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Better Off Dad
Folk Rock / Acoustic / Rock

"VOTE FOR US "NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL" ourstage.com"

HEWITT, TEXAS
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Better Off Dad: General Info
Member Since4/15/2005
Band Websitebetteroffdad.com/
Band MembersJaimee Harris: Vocals & Guitar Chris Harris: Vocals & Guitar
Influences
To highlight a few: Patty Griffin, Fleetwood Mac, Matthew Perryman Jones, The Eagles, Chris Knight, The Tastydactyls, and David Ramirez
Sounds LikePatty Griffin, The Pierces, Sheryl Crow, Kasey Chambers...then there are people we like that we don't sound ANYTHING like...such as: Chris Knight, Fleetwood Mac, Honest Mango, Damien Rice, Ben Harper, Sheryl Crow, The Pixies, Trey Anastasio (Phish), Velvet Revolver, Wilco, Pat Green, Jack Johnson, Dashboard Confessional, Los Lonely Boys, Modest Mouse, Ryan Adams, Cake, Franz Ferdinand, The Wailers, Old 97's, Spoon, Rachel Yamagata, The Killers, Mindy Smith, Jack Ingram, Joe Ely, John Mellencamp, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, Steve Miller Band, Tom Petty, New Monsoon, The Pierces, Keane, Alanis Moriesette, Static-X, Trapt, Evanescence, Taking Back Sunday, Pink Floyd, Rush, Bush, 7M3, Jethro Tull, Tracy Chapman, As I Lay Dying, Simon &; Garfunkel, Coldplay, Weezer, Crossfade, K's Choice, The Eagles, U2, Green Day, Gasoline Heart, American Catapult, Ray O'Hara, Evanescence, Julie Miller, Emmy Lou Harris, the Beach Boys, Foo Fighters, AC/DC, Heart and Alvin and the Chipmonks .. width="425" height="350">..> Our drummer is hardcore. Jealous?
Record LabelHonestly Mangled Recordings - (self)
Type of LabelNone








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 2 2008 9:30P
Common Grounds Waco
Jul 2 2008 9:30P
Common Grounds Waco
Jul 7 2008 7:00P
Opening Bell Coffee Dallas, Texas
Jul 11 2008 1:00P
JAM FEST 2008 Ashland, Kentucky
Jul 12 2008 1:00P
JAM FEST 2008 Ashland, Kentucky
Jul 13 2008 1:00P
JAM FEST 2008 Ashland, Kentucky
Aug 13 2008 7:00A
City Tavern Dallas, Texas
Aug 15 2008 7:00P
Buon Giorno Coffee Grapevine, Texas

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   About Better Off Dad

We have now uploaded the vast majority of all 3 albums of our songs to our main website at www.betteroffdad.com

On Christmas morning, 1995, Jaimee Harris picked up her first guitar . . . and promptly dropped it. Since she was only 5 years old at the time, this transgression was easily forgiven by her father. Besides, the guitar only cost $30.

By the time Jaimee was 8, she had outgrown the toy guitar, and it was therefore replaced on Christmas morning 1998 with a Baby Taylor. Despite the diminutive name, this was a guitar she didnt drop until she was about 13, and she used it to hone her playing and writing skills.

Jaimee's father (Chris) has been a performing musician for over 20 years. A lawyer by day, his passion is and will always be music. From the time he first recorded Jaimee singing backup vocals in 2002, he knew she had something special. It didnt take long before Dad was singing backups for Jaimee.

As the recordings they made in their humble home studio in Waco, Texas circulated among members of the local music community, they began to get requests to play live shows. Finally, in December of 2004, Dad broke down and bought a P.A. and Better Off Dad (Featuring Jaimee Harris) was born. Playing a blend of Acoustic Pop and Folk-Rock, BODs following around Texas is small, but fiercely loyal.

Since December of 2004, B.O.D. has independently recorded and released 3 full length albums (Grateful Dad/2004, Great Expectations/2005, & "Songs To Break Up To"/2007). The recordings impress people, but it is in the live setting in which Jaimees talent truly shines. Compared to the likes of Sheryl Crow and Patty Griffin, Jaimee is a 17 year old singer-songwriter with the heart of a poet and the voice of a mildly irritated angel.

Surroundings, by Jaimee M. Harris on OurStage

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Better Off Dad's Friends Comments
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Becky Middleton





Jul 5 2008 4:29 PM

:)


Michelle Schmitt





Jul 4 2008 9:23 AM

Hi Better Off Dad,



Thank you for taking the time to visit my site. My new record "Another Winter" will be out in September...new songs will be up soon. Thanks and please visit me again.
-Michelle
Sarah





Jun 28 2008 8:23 PM

Hey, got your card today. Could use a reason to go to CO--especially in the summer, so summer school would be good. I love you, and you are my favorite High School Graduate Niece.
REAPER





Jun 28 2008 7:14 PM


Music Association of Central Texas





Jun 26 2008 6:45 AM

Thanks for the add!!!
Brad Wilson Project





Jun 5 2008 3:18 PM

Ahh man, I was hoping yall would win the ourstage contest. It was rigged! LOL The "best" song definitely didn't win, and a few of those in the top 10 didn't even belong there, IMHO.

Oh well, such is the way of internet voting. LOL

Shoulda been you at the number 1 spot and Jenn Adams at the number 2.

I know yall track at home, but are you guys still mastering your songs at home? The quailty is through the roof!

ttul, Brad
My Brave Love





May 30 2008 4:04 PM

Hi from Dallas

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Brad Wilson Project





May 29 2008 1:58 PM

Just finished voting. That was a LOT quicker than the 190 battles the other night. LOL Looks like you're sitting at #2 right now. Time to get dad to hit the recording message boards and get some people motivated to vote. ;-) 45 battles only took minutes to vote on. Good luck!

Brad
Brad Wilson Project





May 28 2008 3:59 PM

There's another round tomorrow right? I'll have to read up on it to figure it out. LOL Good luck with it, I hope you win!

Brad
Brad Wilson Project





May 27 2008 9:00 PM

That was a LOT of clicking, but I made it through all 190! LOL Good luck! :-)

Brad
blake & fallon





May 27 2008 9:35 AM

where are you moving to?

-Fal
Sam Hamilton





May 26 2008 3:15 AM

Thank you for the ADD! New freind! No music No life!
John





May 8 2008 1:35 PM

Love you guys! Looks like you're out and jammin a lot... Good on ya. You're in my prayers and have my best wishes for wonderful well deserved sucess!

Blessings!
American Catapult





May 6 2008 10:05 AM

coming to L.A. yet?
love that Straw and Dirt, well written song!
Music of Castlerock


Is Online


Apr 27 2008 11:33 AM

you guys are awesome. i can't wait to meet you all at jamfest.
;-]
Phil Christie





Apr 24 2008 8:19 PM

Thanks so much for adding us as a friend! ......I hope you enjoy the songs and watch for our new CD "Rearview Mirror" coming this June! Cheers, Phil


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SlickHiway





Apr 10 2008 4:09 PM

Love the new pics, very nice! Hope everything is going well, don't be a stranger. Say "hello" to Dad for us!

- Eric
Opening Bell Coffee





Apr 7 2008 11:59 PM

come do a show, we have an opening wednesday night (it seems) xo, pascale
blake & fallon





Apr 7 2008 10:50 AM

awe, we love you too darlin! Hope all is well!!! We have to play another show together soon!

Fal
dick





Apr 4 2008 4:33 PM

YOU'RE COMING TO ASHLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TOO COOL!!!!! Can't wait to see you up here. I'm in shock nobody cool ever comes to Ashland.
Thanks!!!!
Jace





Apr 4 2008 9:15 AM

YOU GUYS NEED TO DO SOME MORE ROCK LIKE ON "FALL AWAY"...I've had that song on my Zune for over a year now and everytime I listen to it I just WISH YOU GUYS DID ROCK...you guys could make Evanescence and Lacuna Coil go to shame!
Judas Feet





Apr 1 2008 3:52 AM

Congratulations! Love Straw and Dirt. Great lyric/great music.
And that's a good combo!
Judas Feet





Mar 7 2008 12:43 PM

THE STRANGERS





Feb 22 2008 1:35 PM

One question -I know Better off Dad is good- but how good was Tad Dries on Monday night? He is the best original songwriter out there. That must have been quite a good show!!!
Jordan





Feb 17 2008 6:22 PM

Thanks for the add. Your music is great!!!
Judas Feet





Feb 16 2008 9:37 AM

So last night Tommy & Diana had nothing better to do than record the song that's become our show closer, "Southern Lullaby". They home recorded it in Diana's room. Give it a listen and tell us what you think of the demo.

Also, we uploaded a live performance of one of our fav's, "Rhyme". Hope you enjoy.
Becky Middleton





Feb 13 2008 10:55 PM

:)


Ry for Ry





Feb 10 2008 5:00 PM

Thanks for the add guys, hope all is well!

Best, from Philly!

-Ry
Patti





Feb 7 2008 11:17 AM

Hi Jaimee,

We sure miss you here in Dallas (Opening Bell). Make sure you let us know when you will be back.

Patti
Judas Feet





Feb 6 2008 9:04 PM

This is Paul - dad to the Judas Feet kids. Yeah, that's probably Steve's old studio you're talking about. it used to be in Hewitt. Now he's down closer to Austin. We had a great time recording there. He lives upstairs and records downstairs. Just did 2 songs for B.R.A.N. (Baylor Rising Artists Network), but we talked to him about recording our next cd there. He's a cool guy. So, are you gonna be at Common Grounds tomorrow? If so, go talk to Diana & Tommy and tell 'em who you are. We think y'alls music is wonderful. Should do some shows together sometime. Ok, so, God bless. Take care.
Mr. Troll





Feb 4 2008 10:18 PM

How long has it been since you had any Troll Spam?



Well, that's too long!



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John





Feb 4 2008 6:27 AM

Great New Music... Love you guys!
jason





Feb 1 2008 3:40 PM

I miss you guys!

And I need a new CD. . . WTF? Can't even let people know there's a new CD?

Let me know when you guys are going to be in town again.
Sarah





Jan 9 2008 6:57 PM

Free is amazing!!! Enjoyed seeing you and your CD's are coming