The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 954: The Trews, in their own words

May 13, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments

When a band first comes together, there’s little expectation that this could become a long-term endeavor. Being a professional musician is hardly a sure thing. So many things could go wrong.

But sometimes, a group will gain a little bit of traction. A year passes and things still seem to be happening. And then another. Then five. Then ten. And if things go just right when it comes to the music, the audience, the industry, technology, and plain stupid luck, the band may wake up one day to find that they’ve been earning a living as professional musicians for 25 years.

This is exactly what happened with The Trews.

A band’s silver anniversary is cause for celebration because a quarter-century is a long time to be in this business. It’s also a good time to get everyone together to tell some stories. This is the history of The Trews, in their own words.

Songs heard on this show (all songs by The Trews):

Antigonish Song (as One I’d Trouser)
Not Ready to Go
So She’s Leaving
Hold Me in Your Arms
Highway of Heroes
Twist and Shout (with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band)
I Wanna Play

Here’s Eric Wilhite’s playlist.

The Ongoing History of New Music can be heard on the following stations:

We’re still looking for more affiliates in Calgary, Kamloops, Kelowna, Regina, Saskatoon, Brandon, Windsor, Montreal, Charlottetown, Moncton, Fredericton, and St John’s, and anywhere else with a transmitter. If you’re in any of those markets and you want the show, lemme know and I’ll see what I can do.