Reno classic rock cover band and 2016 Forte Award-winner Hollywood Trashed rocked the Sparks Lounge in what turned out to be a huge birthday bash. Band members David Ecker and Trish Good were celebrating birthdays along with two of the venue’s bartenders, Mike and Zack, and four audience members.
Sparks Lounge owner Jason Schoenake kicked off the second set with an announcement to the packed house that this was a very special show and there would plenty of birthday cake to go around. There was so much, in fact, I took some home.
The band played four, 40-minute sets of hit songs from classic rockers like Kiss, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Guns N Roses, Dio, and Bad Company, just to name a few.
Hollywood Trashed band members include Trish Good (vocals, guitar), David Ecker (lead guitar, vocals), Jim Wilson (bass, vocals), and Dave Svoboda (drums).
Durning the show the band went live on Facebook with a few songs (one during each set) including a very emotional version of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” dedicated to Ecker’s mother, who was watching from Arizona. He told her, “This one’s for you mom. I’ve always told you that someday I would sing this one for you at a show; well here it is. I love you mom.” It was very emotional. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house, Ecker included.
The band also invited two special guest from the audience to come up and play. First up was Michelle Zito (from Whiskey Preachers) on drums, then came Tammy Chaplin (a friend of the band) on bass. Both did very well.
As usual, Hollywood Trashed put on a great show, evidenced by the number of people that go to their shows. If you’ve never seen this band perform, don’t miss the next time they do. A great time was had by all.
Always remember to support your local bands and venues … Go to a Show!
Correction: Updated to correct names of bartender Zack and drummer Michelle Zito.
