Thursday, February 12, 2009
Staggering to the stage, Big Stack Daddy’s eclectic band of characters makes you wonder: What kind of music am I in for?
The two original members of the group, Byron James, 53, and Michael Paull, 47, have been playing together for nearly six years under the moniker Big Stack Daddy.
Two old, two young: Big Stack Daddy decided to appeal to a younger audiences by adding two younger band mates. Check out more about the band at www.myspace.com/bigstackdaddy and www.bigstackdaddy.com
Just three months ago, the pair decided to expand the group, hoping to appeal to a younger audience.
Peter Longofono, Topeka junior, and Colby Earleywine, 25, auditioned and made the cut after a few minutes of groveling to with the elder statesmen of the group, James jokingly says.
“The truth is they attracted chicks in from the college to watch us,” James says, “and Peter knows plenty of attractive girls.”
All jokes aside, the two young musicians made the cut based on their ability, Paull says.
“Peter and Colby are both very talented and were exactly what we were looking for,” Paull says. “They just fit for us.”
After the taking time to gel, the group has begun to venture out into the Lawrence music scene, playing at the Jazzhaus and the Replay Lounge recently.
James and Paull say the change has been positive for the group and everyone seems to be meshing well.
However, ask the group to describe its music and everyone has a difficult time.
“Singer/songwriter-style rock and roll,” Paull says.
“Lyrical electric,” Earleywine says.
“And a little jazz,” Longofono adds.
While they try to figure it out, Big Stack Daddy will also keep trying to “perpetuate the myth” with their onstage antics, Longofono says.
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