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Written by Erin Frustaci
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Thursday, 08 February 2007 |
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Summit Studios | for NEXTnc
Top: Motorhome plays one of its many lives shows. Above: Motorhome is, from left, Darren Radach, Matt Thornton, John Motley, Matt Mahern and Joey Holland.
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It’s no surprise that with a name like Motorhome, the band is always on the go. The Fort Collins five-man band is booking shows left and right these days.
“We are pretty much playing as much as possible right now,” said band member Matt Mahern (aka P-vMann). “We don’t turn down gigs unless they are really crappy.”
Mahern, guitar and vocals, along with Matt Thornton, guitar and vocals; Darren Radach, mandolin; Joey Holland, bass; and John Motley, drums, are set to release an album in March. For a little more than a year, the group has gained exposure around northern Colorado.
“It’s exciting and cool to do as many shows as we are doing right now,” Thornton said.
Thornton and Mahern have played together for about five years. When their previous band broke up, the two decided to write a bunch of songs and bring a new band to life.
While driving to a show in Gunnison last weekend, Thornton chatted by phone about the distinct sound that is Motorhome.
“We play Americana music,” Thornton said. “It’s like hard rock. It’s rock ’n’ roll. Billy Joel said it best when he said, ‘It’s still rock ‘n’ roll.’”
It may have a twinge of country, but yes, it’s still rock ’n’ roll. The lyrics are clever and often humorous.
Mahern said he will always remember the time Thornton dressed up like Britney Spears at the Aggie Theatre.
“It was pretty gross and pretty funny at the same time,” he said.
Many people wonder what drove the group to the name Motorhome. As it turns out, they were driving one day while listening to a California band called Mother Hips. A song came on called “Motorhome.” Something clicked.
Though the band is in constant motion, skipping from one venue to the next, its members hope to make a lasting impression.
“Once we hit the stage that’s when our fun time starts,” Thornton said.
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TO GO TO THE SHOW
Feb. 9
9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. — Hodi’s Halfnote in Fort Collins with Victor Barnes
Feb. 16
9:30 p.m. — Road 34 in Fort Collins with The Hollyfelds
Feb. 17
9:30 p.m. — The Goat in Keystone
Feb. 23
9:30 p.m. — Log Cabin Saloon in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
March 8
9:30 p.m. — Surfside 7 in Fort Collins with The Hollyfelds
March 17
9:30 p.m. — Lion’s Lair in Denver with The Hollyfelds
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