Jason Smith: Drums, Percussion & Glockenspiel
Paul Kochanski: Upright Bass
Dave Houghton: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Bouzouki, Piano, Harmonium, Auto harp & Dobro

The Guests:
Matt Cullen: Electric Guitar on tracks 2 & 6
Jazer Giles: Accordian on track 3
Katy Schneider: Pedal Steel on tracks 1, 3 & 4. Lap Steel on tracks 5 & 7. Vocals on tracks 3, 4, 6 & 7
Thane Thomsen: Piano on track 7

Justin Pizzoferrato recorded the drums, bass, guitar, harmonica and vocals live on March 2nd and 3rd 2009 at the Bank Row studios in Greenfield Massachusetts. Additional acoustic guitars, vocals, and percussion were recorded on tracks 8 & 9 by Justin on April 6th as well. All other instruments and track 10 were recorded by Dave Houghton in May except for Thane's and Katy's tracks, they recorded on their own. (Thank you.)

Mixed by Justin Pizzoferrato July 2nd and 3rd.

Mastered by J.J. Golden at Golden Mastering Ventura California
Artwork by David Gloman
Design by Moira Greto

Fancy Trash would like to thank Family and Friends
Very Special thanks to Justin Pizzoferrato

All songs by Dave Houghton Copyright © 2009 (Fishywashy) BMI
Produced by Justin Pizzoferrato & Fancy Trash

Missing Elvis

In September 2007, Fancy Trash celebrated their five-year anniversary with a sold-out show at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA. For this special occasion, they expanded their core lineup (Dave Houghton on vocals and guitar, Joshua Thayer on upright bass, and Ben Laine on drums), bringing back founding member Jason Smith on drums and percussion, and welcoming Katy Schneider on pedal steel and lap steel. Additionally, Thane Thomsen of the Figments joined the band on piano and keyboards.

After the memorable show, the band decided to capture the magic of this six-piece version in a studio recording. They entered The Pushkin in Greenfield, MA in November 2007 and, with Max Adam engineering the session, they recorded the album live, allowing the musicians to play together and capture the energy and spontaneity of their performances.

However, the recordings remained unheard for sixteen years until April 2023 when the band decided to give them the attention they deserved. The mixing of the album was entrusted to acclaimed engineer Mark Alan Miller at Sonelab in Easthampton, MA. Drawing from his extensive experience (Thurston Moore, Dinosaur Jr, Amanda Palmer), Miller skillfully crafted the sonic landscape, preserving the raw emotion and energy of the live sessions, to create a cohesive and powerful album.

The tracks were then passed on to the highly regarded mastering engineer Jonathan Wyner of M-Works Mastering (Nirvana, David Bowie, James Taylor) in Boston, MA. Wyner enhanced the sonic quality of the album while preserving Fancy Trash's artistic vision, resulting in a meticulously mastered album that showcases the band's dynamic sound and musical journey.

"The Pushkin Sessions" feature a unique moment in Fancy Trash's history, with the energy and chemistry of the expanded lineup creating a familiar yet refreshing sonic experience. 

Each track on the album carries a sense of urgency and authenticity, resonating with the passion and dedication that fueled the performance and recording sessions. "The Pushkin Sessions" encapsulate a magical atmosphere, breathing new life into songs that have become part of the band's musical journey.

The album stands as a testament to Fancy Trash's artistic growth, commitment to their craft, and ability to evolve while staying true to their roots. It showcases the remarkable chemistry and camaraderie among its members and represents a pivotal moment in the band's history. The album solidifies their unique musical identity and establishes them as a formidable presence in the indie rock and indie folk scenes.

The Pushkin Sessions band:

- Dave Houghton: Vocals and guitar
- Joshua Thayer: Upright bass, backing vocals
- Katy Schneider: Lap steel, pedal steel, bouzouki, backing vocals
- Thane Thomsen: Piano, keyboards
- Jason Smith: Drums, percussion
- Ben Laine: Drums, percussion

Recorded by Max Adam at The Pushkin, Greenfield, MA, November 2007. Mixed by Mark Alan Miller at Sonelab, Easthampton, MA, May 2023. Mastered by Jonathan Wyner at M-Works Mastering, Boston, MA, June 2023.

For more information, visit www.fancytrash.com.

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