Cradled in the heart of the central Texas music scene, Five Dollar Friend brings alternative rock back to the main stage. Combining the moving lyrics and soft chords of founder Jacob Trevino with the blues inspired styling of bassist David Wechsler, the graceful melodies of backing vocalist/ pianist Xochitl Salinas, the precision drumming of new arrival Steve Pridgen, and driving guitar licks courtesey of Matt Bell, Five Dollar Friend has made a name for itself in the live music scene of central Texas.
Moving along in their journey, Five Dollar Friend is finishing production on their freshman LP entitled XOXORx (Kisses, Hugs, and Prescription Drugs). With selected tracks produced by Matt Novesky of Universal Record's Blue October, it is slated for release April, 1, 2006. To quell audience demand for the LP, the band has previously released a series of Demos and EPs, most notably the five song Open Mic EP. Armed with poignant songs and an avid following, Five Dollar Friend brings honesty and simplicity back to the world of alternative music. With a repertoire of hook laden songs that maintain a sincerity that is hard to find in so much of today's music, the audiences of central Texas and beyond are already embracing this new taste of rock music they relate to.
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