Laidback
is a band that produces a distinctive sound that blends
rock, jazz, and funk, but still has the ability to appeal to the popular
ear. The band is comprised of four members, all with diverse backgrounds
in music and taste, which lends to their well-balanced style. They have defined
themselves through live performance, often improvising songs; they are guaranteed
to captivate any audience.
As is often the case, Laidback seems to have come out of nowhere. After honing their chops by playing their local markets in Virginia, they are now looking to expand their base regionally.
They have already garnered attention by drawing great numbers to The State Theatre in Falls Church, VA, as well as earning a slot at Sunshine Daydream Campground, past home of The All Good Festival, The Recipe Family Cookout, Higher Ground Festival, and The Apollo Gathering. In addition, their weekly residency at Fat Tuesday's in Fairfax, VA continues to grow both musically and in attendance. Recent shows include dates with Robert Bradley's Blackwater Suprise, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Odyssey, The Bridge, and Ray's Music Exchange.
Their debut album, "The Birdfoot Sessions", was recently released, and is one of those albums that you can hear right away has to potential to make it all the way. With radio friendly songs like "You", "Breaking Point", and the right combination of rock and jam, Laidback is striving to break down the barriers that have held others back in the fray.
"The
Ordinary Way is anything but ordinary. This septuplet, which formed close
to five years ago, has a joyous sound that draws from multiple sources with
strong underlying world beat element. The most enticing aspect of its music
is the danceable quality and good-time feel." (Mick Skidmore, Relix Magazine
Nov. 2001)