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motorhome Ft. Collins band coming soon to a stage near you--
unless it's a crappy stage
NEXTNC Fort Collins, CO. by Erin Frustaci
It's no suprise that with a name like motorhome the band is always on the go. The Fort Collins five-man band is booking shows left and right these days.
"We are pretty much playing as much as possible right now," said band member Matt Mahern (aka P-Mann). "We Don't turn down gigs unless they are really crappy."
Mahern, guitar and vocals, along with Matt Thornton, guitar and vocals; Darren Radach, mandolin; Joey Holland, bass; and John Motley, drums, are set to release an album in March. For a little more that a year, the group has gained exposure around northern Colorado.
It's exciting and cool to do as many shows as we are doing right now," Thornton said.
Thornton and Mahern have played together for about five years. When their previous band broke up, the two decided to write a bunch of songs and bring a new band to life.
While driving to a show in Gunnison last weekend, Thornton chatted by phone about the distinct sound that is motorhome.
We play Americana music," Thornton said. "It's like hard rock. It's rock and 'n' roll. Billy Joel said it best when he said, it's still rock 'n' roll to me."
It may have a twinge of country, but yes, it's still rock 'n' roll. The lyrics are clever and often humorous.
Mahern said he will always remember the time Thornton dressed up like Britney Spears at the Aggie Theatre. "It was pretty gross and pretty funny at the same time," he said.
Many people wonder what drove the group to the name motorhome. As it turns out, they were driving one day while listening to a California band called Mother Hips. A song came on called "Motorhome." Something clicked.
Though the band is in constant motion, skipping from venue to the next, its members hope to make a lasting impression.
"Once we hit the stage that's when our fun time starts," Thornton said.
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