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Hometown	Bloomington/Wabash, IN
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Band Members	Phil Hipskind - Guitar/Vocals; Gary Kiefaber - Drums/... » more
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Sad Boy Trouble is a power trio playing songs from five original cd's.
Based out of Indiana, playing numerous gigs and swelling into the tri-state area, SBT brings a sound that is very eclectic for everyone.

Opening for acts such as: The Marshall Tucker...

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Can Ya Dig It? by
Sure can, is the answer. Once you see SBT live you can feel it race through your musical souls. So, check it out and get your groove thang on!

Cd Review by Whatzup Magazine
Soul Searching Sad Boy Trouble by Jason Hoffman Wabash blues-rockers Sad Boy Trouble are back with the follow-up to last year’s Can You Feel It? with Soul Searching, an all new collection of ten original songs sure to please their myriad long-term fans. Recorded in April 2002 by Neal Parnin and Wil Putt at Soundmill Studios, you can be certain that this is a top-notch production all the way around. The album kicks off with “Free,” an aggressive southern rocker that contains only the smallest hints of blues. A bit of Abby Road Beatles in the bridge and a classic rock guitar solo add variety to this great rocker. With an a cappella intro, “Fortune’s Fool” contains much in the way of 80’s hard rock, which in this case is not a bad thing. The final track, “Inside,” is a heavy amalgam of hard rock and blues with some scorching guitar work by Sad Boy that plays around with the meter just enough to shake things up. In the slow rock/ballad department are “Outside It’s Warm,” with nice vocal harmonies and a mini bass solo by Nevin White, and the relaxed acoustic “Stone Cutter,” with guest Mark Olson on the 12-string guitar. As you would expect, the blues are represented many times over. “Ghosts” is a high-energy excursion with a wailing harmonica solo compliments of Jo Jo Dotlich and masterful drumming by Gary Kiefaber. The title track is a classic slow, sad blues song, and “Sometimes” returns to an upbeat, jaunty blues with lots of harmonica sure to please blues aficionados. Sad Boy Trouble continues to grow as performers, songwriters and recording artists. Soul Searching captures their energy and sound to perfection, with great sounding guitars, crisp drums and well-represented bass, not to mention their usual bevy of vocal treats. While this album is a bit more rock than blues over their past work, long-time fans will find much to enjoy. Soul Searching is available at Wooden Nickel, Borders, Reading Room Books in Wabash or one of Sad Boy Trouble’s many live shows. Copyright 2002 Ad Media Inc.

Cd Review by Whatzup Magazine
Can You Feel It? Sad Boy Trouble by Jason Hoffman Sad Boy Trouble is a true working band. A glance at their web site (www.sadboytrouble.com) shows them playing multiple gigs each weekend all summer. Such extensive stage experience clearly shines through on their latest, Can You Feel It? From the mastery of their instruments to the excellent Soundmill Studios production to the caliber of songwriting, everything about this album demands to be taken seriously. According to their web site, Sad Boy Trouble is a blend of “Chicago Blues, Texas Blues, and Classic Rock.” I hear a bit of 80s hard rock as well, but since it’s been close to 20 years, I suppose that could be considered “classic” in a technical sense. Many blues bands focus on covers of blues classics, and while Sad Boy Trouble covers bands ranging from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Pink Floyd to Stray Cats, the 10 songs here are all originals. “Groove Thang” is a blistering instrumental reminiscent of the great Vaughan, full of boogie rock and amazing guitar work. The Vaughan vein continues on “Everything,” with its nice blues guitar groove and enticing organ pad. On “Forever,” the band mixes a Whitesnake-era ballad with a Boston-derived chorus to create an effective love song perfect for holding that special someone while downing a choice beverage. “Spirit of Stevie” begins deceptively with the opening two-part harmony chords of “Because” by the Beatles before charging into a rocking tribute to Vaughan, although the rich vocal harmonies continue throughout. The Texas blues guitars are traded for acoustic in “Caryatid,” an instrumental as soothing as sitting beside a quiet stream on a lazy summer afternoon, watching leaves gently waft by. The title track is a grand departure. Instead of blues-based rock, it has an almost disco vibe with the addition of a wailing sax and a funky guitar riff. It’s a fine song, but it just seems to be solid blues-rock songwriting. Regardless, this album shows why Sad Boy Trouble gets so many gigs: they are just plain good! Copyright 2001 Ad Media Inc.

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