Lived & Moved

'After years spent studying at the Bob Dylan/Bruce Springsteen school of songwriting, Trapper Schoepp has developed a knack for crafting lyrically vivid songs that belie his young age.' -The Onion, AV Club 'Schoepp is a distinguished songwriter, with a knack for bold sentiments and an ear for clean melodies.' -The Shepherd Express 'As much Pavement as Parsons, Trapper Schoepp & The Shades create lyrical folk-rock for generations coming of age post Uncle Tupelo.' -WMSE Frontier Radio 'Americana whose lyrical authenticity and bold musicality shows a band that stands apart from other groups twice their age.' -Rift Music Magazine 'A songwriting talent in the making.' -The Isthmus 'For someone of such tender years, his voice belies such a young age, and his song writing credentials also indicate that he knows his Americana/indie folk heritage.' -Americana UK 'What Bowie would sound like if he grew up in Pewaukee instead of the UK. -Kiki Schueler, Punk Rock Skunk Blog.