Phamous phaces biography sample

If you’re one of the few, one of the proud, who’ll admit to liking power-pop music, then Eugene-based band Phamous Phaces is worthy of your ear.

Granted their moniker is strange … but the band has been together for more than eight years and has carved out a recognizable niche that others would have a difficult time trying to emulate.

With a driving bass drum pumping melodic rhythms interwoven with unpolished vocals, the Phaces reek with emotionally intricate lyrics and penetrating bass lines.

This band consisting of the typical power-pop trio configuration has three self-released CDs to its credit.

While each member of the band possesses vocal ability, bassist/songwriter Mike Trathen and guitarist Jesse Ruggles, along with drummer Ron Petty, are all on the same page with their vision.

Phamous phaces biography sample

“We create the music we love” says Trathen. “We all grew up on the classics. We love this music.”

Starting off in ’95, the band released the CD Wo