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Often falling under the nondescript "cowpunk" banner, Anchorhead is really a traditonal country and western band that covers the occasional Pixies song. Sounds similar to Uncle Tupelo, a comparison Todd dislikes.

Members

• Todd Holdman (bass, vocals)
• Tony Thomas (guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals)
• Joshua Hill Lemon (guitar, vocals)
• Nick Holz (drums)
• Jeff Waldeland (pedal steel guitar, guitar)

Highlights

• Anchorhead travelled to Fargo and played the legendary Ralphs Corner Bar around 5 times.
• Recorded 'Love and the Color Blue' with Tom Herbers at 3rd Ear (near the U) and 'Disaster' with Rich Mattson at Flower Pot (NE Mpls).
• Currently, recording album number three in Nick Holz's basement.

Shows

• Played their first show at Big V's in St. Paul as the High and Mightys.
• Andrew and Bridget Charon's Wedding. June 4th, 2005.

Discography

• Love and the Color Blue
• Disaster
• Entire mp3 catalog can be downloaded (for free) from their website.

Related Bands

• 7 O'clock Sucker
• Bazircus
• Connie Hill and Sundown
• Federal Weights and Measures
• Five Easy Pieces
• Larry Gin and the Tonics
• Man Afraid
• Merci Blah Blah
• Nobody's Children
• Roy Hubbs
• Superfly Snuka
• Thrift Store Diary
• Trapper John
• Valvestems, The