Troubador (band)

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For the travelling poet of the middle ages, see Troubadour.
Troubador
Origin Livermore, California
Genres Garage rock, Folk rock, Alternative rock, Indie rock
Years active2011-present
Labelsunsigned
Associated acts Thought Riot, Twain Harte, Silent Film Stars, Sun Kin
Website http://troubador.bandcamp.com
MembersMatthew Gragg
Patrick James
Paul Baker

"Troubador!" is an American rock band consisting of songwriters and musicians Matthew Gragg, Patrick James, and Paul Baker, all originating from Livermore and Oakland, California. The band's debut album, Beat Les Troubador, was self-released in late 2012 after a successful Kickstarter.com fundraising campaign.

Troubador released their debut album Beat Les Troubador on September 13, 2012. [1]

Discography

Track List

  1. Another Country - 2:40
  2. MTV Military Man - 3:04
  3. Ramona - 3:16
  4. Brainwash: Phase One - 2:25
  5. Sunday Morning - 3:57
  6. West Texas - 2:27
  7. Cities Made Of Gold - 3:10
  8. Color Wheels Of Evil - 5:16
  9. God's Golden Telephone - 1:43

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References

  1. Gragg, Matthew. "Troubador!". Bandcamp. www.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 19 September 2013.