The Tripwires

The Tripwires

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The Tripwires at Conor Byrne
during Reverb Fest 2007
L to R: Mark Pickerel (drums), Johnny Sangster, John Ramberg, Jim Sangster (bass)
Background information
Origin Seattle, Washington U.S.
Genres Rock
Years active 2006–present
Labels The Paisley Pop Label
Spark & Shine
Folc Records
Tym Records
Associated acts Dear John Letters
The Minus 5
Mudhoney
The Model Rockets
Neko Case
Screaming Trees
Stumpy Joe
The Young Fresh Fellows
Members Dan Peters
John Ramberg
Jim Sangster
Johnny Sangster
Past members Mark Pickerel
John Ramberg and the Tripwires at Bumbershoot
Jim Sangster performing with the Christy McWilson Band at the Ballard Seafood Fest
Johnny Sangster and The Tripwires play at Bumbershoot
Mark Pickerel drumming with The Tripwires during Reverb Fest 2007
Dan Peters on drums

The Tripwires are a Seattle, Washington-based rock supergroup made up of well known local musicians Dan Peters, John Ramberg, and brothers Jim and Johnny Sangster, all of whom have been members of bands that include The Minus 5, Screaming Trees, and The Young Fresh Fellows.[1][2]

Formation and early years

Brothers Jim Sangster and Johnny Sangster grew up in Seattle, Washington, but spent summers on Lopez Island, Washington, where their parents have resided since 1988. The brothers attended a year of high school on the island, where they formed their first bands, performing at the high school and the American Legion hall.[3]

In 1984, Johnny relocated to Denmark, where he led the Copenhagen-based The Sharing Patrol until 1997. Returning to Seattle in 1997, he connected with Egg Studios owner Conrad Uno, who enlisted Johnny’s engineering assistance.[4]

After recording 4 albums with The Model Rockets, John Ramberg had begun work on a solo album with drummer Bill Rieflin (R.E.M., Ministry, The Minus 5). In 2006, those sessions, with the contribution of the Sangster brothers, evolved into the formation of the group The Tripwires.[5]

Releases

The first The Tripwires album Makes You Look Around was released in 2007 on the Paisley Pop label and featured support from Scott McCaughey and technical help from Kurt Bloch. Reviewers praised the album, calling it melodic but powerful pop, bright and propulsive, filled with melodic hooks.[6]

A second album, House to House, was released in 2009 on the Spark & Shine label, featuring production by Johnny Sangster and engineering by Sangster and Jon Erwie. The album was described in reviews as explosive power pop.[7]

In 2014, a third album Get Young was released, this time on the Folc Records label. It was recorded by Jack Endino (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mark Lanegan, Afghan Whigs) and produced by Johnny Sangster. The album was released via Bandcamp.[8] Reviews were positive, citing similarities to Squeeze and Elvis Costello, and describing the music as pub rock for a new generation.[9]

Band members

Other projects

The Sharing Patrol

In the early 80s, Johnny Sangster (guitar, vocals) and Jonathan Stibbard (drums) formed The Sharing Patrol in Seattle, Washington. Henrik Tuxen (bass) joined in 1984 when Johnny and Jonathan moved to Copenhagen, Denmark. The band released four albums before Sangster returned to Seattle in 1997. The Sharing Patrol recorded for EMI Records and toured Europe, Scandinavia, and the former Soviet Union.[4]

Stumpy Joe

John Ramberg (lead vocals, guitar) led this Seattle-based band. Other members included Mark Hoyt (lead guitar, vocals), Christian Wilson (bass, piano), and Scott Russell (drums). They released one album: One Way Rocket Ride To Kicksville! in 1991. Scott McCaughey co-produced, engineered, and mixed the recording.[17]

The Model Rockets

John Ramberg led this Seattle-area band, which still performs on occasion. In 1993, when Stumpy Joe disbanded, several ex-members formed a new band: Glory Stompers. The name was already taken, so they changed the name of the band to The Model Rockets. Initially, The Model Rockets consisted of John Ramberg (guitar, lead vocals), Grant Johnson (guitar), Boyd Remillard (bass), and Graham Black (drums). In 1994, Johnson was replaced by Scott Sutherland (Chemistry Set). Their debut album, Hilux, (Lucky Records) was produced by Scott McCaughey (The Young Fresh Fellows). A second album, 1996's Snatch It Back and Hold It (C/Z) was followed by a tour of Spain.[18]

In 1998, The Model Rockets released At El Sol / Sold Out. This album was recorded live in Madrid, Spain. 2003’s Pilot County Suite was their most recent recording.[19]

Sangster Family Band

Jim and Johnny Sangster have performed occasionally as part of the Sangster Family Band, which includes their mother Patsy, their father John (now deceased), Jim’s two children, and Johnny’s three children.[3][20]

Sangster Meets Benson/Benson Meets Sangster

In 2002, Johnny Sangster recorded one album with Robb Benson (Dear John Letters, Nevada Bachelors). The Sangster Meets Benson/Benson Meets Sangster album was described as an experimental pop collaboration.[21][22]

case/lang/veirs tour

In 2016, Johnny toured as guitarist with Neko Case, kd lang, and Laura Veirs in support of their case/lang/veirs album.[23]

Crackle & Pop! Recording Studio

Johnny Sangster works as an audio engineer operating the Crackle & Pop! recording studio in Seattle, Washington, with partners Andrew Smith and Scott Masoner.[13]

Discography

The Tripwires

LPs
Singles
Compilations

The Model Rockets

LPs
Singles
Compilations

Stumpy Joe

LPs
Singles
Compilations

The Sharing Patrol

LPs
Singles

Johnny Sangster & Rob Benson

LPs

References

  1. ↑ Atkins, Amy (13 January 2010). "Seattle's The Tripwires: Supergroup releases "House to House" (Spark & Shine)". Boise Weekly. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  2. ↑ Pratt, Suzi (10 September 2010). "Bumbershoot 2010: The Tripwires". SSGmusic. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  3. 1 2 Bagby, Cali (11 August 2011). "The Sangster Family Band: The family that plays together stays together". Islands’ Weekly. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  4. 1 2 Levin, Hannah (10 July 2007). "Johnny Sangster Serves the Artist and the Listener". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  5. 1 2 Bodde, Johanna J. (May 2008). "The Tripwires "Makes You Look Around"". Insurgent Country. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  6. ↑ Turner, Andy (31 December 2007). "Album Review: Tripwires - Makes You Look Around". No Depression (73). Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  7. ↑ Barr, Brian. "Discography: The Tripwires: House to House". Jon Erwie Discography. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  8. ↑ uncredited (2014). "FOLC033: The Tripwires: Get Young: LP/CD: Folc Records". The Tripwires. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  9. ↑ uncredited (2014). "CD Review: The Tripwires - Get Young". Power Pop News. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  10. ↑ Grenee, H. Fields (5 September 1996). "The Model Rockets are Ready on the Launch Pad". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  11. ↑ Blackstock, Peter (1 May 2009). "Model Rockets". No Depression. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  12. ↑ Verlinde, Jason (December 2015). "Great Martins: 1949 D-28 with the Sangster Family". Fretboard Journal. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  13. 1 2 Boudreau, Matt. "WCA #064 with Johnny Sangster". Working Class Audio. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  14. ↑ uncredited. "Johnny Sangster / Bio". ReverbNation. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  15. ↑ uncredited (2012). "Mudhoney: the Tripwires". Mudhoney.com. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  16. ↑ Davis, Lance (12 August 2011). "Every Good Band Deserves Drums". Adios Lounge. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  17. ↑ binky (24 October 2010). "Stumpy Joe: One Way Rocket Ride To Kicksville". Teenage Dogs in Trouble. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  18. ↑ Rose, Cynthia (11 October 1996). "Ready for Takeoff: Seattle's Model Rockets Looking to Enter the Pop Stratosphere". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  19. ↑ Mehr, Bob (9 October 2006). "Suite Inspiration". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  20. ↑ uncredited (November 2013). "Obituary: John M. Sangster 1937 - 2013". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  21. ↑ Schneyer, Jeremy (20 August 2002). "Sangster Meets Benson: Benson Meets Sangster". Popmatters. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  22. ↑ Green, Alex (2002). "Blissful Pop Thrills: Sangster Meets Benson-Benson Meets Sangster". Stereo Embers Magazine. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  23. ↑ Saunders, Brian (July 2016). "Six Strings from Stardom: Johnny Sangster with case/lang/veirs". Fretboard Journal. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
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