The Rad Trads

The Rad Trads (NY)

The gentlemen comprising Brooklyn-based five-piece the Rad Trads distinguish themselves in ways few bands can. Already drawing lines around the block at home, the globe-trotting group’s singular take on rock ‘n’ roll mixes punk rock energy, horn-drenched soul, and jazz precision, all with a lighthearted but sincere delivery. It’s a sound and show that is gaining steam world over as the Rad Trads continue to tour in support of On Tap, out now from Hornblow Recordings.

Challenging but humorous, the Rad Trads bring to mind Springsteen and his “Big Man” Clarence Clemons, Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks-era vocal style, and Wilco’s epic guitar breakdowns. All of this sonic goodness is only upstaged by the fact the guys in the Rad Trads manage to exist as five distinct songwriters and singers in a band that still sounds powerfully egoless, familial, and cohesive. And none of them even planned on being vocalists! All of them are conservatory-trained musicians who discovered they liked writing and singing original songs together. Audiences love their personal interactions and connections and spirit of joie de vivre.

www.theradtrads.com

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