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| Jon Fotis Guitars |
David J. Murphy Vocals/Bass |
The Speeding Trees mean hard rock. Our goal is to put on a show that is fun, energetic, sweaty, passionate, hilarious, and leaves the crowd grinning.
Original material with a new edge has been the mission for members Jon Fotis (guitar) and David J Murphy (bass, lead vocals) since early 2000. Six years working together, in Fairfield, Iowa, doing home-studio recording and musical experimentation, has matured our musical perspective to the point where we were able to hit the Reset button on Rock-and-Roll, suddenly pouring out fun, hard-hitting songs that are both zany and true to life in their storytelling nature.
Guitarist Eric Sanderson joined the band in November 2006, after fate sent him literally knocking on our door. “I heard you guys rehearsing from two blocks away,” he said. “I wanted to see if you want to start a band!”
Three men strong, and in need of a drummer, we called up Shaan Oberdieck. He gladly joined forces, and The Speeding Trees became an official, gigging, four-man lineup in May 2007.
For close to a year we ravaged southeast Iowa with hilarious and ballsy hard rock, which was insanely fun and full of great experiences. In March '08, band and guitarist Eric Sanderson parted ways to persue different musical interests.
In June, The Speeding Trees played the annual bash at Pure Imagination Tattoos as a 3 piece, to a fun and receptive crowd. The show went out on local radio as well.
Later in the year, drummer Shaan left TST to join the band Funk'n Donuts. Mmm, sprinkles.
Back down to the original duo, we are now focusing our efforts in the studio, and plan to release a full length album by the end of 2008.
The feedback from audience members has been tremendously positive. “I haven't seen a band that good and fun in a LONG time. You're different, and I love different,” is the common response to our concluded performance.
The future holds greater adventures and wild success.
We love to give. People love to receive, and give back.
We are The Speeding Trees.