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Hurst becomes Hurst by Joshua
Maloni
Hurst was unsure about the validity of his profession and unenthused about making music with machine-made effects, as was the case with his former gig. He traveled extensively and went back to the drawing board to rediscover what he loved about music: Music; plain, untinkered-with rock. “Writing songs this way (without preset effects) is so exciting,” Hurst said. “There’s this normal flow of humanity; an ebb and flow.” “I feel a stronger connection to these songs,” he said. “They’ve come to life with being played.” So too, the connection he has formed with his new bandmates is musically sound – it’s not based on hitting machine marks after all. The result is a tight, no frills rock EP that has (Trevor) Hurst written all over it. “We have a lot of material,” Hurst said. “It’s an exciting time creatively for the band.” “It’s like-minded individuals,” he said. “Every step along the way we did things the best way we knew how.” “I didn’t even think about it (being tight),” Hurst said. “I knew it would be because it had to be.” Having found commercial success once, Hurst understands what it means - and what it takes - to achieve that end. His band, right now, is on the cusp of something special. “It’s very exciting, but it’s disconcerting,” he says. “You don’t know if this is going to fly.” A sure sign that it will, however, is the strong turnout Hurst has received at some early Canadian shows. “We’ve had amazing attendance at most of them,” he said. His band will continue to tour Canada, Hurst’s homeland, building up a fanbase. “It’s still a market that is manageable,” Hurst said. “It’s an easier way to go. “Rock is alive and doing really well in Canada.” The band is currently without a label, though several offers have come its way. “We’re looking out for the long-term,” Hurst said about signing the right deal. “We want to continue to make music.” He says the band will follow the “Sam Roberts Plan.” His fellow Canadian rock band started out as an unsigned independent with an EP, built momentum in the homeland, developed a strong fan base and forced the US market’s hand, landing a deal and getting its album in stores and on the radio. If Hurst can follow the plan, then “Somebody has to step forward and sign the band,” Trevor said. Hurst is on tour opening for fellow Canadian last name band (Ian) Thornley, as well as Theory of a Deadman. “Wanderlust” is available online at www.hurstband.com. HURST ... “Hurst” - it just makes sense. When former Econoline Crush singer Trevor Hurst and Collective Soul guitarist Ross Childress agreed to merge into a superband, the organization was dubbed “Early Moses.” However, when Childress decided to remain behind the scenes as a writer and producer, Hurst needed a new name for his band, which includes Derrick Gottfried (guitar), Paulo Neta (bass) and Nik Pesut (drums). “Collective Crush” doesn’t quite have the same ring. “Paulo and the Pesut’s” was taken, and “Gott Fried?” is just plain silly. What would attract fans, sound good and look clever on a sticker? “(We said), ‘Let’s just call it “Hurst,” ’ ” Trevor says. “There’s an Econoline connection and at the same time it’s brand new.” Hurst (the singer) was, after all, the
catalyst for the band’s formation. He recruited the players
and thought up the material. Moreover, the band’s debut EP,
“Wanderlust,” describes his song writing/exploring trek across
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Trevor
Hurst sparkled and shined with industrial rock band Econoline
Crush in the late ‘90s, garnering Juno Award nominations and
building a strong fan base. Yet, when his band broke up shortly
after 9/11, the singer/songwriter experienced some self-doubt
about continuing as a musician. 
