Biography
Back Forty is blowing up Michigan. Their next target is the rest of the midwest. The band's fanbase is rapidly growing through word-of-mouth from their scorching live shows, and an internet community of over 12,500 members. They have played festivals for crowds of over 5000, and regularly pack clubs in Michigan. Starting as a sparse acoustic duet over 4 years ago, the sound has continued to evolve into a full-on electric band. With the unique blend of tradional intrumentation combined with wild improvisation, Back Forty can go from Bluegrass to Psychedelic rock in zero seconds flat. Their sound has been compared to fellow jammers Phish & Dave Matthews Band, but Back Forty are no copy-cats. Priding themselves on strong original material, the band has 5 song writers, each with there own vocal style that combines for some slick harmonies. Come join us out on the Back Forty, we guarantee a good time!
Instrumentation
Andy Benes - Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals
Colin Murphy - Electric Fiddle, Vocals
Dan Ripke - Guitar, Vocals
Jeff Friesen - Bass
John Yax - Drums & Percussion
Discography
2004 - Back Forty
2006 - Down Home Funkgrass
2008 Big Orange Tent
Links
| http://www.backfortymusic.com |