Quickly becoming one of the area’s most sought after bands, Temper Through Tears is forging a name for themselves among venues and fans both new and old. Their formula for success can be contributed to a wealth of talent amongst the band’s members and a versatile set list packed full of crowd pleasing tunes guaranteed to offer something for everybody.
Constantly adding new material to their repertoire has afforded the band the ability to create a different show experience each time they play. What’s more is that they have come to create unique versions of some songs putting a special Temper Through Tears flavor to them. “One of the lessons that I think each of us in the band has learned through the years is that if you’re going to cover a popular song, you either have to just nail it exactly like the album or you’d better have an interesting version of it. Otherwise, it’s best to just leave it alone” says the band’s guitarist, Justin Parker. “One sure fire way to lose an audience is to play something just to be playing it and not pull it off well.”
The band has been known to cover a variety of rock music from today and generations past playing songs by artists such as Theory of a Deadman, Tonic, Fuel, Kings Of Leon, Finger 11, Cake, Bob Seger, and Pink Floyd just to name a few. While playing music written by other artists helps give the audiences something to grasp onto and enjoy, the band also manages to squeeze in their original works; showcasing the band’s talent as songwriters. “We're a rock band built for the masses” explains T3 vocalist, Jason Williams. “Straight forward rock that could easily have fit in during the 90s, now or whenever.”
It becomes apparent that this is a band on the rise when you see them for the first time. They are larger than life and seem to go the extra mile to make the audience’s enjoyment a priority. Their efforts always seem to pay off as it is commonplace at a T3 show to find the audience dancing, singing, and having a great time. The fun is also contagious as it has made the venues happy as well.
"Temper through Tears is playing (tonight) and these guys are BAD-ASS. You need to see these guys. Awesome!"
Paul Osterbrink, Owner - Paul's Oasis, Knoxville, TN
"Thanks to Temper Through Tears for rockin' Spicy's on Friday night! Everyone loved them... Can't wait to get them back!"
Carol Mayshark, Owner - Spicy's North, Knoxville, TN
"You guys were GREAT!!! Can't wait to put you in our regular rotation!!"
Bri Zigler, - Manager, Vernon's Bar & Grill, Knoxville, TN
T3’s members have all been part of former Knoxville bands that gained moderate local success and have individually made the attempt to chase the coveted rock and roll dream of landing a record deal and touring the world. Dues have been paid, lessons learned and they have come to realize that the focus with Temper Through Tears should be primarily having fun above all else. Although obtaining recognition with a major record label is no longer a priority, it does not mean that they intend to sit idly by and rock the garage.
Between booking events for the coming year and writing new material, Temper Through Tears still puts in the same blood, sweat, and “tears,” but this time the focus is on the fulfillment of making music that makes people smile. 2012 brings new venue opportunities for the band as they intend to start branching out regionally from Knoxville, TN. They can be reached through the Temper Through Tears website by clicking here should you have an event that requires excellent entertainment.
March 2012 - Temper Through Tears welcomes drummer, Matt Sharon to the band as Donnie "Thunder" Mahan regretably decides to step down. Steve Wildsmith of The Daily Times - Maryville, TN interviews T3 frontman, Jason Williams. Click here to read the article.
January 2012 - Temper Through Tears welcomes bassist, Matt Bushell to the band.
November 2011 - Jer Cole of the Knoxville News Sentinel interviews Temper Through Tears. Click here to read the article.
August
30, 2010 - Temper Through Tears placed 2nd out of 5 bands in the Delta Sigma Pi
Battle of the Bands held at Tin Roof in Knoxville, TN. Part of the proceeds from
the event went to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Winners were selected from
a panel of judges and by audience votes. Input from the judges counted 50% and
audience votes counted for the other 50%. Votes were purchased for $1 each and
voters could place as many votes as they wanted.
August
30, 2010 - Temper Through Tears placed 2nd out of 5 bands in the Delta Sigma Pi
Battle of the Bands held at Tin Roof in Knoxville, TN. Part of the proceeds from
the event went to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Winners were selected from
a panel of judges and by audience votes. Input from the judges counted 50% and
audience votes counted for the other 50%. Votes were purchased for $1 each and
voters could place as many votes as they wanted.
