MICHAEL ENGUITA (GUIDO)-(vocals, guitar), sips on his whiskey neat, has a vivid, imaginative style that is portrayed in the unusal faces he makes. He has a hard head (literally)and ends his night w/ a simple sugar dipped teaspoon of Jim Beam.
PAT SHANNON (drums, vocals) whiskey to him is like air to lungs, has a bandana collection that would thread your mind, his drum sticks are made of cougar claws and people wait in line to just to get a scent of his oura.
STEVE JACKSON (bass, vocals) his love for poetry and Transformers has made him a gentle, metal-shredding, Budweiser-pounding bass ripper that can run faster than a barracuda in a black 'Rancid' t.
RYAN FRAHM (lead guitar) BC's newest member, w/ straight 'rock n roll' and 'blues' influences he fits BC like a glove who runs raw lead scales.
Influences
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, LYNARD SKYNYRD, JOHN BUTLER TRIO, BOB MARLEY, KINGS OF LEON, DISPATCH, THE GRATEFUL DEAD, XAVIER RUDD, SUBLIME, THE BAND, ROLLIN STONES, STS9, JOHN COCKER, MARSHALL TUCKER BAND, BLACK CROWES, BLIND MELON, SOUND TRIBE SECTOR 9, BUDDY GUY, UMP MEGEE, INCUBUS, STATE RADIO, O.A.R., RADIO HEAD, BEN HARPER, RUSTED ROOT, SLIGHTLY STUPID, TOOL, PHISH, TIM REYNOLDS,ALLMAN BROTHERS, ERIC CLAPTON, RANDY RHODES, LED ZEPPLIN,PEARL JAM,PINK FLOYD, KELLER WILLIAMS, COUNTING CROWES, WIDESPREAD PANIC, MOE....
Welcome to the Backyard Cohort myspace website.
Michael Enguita (lead vocal, guitar). Pat Shannon (drums, vocals),
Steve Jackson (bass, vocals), and Ryan Frahm (lead guitar) are
Backyard Cohort. Born in the south side suburbs of Chicago, BC has
been playing their brand of acoustic jam rock at fine pubs and
historic venues since 2005. Backyard Cohort turns heads with their
distinguished looks, big personalities, and a collective propensity to
blow fans minds!
Backyard Cohort first came together shortly after founding member and
front man, Michael Enguita, started playing a weekly gig at a pub in
Orland Park, IL. After inviting Pat and Steve to join him, it became
clear that a band was coming together. This residency lasted for two
and a half years, giving the guys time to gel as a band and write
original material. It was not long before fans started to request the
tracks “Bridge,” “New Shoes,” “Fallacy,” and “Mr. Baker.”
Michael Enguita is an engaging front man with a passion for music and
the rare ability to win over the crowd. Pat Shannon’s playful
demeanor, magnetic energy, and skillful drumming make him the beating
heart of the band. Steve Jackson completes the rhythm section with his
ardent musicianship while contributing his lively stage presence to
every performance. The sonic fury produced by the lead guitar of Ryan
Frahm is a highlight of every Backyard Cohort show and has revitalized
a stalwart of the Chicago music scene.
Take a look around and don't hurt your self!
www.backyardcohort.com------------------------------------------------
BC t-shirt $12.oo
'Bridge' 6/2009
'Place 2 Be' 6/2009
'New Shoes' 9/2009
'Pat's Drum solo...' 9-2009
'Ride' at Wrightwood Tap: 3/2009
BYC @ HOUSE OF BLUES, CHI 12.26's Friend Space (Top 19)
some news from us: Playing The Ottobar in Baltimore on Saturday, December 12, seven song EP set for release in February. Hope all is well with you! -Sin 4 Sin
alright, so people always say happy hump day for Wednesdays. I think its just as strange to say happy Uphill on Tuesdays, or happy Downhill on Thursdays, but i've never ever seen or heard anyone wish that. -Brandon
FGC’s only Chicago appearance of the summer is coming up on Friday July 17th at the Abbey Pub. This will be an Ages 18+ show with special supporting acts: Lobster Newberg and The Rubblebucket Orchestra. This Hometown Throwdown is a show not to be missed…hope to see you there!!
In the meantime, check out all three of our Summer Camp Festival sets on the Live Music Archive for free stream/download! Visit our MySpace blog for the links.
We also want to invite our Myspace friends to connect with us on Facebook. Click the links for the FGC Group and FGC Page, both great ways to stay in touch with the band and link up with other fans.
come out and play Friday July 3rd. I booked my buddy Thomas at Trio in Palos Heights. He's the guy who played Kevin in the movie American Pie. His band is great. Bottle of Justus in opening and Playboy's Angi Yangas is hosting. heres the info. Hope to see everyone out and meet some new faces too. as always I'm sure I will have camera in hand. HA!!!! :)
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