The Big Payback

Artist Information

Biography

The Big Payback is a hard-hitting nine-piece band from Madison, WI, featuring a smoking four-man horn section and a soulful female vocalist. Exploring everything from funk-laden and world-beat originals to soul and R&B b-sides, The Payback will leave the crowd as exhausted as the musicians themselves. Payback is a party you won't want to miss.

Tearing up stages in the Midwest since 2009, the funk juggernaut has been a repeat offender at many Madison venues, including the Brat Fest main stage, The Frequency, the High Noon Saloon, and the Great Dane. In 2011, they were named best live band in The Isthmus’ Band to Band contest. 2011 also saw the release of Overture, the group’s debut album featuring all original music.

The Big Payback brings together some of Madison's finest musicians, each offering a wide array of experiences helping to create a unique and infectious sound. These musicians can be heard in ensembles ranging from Youngblood Brass Band to Harmonious Wail to the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. In addition, The Payback pays back by teaching young musicians in Madison and across the Midwest.

Between The Big Payback's collaborative compositional process highlighting the talents of each musician, their raw live sound, and their non-stop high-energy show, The Payback is a new dimension in Madison's already dynamic music scene.

Contact us at:
bigpaybackmusic@gmail.com
www.bigpaybackmusic.com

Instrumentation

Leah Tirado - Lead Vocals
Charley Wagner - Trumpet
Jamie Kember - Trombone / Vox
Brad Carman - Tenor Sax
Dave Buss - Bari Sax / Alto Sax / Vox
Kyle Rightley - Guitar
Ben Hoffmann - keys
Jeff Weiss - Bass
Kyle Traska - Drums

Discography

Overture (2011)
1. Salty Penguin
2. Lookin' at Me
3. Narcotic
4. Lonely Dreamer (Interlude)
5. Touch
6. Jackal In A Suit
7. Overture
8. Always
9. Summer (Interlude)
10. I Can't Stop Loving You
11. Shuffle

Heid Music Jingle (2010)
"My Music, Heid Music"
(Radio/TV airplay)

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• MySpace
• Broadjam
• Official Website

Audio

• Shuffle
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• Lookin' at Me
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• I Can't Stop Lovin You
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• Jackal in a Suit
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• Narcotic
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Lyrics

• Shuffle
• Lookin' at Me
• I Can't Stop Lovin You
• Jackal in a Suit
• Narcotic

Video

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Press

• The Big Payback's funk/soul claims the Isthmus 2011 Band to Band Combat title [+ Show ]
  

  Attention rockers: the ballots are in, and this year's winner of Isthmus' Band to Band Combat is ......Attention rockers: the ballots are in, and this year's winner of Isthmus' Band to Band Combat is ...
  
  (drum roll please)
  
  The Big Payback!
  
  The Frequency was packed with music fans and a wide variety of sounds Thursday night as The Big Payback was selected by the audience to receive 20 hours of recording time at Madison's Blast House Studios.
  
  This year, Band to Band Combat started with a pool of 35 bands and was narrowed down to four after a series of eliminations decided by over 1,000 online voters. Originally created to lend some much deserved attention to up-and-coming local acts, the contest has increased in scope and musical stylings, with this year's field one of the most diverse yet.
  
  The Big Payback is a nine-piece funk and soul group that features a horn ensemble and one truly sassy singer. Their full sound, not unlike the origin of their James Brown-related moniker, incorporates a saxophone, trumpet and trombone to create a scene that had most of the audience feeling good, like The Big Payback knew they would. The prevailing act inspired dancing and early trips to the ballot box.
  
  Runners-up included El Valiente, Sky Road Fly and TL;DR, who each mobilized their own fan bases and won over a few converts as well. Each performance was completely different from the one before, displaying an array of genres and a true representation of what Madison's music scene has to offer. Though good-natured and appreciative of each other, the talent was unrelenting which made for a memorable night.

• Isthmus Band to Band Combat 2011 makes musical love, not war [+ Show ]
  

  "Vocalist Leah Isabel Tirado['s] soulful voice helps The Big Payback navigate their ambitious R&B so..."Vocalist Leah Isabel Tirado['s] soulful voice helps The Big Payback navigate their ambitious R&B sound."

• The Big Payback [+ Show ]
  

  This outstanding nine piece band is incredible. They are very similar to some of the power house ban...This outstanding nine piece band is incredible. They are very similar to some of the power house bands like Chicago, or Earth Wind and Fire. The music hits you as soon as they start. There is tremendous energy that comes with this crew. It is very difficult to sit still, the sound soaks right into your soul. exciting the very essence of your being.

Setlist

Here is a sample 45-60 min. setlist:

AFRICANO >>
LOOKIN’ AT ME
NARCOTIC
ALWAYS
SHUFFLE >>
GIT IT ALL
OVERTURE
I CAN’T STOP LOVING YOU
I DON’T KNOW WHY >>
AFRICANO (REPRISE)

>> denotes direct segue

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