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Irvine, United Kingdom (1986 – present)

The Trash Can Sinatras are a band which formed in 1986 in Irvine, Scotland. The band consists of Francis Reader (vocals, guitar), Paul Livingston (guitar), John Douglas (guitar, vocals), Frank Divanna (bass), Stevie Mulhearn (keyboards) and Stephen Douglas (drums). The band has released five albums: “Cake” (1990), “I’ve Seen Everything” (1993), “A Happy Pocket” (1996), “Weightlifting” (2004) and “In the Music” (2010).

The Trashcan Sinatras were founded as a covers band. The band members knew each other from school or met through the club/pub music scene in Irvine. The band name was derived from a school music class, where students improvised on various ‘instruments’. After banging on some trash cans, someone mentioned Frank Sinatra and the band name was born. The original band members included Frank Reader (bass), Davy Hughes (guitar and vocals), George McDaid (guitar) and Paul Forde (drums). By late 1986/early 1987, the line-up had changed to include Paul Livingston (guitar), John Douglas (guitar) and Stephen Douglas (drums), along with Frank Reader moving to vocals and Davy Hughes to bass. While the band has included other members for short periods of time over the years, this is the line-up that would record the bulk of the Trashcan Sinatras’ music to date.
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  • TheKillerFlower

    So wonderful <3

    24 Feb 7:25pm Reply

  • BearPolar

    I love his voice.

    31 Oct 2012 Reply

  • skmelanie

    Oh man, I first heard Cake several years ago, and fell in love with it, before promptly forgetting about it. Well, now I've rediscovered it, and I definitely know what I'll be listening to all night tonight.

    16 Jul 2012 Reply

  • tameboy

    Certainly one of my all time favourites. Loved Cake but think the pinnacle was I've Seen Everything. I still regularly listen to this album - it takes me back to my early - mid twenties in an instant. Moody swirling tunes that have wrapped themselves around that era of my life. Unfortunately I don't think the later stuff ever captures that early magic. However, I keep buying their albums, just in case they pull it off again.

    15 Feb 2012 Reply

  • Hawkdaddyfoolz

    Usually when I listen to an obscure band, I know why they never got big. But these cats being unknown baffles me. Some of the finest pop music around.

    28 Nov 2011 Reply

  • Lukasvds

    Hayfever _O_

    9 Nov 2011 Reply

  • suededead

    amazing band!

    9 Oct 2011 Reply

  • TooL86

    oranges & apples =)

    16 Mar 2011 Reply

  • Sonicjr01

    I started with "How can I apply" ... Up to this day, I still think it's one of there best songs :)

    4 Mar 2011 Reply

  • dale1664

    Anyone recommend where to start with this band?

    22 Feb 2011 Reply

  • drownedinsound2

    Great Scottish band [4]

    14 Feb 2011 Reply

  • notginger

    goodness gracious do I ever love this band.

    9 Feb 2011 Reply

  • minuszeroLastFM

    The correct name is Trashcan Sinatras [2]

    27 Jan 2011 Reply

  • yeahyeahkimi

    For those in the Annapolis/Baltimore/VA area, Trashcan Sinatras Acoustic House Show! Only 50 tickets! 3/11/11 http://www.last.fm/event/1803481+Trashcan+Sinatras+Acoustic+House+Show

    15 Jan 2011 Reply

  • flawlesly

    legendary scottish band

    26 Nov 2010 Reply

  • artsyhipster

    I've always adored, loved them since the super early 90's! Cake became my official high school/college/late teens/20-something album. Followed them on their North American West Coast tour in 2004-05. We played TCS songs @ my wedding. I listened to TCS songs while I was in labor for my baby daughter earlier this year. Heck, I'll be listening to TCS on my deathbed! Lol. Love them!

    18 Jul 2010 Reply

  • ucrit

    Great Scottish band.. (x2)

    8 Jul 2010 Reply

  • Hellraiser917

    Great Scottish band..

    26 Jun 2010 Reply

  • Siouxlex

    Listen to them at daytrotter.com. 4 songs download for free.

    18 May 2010 Reply

  • gaga-

    Clips, songs and interviews from In The Music, the band's newly released fifth lp: http://www.pub.gaga.com.au/trashcan-sinatras-in-the-music/

    12 May 2010 Reply
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