The Bad Backs New Recording North east x south west this fall - 2024

The Bad Backs are New Hampshire based Stan Chew, Chris Pimentel and Tim Sweeney.

Stan Chew and Chris Pimentel are best known for anchoring the rhythm and vocal section of the legendary Lunch At The Dump. 

Both honed their Americana and acoustic chops within Lunch At The Dump's penchant for inventiveness and masterful musicianship.  

Their stagecraft was formed through twice performing in Broadway plays, opening for luminaries such as JD Crowe and The New South, Vassar Clements, Lester Flatt, Peter Rowan, Buck White and the Downhome Folks as well as Grammy winners, The Whites.   They fronted other notable New England bands such as By Hook Or By Crook, The Drones and The Boys.

Tim Sweeny was the drummer for The Billy West band...yes, that Billy West of Ren and Stimpy fame along with Bugs Bunny Space Jam and other notables. Tim has enjoyed a decades-long reputation for skills and taste...Not an easy thing to pull off in percussion. 

 "The Bad Backs ‘ founding members, Stan Chew, Tim Sweeny and Chris Pimentel's musical success is based on their quality and longevity.   The musicianship, knowledge, sound, audience skills, energy, dependability & professionalism equate to success.  They have it.

They have mastered Bluegrass and Swing with Lunch at The Dump , rock / R &B with The Drones and By Hook or By Crook… and now, all original Alt-Folk and Americana with 

The Bad Backs." 

- Richard Smith, founder of CREA, Cuzin Richard Entertainment and Modern Records

When they formed, the idea was to yield to writing and songcraft instead of covering others music.

  Their writing, arranging and recording is within a specific Alt-Folk, Americana style.  The emphasis is on vocals accompanied by a lush, clean sound that is melodic, authentic yet highly original. Lyrically, they  keep it simple, paint pictures or tell meaningful stories that folks can relate to.

After a first listen, you'll remember the songs.  

Their bet is, If you like The Cactus Blossoms, NRBQ (ala Big Al and Joey era), Ry Cooder, The Mavericks, Brian Wilson, Los Lobos, Chris Isaak, The Louvin Bros and The Everly Bros...then you'll like The Bad Backs.

 
"Easy Listening music...like The Beatles are Easy Listening music"

- Ralph Fatello, leader of notable Boston band VINNY and author of Ralphspic.com