Facts About Funerals began life under the name New West Motels, featuring singer/songwriter Rob Sharp (ex-Wussy Beat Up The Jocks) and drummer Joel Trueblood (ex-Neko Case & Her Boyfriends, Untamed Youth). Massive amounts of Bourbon and a mutual love of Scottish indie bands melded the two into an incredibly tight (but relaxed) duo of "love pop” purveyors.
With the assistance of guest bassplayers the boys started playing out live (opening for The Posies’ Jon Auer in their first performance). The gigs go so well Joel tells Rob “I love these...
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