It’s amazing how long the power of one show will stay in your body and resonate as if it were still happening.
Los Angeles, a deeply sincere thank you for the amount of primitive, forward, passionate and wild energy that filled The El Rey Theatre on Thursday night. Our home town community brought all of these things and truly claimed back their ‘ownership’ of Vintage Trouble as an L.A.-grown band.
We dedicated this video to our dear friend and top TroubleMaker Nick Faigin who suddenly passed away days before this show. “It was important that we not do something all sad, but that we do something that was a jam”
Vintage Trouble with friends, Bradley Keys, Countre Black, Charlie Brumbly, Reina Hidalgo & Kamilah Marshall.
This was our official album release show, and as we looked into the crowd we saw so many faces old and new, and everyone was joining in the party. Hearing so many people singing every word of every song was decadent. It was like each person in the room was both on stage and in the audience all the same time, as lionel richie would say- all night long.
We have waited a long time to officially release this album to the states, and it is exciting that the foreplay is over, letting us take this relationship to the next level. These songs were written in this city; The roots of the music and character of the words are here. This release is a big, no, a HUGE deal to us on a personal level.
2 days prior to The El Rey show, we had the honor of performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! All day I kept thinking about all the TV performances that I have seen that over the years that have inspired me, and us, to do what it is that we do. We wanted to connect to the folks at home in that same way. It was our mission. It’s been a while since we did a big TV gig as a band, but it went off smoothly with the on-air filming feeling like one of our live shows. It is magical to share a moment like that with your musical brothers and have it captured forever.
We ended this EPIC week by playing our first show in San Diego, celebrating at The Griffin to a full, sweaty room. It reminded me of when we first started playing overseas where we landed in a city of strangers and left feeling like we gathered new friends and TroubleMakers. The people San Diego danced their asses off and made us feel welcomed. I think we can all say we made a great connection to that city.
This week confirmed why we started doing this as a band. Everything is feeling real and ripe and in the flow in America, and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting and bringing The Bomb Shelter Sessions home.
Peace please,
- Ty Taylor
It’s been over a year now since you exploded into our lives and changed them forever, for the better. We’ve been to shows, got to know you and Richard, Rick and Nalle and become a community as TroubleMakers Worldwide. This is YOUR YEAR, and we wish you all that you desire. Looking forward to a Summer of Trouble, see you soon and sincere heartfelt thanks Ty. Sending TroubleMaker love. Allan & Paula
special week, special gigs by a special Band and seeing you guys at the El Rey was a big Deal for me – you played your Bottoms off
– miss you all Big time , Please take care.
This is truely joyous. See you guys at Bush Hall.
Dear Ty ,Nalle, Rick and Richard
Your musical genius has woven itself into the tapestry of our lives, making friends, connections journeys, experiences in may unexpected places. You have truly created a community of love, and joy and support for people. The pleasure we get from your performances may be compared to a very rare special vintage bottle of wine, like Margaux , but the respect and dignity with which you extend to your fans is unsurpassed. We are proud of your triumphs, and share hugs with each other on ‘tinternet when we are in need of a little help .
Vintage Trouble represents exceptional music , as well as an exceptional group of people , and I am deeply honoured to be a fan.
Sending you mountains of love,
Kath xxxxxx
Was sad to have to miss the 2 LA shows (Kimmel and El Ray), but was still on a high from 3 Vegas shows! This is the start of something big and I’m glad I’m here for the ride.
The fans who have had the pleasure, the experience and the explosion of Vintage Trouble waited with bated breath for America to receive the magic we have had in the UK. Music that sounds raw but seasoned, provocative and loving. Vintage Trouble have captured an energy of music that was much needed in today’s scene, and I think we have seen just a snap shot of what these guys have in store. Hold on to your hats, it’s gonna be one hell of a sexy ride. xx love with me xx
From that first track on the Classic Rock Mag, Prime Cuts, I knew these fellas were game changers. I think we all did, now I ask you to find just ONE Troublemaker who does not feel enlightened, uplifted and just plain grateful that you guys make the music that you do. We love your music and we love you as people.
As Allan and Paula say, this is your year, take it and leave the whole damn world grooving in your wake.
Peace and Love
KTM x
It seems like yesterday when Vintage Trouble came into our living rooms. You are embedded in our hearts and souls forever. Thank you for bringing back REAL music into our lives. Your music is fresh and explosive, your energy is unbelievable, your style is impeccable and the four of you are true gentlemen. We have become addicted to VT. We love you and can’t wait for the next round! “You better Believe it” is going to be WILD!
I cant even tell you how greatful I am that Vintage Trouble came into my life. Their love of performing and of thier fans is so heartwarming. They have created a community of people that love not only them, but each other as well. I knew when I happened upon them just 2 weeks after they formed the band, that they were something special. I cant wait till the whole world knows who they are.
Can’t begin to express how thankful I am to Vintage Trouble. Their music has has become the soundtrack to my life, ever since that magical performance on Later with Jools Holland. No matter how bad a day i’ve had their music lifts me up. They are the greatest band i’ve ever seen live, and the nicest guys i’ve ever met. Through VT I have had many great adventures, and met the most amazing friends from around the world, who I don’t know where I would be without. So proud of the guys at this time, they’ve reached a true milestone, and it’s so well deserved. Proud to call myself a TroubleMaker, it’s been a life changing experience! Can’t wait for #SummerofTrouble!! TroubleMaker for life!
As if Charles Bradley is on joolsholland! Such an amazing voice, like a slower, more soulful James Brown.
I went to Las Vegas on a business conference a few weeks ago and was lucky enough to be staying at The Cosmopolitan where you cats were kickin’ it. I was hoping I’d find some “trouble” in Vegas I could get into, but holy cow! I never imagined that I was going to see a band KILL it like you guys did!! I made sure I was down in the club every night to catch your show. I’ve been a diehard Toublemaker since and spreading the word here in the DC area.
Cheers!
Went to see Lenny Kravitz yesterday i Bergen, Norway. The rain was pouring down and I wondered if the the concert was to take place in rowboats with the support band wearing lifejackets… But you guys came on, lifted the clouds, rain or not, you delivered a fabulous show that evening! Fantastic music with huge variation, great voice and splendid musicians. Thanks for bringing Vintage Trouble to rainy western Norway.
Respect!