Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Trigger Trey. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, Trigger thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
The first time I ever picked up a guitar, I was about 21. My friend made me sit down and just give it a shot. I was going through a huge Pink Floyd phase and he taught me the main riff of that song. I felt pretty challenged so I spent all night trying to figure it out. The first time I actually got it, a realization hit me like a wall of bricks. How much time, effort, and skill goes into every song around me regardless if I like it or not. I knew at that moment I would be doing it for the foreseeable future.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I got into making music a career by going to festivals. I would just start playing my guitar when the sets were over and people were hanging around a campfire. That in turn became me playing open mics and actually getting in front of people on stage. There’s something about standing on a stage that somehow makes it so much different than just playing in a circle to people. That also lead to a lot of other avenues in music like booking, event coordination, and management. I’d say at this point, personally, what I’m most proud of is how far this little dream has come in such a short amount of time. I’ve played some huge gigs and in reality have only been a band for 6 years, and only even playing music for about 9.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
There are a ton of things in music that make it rewarding. Obviously, or people wouldn’t do it. I’d say for me, when I get an opportunity to turn someone onto music, whether it be playing, writing, or just interacting with the scene, that means a lot. Because music has meant so much to me, and given me such a platform in this life. It’s given me the ability to get my thoughts and feelings out in a healthy way. And I want that for everyone.
What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?
Book them for their asking price and buying their merch goes a long way. When you book a band, you’re not paying for just an hour to three hours of their time, you’re booking them for years of practice, songs they’ve taken time to write and record, and all of that in between. Merch sales is how most bands make their money these days. Buying a shirt helps more than most people know.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.darkmoonhollow.com
- Instagram: @darkmoonhollow
- Facebook: @darkmoonhollowbluegrass
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7s4P6N0IhgnSkLrKLG1lUk?si=8L5Ya94WTuaqL6Df_m0YuQ
Image Credits
Haiden Farrell