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Steve Sabo: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Vocals | Matt Nelson: Bass guitar, Vocals | Jason Lewis: Drums | Joe MacAskill: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Vocals

Genre: Rock

RIYL: Dinosaur Jr, Ween

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Song Downloads

• Move to the Desert

Related Links

• Trophy Wife website

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• As I Hear It: Trophy Wife · Jan. 16, 2008

Synoposis

Inception: San Diego, 2002

Influences: Ween, Dinosaur Jr

Background:

Formed in 2002, Trophy Wife have released an EP and two full-length albums, Kissing Hands and Shaking Babies (2005) and Rose-Scented Cuddle Moments (2008). They've opened for performers like White Denim, the National, Steve Poltz, the Farmers, and Flogging Molly.

Singer/guitarist Joe MacAskill formerly played with Skunk Drunk and Big Wheel Wipeout. As of late 2010, Matt Nelson and Jason Lewis -- formerly of Nautical Disaster -- also play with Heart Beat Trail.

Discography