The Big Motif

Artist Information

Biography

The Big Motif plays rock music in a way that can be described in one word: naked.

Since its inception in 2005, The Big Motif has been an evolving musical expression with roots in blues, jazz, reggae, psychedelic, funk, and rock. Recognized as youth prodigy's early on, the band has matured and developed into strong songwriters with a unique flair. Founding members Tony Pacello(guitar/vocals) and Hunter Roberts(bass/vocals) are both in their early 20’s and are expanding the sound of the band as 2012 moves forward.

The Big Motif released its debut CD in 2010 to positive reviews at both press and radio, and then followed up in 2011 with a more straight ahead rock oriented release entitled “Does it Weigh Heavy.” Both releases have garnered critical praise along the way and the band has played over 200 shows since the release of its debut. Frank Gutch Jr, from RockandReprise.net puts it like this: “The Big Motif, a band that if I didn't know better I would swear formed just to prove to me that what I've been saying all these years--- that music really is timeless--- is true. It's like they picked my brain for a handful of my best musical moments and put them all together in a new package.”


If you're interested in booking the band for your club, theater, festival or event, please drop us a line.

Recommended if you like:
Govt Mule, Black Keys, Derek Trucks, Moe, Galactic,
Medeski, Martin & Wood.

Instrumentation

Tony Pacello - Guitar and Lead vocals
Hunter Roberts - Bass & Vocals.
Jeff Jani - Drums

Discography

*Does it Weigh Heavy - 7 song recording produced by The Big Motif and Morris Beegle. Release Date April 1, 2011.

*Live at Quixote's - 17 song live recording from one of Denver's classic live music venues. Released March 2011.

*The Big Motif - self titled EP - produced by Dave Beegle and The Big Motif. Release Date March 26, 2010.

*Live at Wakarusa 2009--CD On-Demand by The Cool Music Network

Contact/Management:
Morris Beegle - 970-581-5049 - morris@thebigmotif.com

Official Website

http://www.thebigmotif.com

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Last.fm
• Reverbnation
• Official Site
• BandCamp
• MySpace

Audio

• Does it Weigh Heavy.aiff
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• My Only Friend
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• Eye of the Storm(right eye)
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• Unnatural Selection
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• Reserved, Absurd.aiff
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• Bad Cat (edit)
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• The Daily Motion (edit)
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• Colors
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Press

• Word on the street...
  

  Chops, chops, chops! This impressive band is ready to take it's vision up a notch.

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  The Big Motif, a band that if I didn't know better I would swear formed just to prove to me that wha...The Big Motif, a band that if I didn't know better I would swear formed just to prove to me that what I've been saying all these years--- that music really is timeless--- is true. It's like they picked my brain for a handful of my best musical moments and put them all together in a new package.
  

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  ...this group of freshly minted minstrels -- who look barely old enough to shave -- stormed onto the......this group of freshly minted minstrels -- who look barely old enough to shave -- stormed onto the scene with the swagger and chops of players twice their age. Move over, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Derek Trucks: Make room for the Big Motif.

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  Considering all these guys are under 21, they have an impressive amount of talent with their instrum...Considering all these guys are under 21, they have an impressive amount of talent with their instruments as well as with their ability to create such a cohesive debut album.

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  "...this first EP by the up and coming four-piece shows that the young group has set the bar for the..."...this first EP by the up and coming four-piece shows that the young group has set the bar for themselves very high indeed...the result is polished and slick, but raw and loose enough to still be fun."

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  "When Tony Pacello opened his mouth and belted out a song with a voice so powerful, I might have tho..."When Tony Pacello opened his mouth and belted out a song with a voice so powerful, I might have thought it was Zeus himself rocking out onstage. Instead, it was just a skinny young guy, with a voice akin to Steve Winwood or Robert Plant, wailing on his guitar with his buddies."
  

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  Totally eschewing the cliches of modern rock ­ especially the indie scene ­these exceptional musicia...Totally eschewing the cliches of modern rock ­ especially the indie scene ­these exceptional musicians bring to mind the fire of Santana, the jamming of the Allman Brothers, the Texas blues of Johnny Winter and the funk/jazz of Stuff.

Setlist

Originals:
Bad Cat
Blues, Soul, Rock and Roll
Don't Go Wrong
Colors
Frequencies
Funkadalia
It All Comes Down
Eye Of The Storm
Paper Crane
Reserved, Absurd
Save My Soul
The Daily Motion
Theresa's Place
Unnatural Selection
Up On The Hill
My Only Friend
Does it Weigh Heavy


Covers:
54-46 Was My Number - Toots and the Maytals
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Atlas - Wood Brothers
Bennie and the Jets - Elton John
Chameleon - Herbie Hancock
Cisco Kid - War
Cissy Strut - The Meters
Don't Step On The Grass, Sam - Steppenwolf
Fire On The Bayou - The Meters
Get Out My Life - Albert King
Ghostwriter - RJD2
Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
Hottentot - John Scofield
I'm A Ram - Al Green - Mule version
I Got A Woman - Ray Charles
If 6 Was 9 - Jimi Hendrix
Inner City Blues - Marvin Gaye
Lively Up Yourself - Bob Marley
Mary Had A Little Lamb - Stevie Ray Vaughan
New Speedway Boogie - Grateful Dead
One Way Out - Allman Brothers Band
Out Of My Mind - John Mayer
Stormy Monday - T. Bone Walker
Turn On Your Lovelight - Grateful Dead
Unchain My Heart - Ray Charles
Use Me - Bill Withers
Voodoo Child - Jimi Hendrix
Who Knows - Band of Gypsies

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