE NORTHWEST'S MOST CHALLENGING COMPETITION!!!
Treehouse 3 have emerged as the rock 'n' roll champions of 2004. Fuelled by their incredible win at
The Hyper-Value sponsored Battle of the Bands.
Garnering a crowd of almost 500 people to support them, the band walked away with the prestigious honors.
The Battle of the bands was a competition comprising of 100 bands from all over the Northwest cities including Manchester, Liverpool, Preston etc, which was held over a two-month span.
In winning the coveted first place position the band was rewarded with a tour of the UK sponsored by The Mill Preston, which they will be embarking on in the very near future.
Currently the band is in the studio working out the final touches to their much-anticipated new release.
- CG
Discography
Treehouse3: CD/LP
Starting Line: CD/EP
Shudder To Think: CD/EP
Emily: CD/LP
Open: CD six track EP
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Bio
Formed after a chance meeting at a music festival. The treehouse 3 sound was created initially by starting as a 3 piece, consisting of Seamus (guitars and vocals), Pete (bass) and Mark (drums).
After spending some time experimenting with this line up, it was decided to enhance the sound with the addition of Stuart Mayor (keyboards) and Russ (guitar). The treehouse 3 sound was now complete.
The band have played countless shows around the United Kingdom, as well as in their 2nd home of New York City, where they have built a solid and loyal following. The band have independently released 3 albums to date and are currently in the studio working on their 4th.
Treehouse 3 are an intense live band with poignant emotional lyrics and haunting melodies.
Treehouse 3 Stats:
Treehouse 3 have been featured on BBC Radio 1 best unsigned acts radio show and website.
Treehouse 3 have been featured on a BBC Connections a website for outstanding unsigned bands.
They were a highlighted act at IN THE CITY music conference in Manchester. (The South by Southwest of England)
Featured performer at The Wakefest Festival in Wales last year, which drew 10,000 people and was covered by BBC Radio 1 and T.V.
They have opened for: Kasey Chambers, Ocean Colour Scene, David Garza and David Mead
Currently getting Commercial Alternative Airplay in the States at WXTM/Cleveland, CIMX /Detroit and WFXH/Savannah.
They have also been featured on Sirius Satellite radio- Sessions at Sirius.
5 trips to the states have resulted in them building fans across America.
Headlined The Colgne Music Festival, which drew 5,000 people in August 2003.
Performing as part of the CMJ Music Marathon October 2003.
Recently the band has recorded An EP with producer Spike Drake who has worked with QUEEN, JIMMY PAGE, YES, JAMES, NEW ORDER amongst others.
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