There are three members that comprise 'tHrOnE.' All bands members have been playing their respective instruments for just about five years in their basement and they are all related to each other. Playing every rehearsal with the passion and dream of performing in front of a crowd of 10,000 people. The band includes singer/songwriter and bassist Derek Trafton (age 19), guitarist/co-songwriter Justin Millar (age 19), and drummer Casey Trafton (age 16). tHrOnE was formed in 1995 and hails from a small town in Connecticut called Haddam. Every time Justin plugs in his amp, every time Derek picks up his bass, and every time Casey sits in front of his drum set, they all get that exact same feeling and rush as if they were on a stage performing in front of a huge crowd.
'tHrOnE' has released three CDs since 1998. All of their Cds were written, composed, and produced by them. The first album, entitled "Euphoria," was released in October of 1998 and includes twelve songs. The second CD is a four song EP that was recorded in April 1999 and by April 2000 it found it's way into the hands of a local radio station. After the station's music director and DJs gave it a listen, they knew they had something in this band that needed to be shown to the entire state. Even though they weren't a national act, the station put them on the air continuously. 'tHrOnE' recieved an unbelievable response from listeners and the station took note of it. Later that month 'tHrOnE' was placed into the stations daily show called "The Cage Match" which pitted new songs against each other and listeners call in to tell the DJ which of the two they liked the best. 'tHrOnE' was put into "The Cage Match" and won for a week straight by beating The Stone Temple Pilots, Franky The Machine, Bender, Borham, and were finally dethroned by A Perfect Circle. Their third recording, "Overthrown," was released June 20, 2000, and includes six energy driven songs. With this third CD, they wanted to give the fans, record labels, and radio stations something that would represent them like no other CD of theirs ever had. And they did just that, because in September of 2000 'tHrOnE' returned to "The Cage Match" with the title track from their third CD "Overthrown". They battled against new releases from Bloodhound Gang, The Offspring, and Godsmack, defeating them all. They are currently working on their forth CD release due out in March 2001.
'tHrOnE's' live performance (sound) parallels the production quality of their CDs. Their shows are both an explosion of energy and of pure love for making great music. You will not forget your first 'tHrOnE' experience. "This is nothing more than a wake-up call."
Creed, Sevendust, Eve 6, Crazy Town, 3 Doors Down, Veruca Salt, Step Kings, Gargantua Soul, Amazing Crowns, Angry Salad, Dynamite Hack, 6 Gig, Aztek Trip, and many more!
[• venues they've played •]
Meadows Music Theatre - Hartford, CT
Webster Theatre - Hartford, CT
Webster Underground - Hartford, CT
Toad's Place - New Haven, CT
Crockadile Rock - Allenstown, PA
City Limits - Waterbury, CT
Madison Arts Barn - Madison, CT
Husky Blues - University of Connecticut
El-N-Gee Club - New London, CT
Little City Cafe - Middletown, CT
The Equator Club - Manchester, CT
Arch Street Tarvern - Hartford, CT
Sam Goody Music Store - Meriden, CT
Radio 104 Studios - Hartford, CT
