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Big Light
Rock / Psychedelic / Indie

"new available EP on iTunes"

San Francisco, California
United States

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Last Login:  8/20/2008
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   Big Light: General Info
Member Since10/1/2007
Band Websiteimeem.com/biglight
Band Membersfred torphy, jamie fordyce, bradly bifulco, colin hoops, dan hurley, steve adams, cochrane mcmillan
InfluencesManagement - Chris Joseph : reapandsow

chris@reapandsow.com

Booking: biglightbooking@gmail.com

Publicity - Melissa Adair: melissaadairyou@gmail.com

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Record Labelreapandsow, inc
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 20 2008 8:30P
Rhapsody Rocks Webcast LIVE from SF (w/ Two Gallants, Holwlin’ Rain & Everest) San Francisco, California
Aug 22 2008 12:00A
The Golden Gate Gramble @ 12 Galaxies (feat. Skinny Singers, Ball Point Birds, Lebo and more!...) San Francisco, California
Aug 28 2008 9:00P
12 Galaxies farewell (w/ Stichcraft) San Francisco, California
Oct 30 2008 6:00P
Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead III Groveland, California
Oct 31 2008 12:00P
Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead III Groveland, California
Nov 1 2008 12:00P
Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead III Groveland, California
Nov 2 2008 12:00P
Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead III Groveland, California

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Setlist 7/31/08 12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA  (view more)

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   About Big Light



Though a young band in many respects, there's also something endearingly yesteryear about them, a kind of respect for craft, hooks and musicianship more in line with the '60s or '70s but in service of a sound that's timeless, as touched by Pavement as it is The Beatles (though "The Annuals" on their newly minted debut EP - produced by the band and Apollo's Jeremy Black - is a perfect rejoinder to the White Album's "I'm So Tired"). Cute and sweaty, these future indie rock heartthrobs were all shaggy and grinning and delighted to be doing what they're doing, Big Light exhibited a focused, well-rehearsed energy. The first step of any journey is important, and they clearly understood this evening was the beginning of something, both their EP release party and the opening salvo of their residency, which will repeat the last Thursday of each month at 12 Galaxies.

What started in a reverb coated cloud, a weather system you felt coming on, grew into rock you can really dance to – hip lubricant, skull grease, mood relaxer, call it what you will. There's something so deeply flucking enjoyable about Big Light, and it didn't matter if they stomped it crunchy hard rock style ("Heavy") or caressed Randy Newman's words ("Memo To My Son") or just rolled like a river (a fab cover of Nathan Moore's "Safe & Sorry" with guest Dan Lebowitz on lap steel). They showed equal facility and affection for all the colors in their rainbow, constantly reaching just a millimeter or two past their comfort zones. Fred Torphy (guitar, vocals), Jamie Fordyce (guitar, vocals), Bradly Bifulco (drums), Colin Hoops (keys), Cochrane McMillen (percussion), Dan Hurley (organ ) and ALO's Steve Adams (bass, vocals) make diversity a virtue because they put it in service of something sweet and catchy, going from a burnished glow to white light/white heat. Ending with "Separation Anxiety," a simmer that explodes into many bright stars, Big Light made more than a few of us very interested to see where this band goes in the days ahead.

-Dennis Cook, reviewing Big Light's EP release party 6/26/08





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Big Light's Friends Comments
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piperthepiper





Aug 21 2008 3:57 AM

The Webcast was great!! Bravo!!
Company Car


Is Online


Aug 14 2008 12:03 AM

Come check us out @ Slim's this saturday, opening for the Smoking Popes!
DJ Morale





Aug 1 2008 1:11 AM

I got your shreddy friday night plans right here yall...


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Andre Longtin NEW "Cant Change This"





Jul 30 2008 7:26 PM

Hey there :)

Im just here to tell you i've been writing a hell of alot of music lately lol and I'm sooooo sorry for Commenting all the time and taking up your wall, but i have no other way of telling you! :)

I put another song up on my myspace!@ Come check it!

Thanks for all your love, listens, and support!@

PEACE~! dre
Talking About Commas





Jul 24 2008 6:40 PM

Hey Vermonters, come on down....one night only acoustic performance featuring Dan Hurley (of Big Light) and Bear Connelly (of Talking About Commas)
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Andre Longtin NEW "Cant Change This"





Jul 22 2008 8:06 PM

Hey :)

I just wrote and put another new song up on my myspace lol Yes im the song machine (lately) lol Thanks and come by and check it out!

It's called "Gotta Go" :')

PEACE~! dre
Big Lion





Jul 18 2008 7:49 PM

2morrow nite (Saturday)- Todd Shipley, Kanvus, and Big Lion... be there or be eaten!!
CHALOUPKA





Jul 17 2008 9:35 PM

How about booking a few Colorado shows?? Denver/Fort Collins/Boulder???

Do it yo!
Grip





Jul 15 2008 2:35 AM

killer show friday ... you made many new fans ... be well boys. see you soon.
Making Dinner loves YOU!





Jul 14 2008 4:01 AM

Nice job @ du Nord. Rippin' it!!!
<3, Zarah
"HUMBOLDT PIE"





Jul 8 2008 11:24 PM

loved the good times! thank U!...i NEED THE CD !!! cant get it off the brain>>>. ALWAYS LIKE THAT, ONE SOMG STICKS IN MY BRAIN AFTER HIGH SIERRA and this year it was yours...DONT EVEN KNOW THE NAME BUY...."reminds me of my sister" it's beautiful!! i will be gettin' a copy online, should have got it in s.
f or hsmf but didnt, thanks and have a great tour! m
TJNH





Jul 8 2008 6:27 PM

Since the infamous first show in March of 1995 (Beck, Possum Dixon, Lutefisk, and a then brand new band called the Foo Fighters), Spaceland has long been a mainstay in the live music community.
Known for breaking new acts, this 260 capacity venue was the first club in LA to book the Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Art Brut, Bloc Party, British Sea Power, Clinic, Drive By Truckers, Editors, Jet, Kaiser Chiefs, Keane, My Morning Jacket, Peaches, Satellite Party (feat. Perry Farrell), Scissor Sisters, Secret Machines, Snow Patrol, Spank Rock, The Black Keys, The Decemberists, The Faint, The Futureheads, The Gossip, The Killers, The Kills, The Presets, The Rapture, The Shins, The View, and The Walkmen, just to name a few.


Good luck tonight fellas- sorry I can't be there.
Talking About Commas





Jul 2 2008 8:52 PM

the E.P. sounds fantastic. Show 'em whats up at HSMF.

nice work, gentlemen
Andre Longtin NEW "Cant Change This"





Jul 2 2008 2:53 PM

Hey :)

I put a brand new song up!@ Wrote, recorded, mixed and mastered all last night!@ lol Check it out! It's called "Cobble Stone Path"

Thanks for all your support!

PEACE~! dre
Andre Longtin NEW "Cant Change This"





Jun 25 2008 1:06 AM

Sounds Great!@ Awesome stuff~! Hey thanks for the listens~! I put a new song up called "Don't ask me why" So come check it out!@

PEACE~! dre
Cohen コーエン





Jun 24 2008 2:58 AM

I like your poster for the EP release show .. & the music is great. .. on my calender ..

c
John Long





Jun 7 2008 6:33 AM

Wow, you're at a whole new level.
keep up the great work!
piperthepiper





Jun 4 2008 8:55 PM

I've been Diggin' on "Hard Knocks" so hard I've been tellin' everyone I meet about it!! Bravo~
Gigi Love





Jun 2 2008 3:38 AM

Loved meeting you in the Gold Room. Fred you shred! Hope to see you before next year..Now we are "real"friends..love that! GigiPhotobucket
"HUMBOLDT PIE"





May 21 2008 6:09 AM

CONGRATS ON DESERT ROCKS HIGH SIERRA AND DANCE OF DEAD.
YOU ROCK! CAN'T WAIT,THANK YOU SO MUCH!
☆★dasha★☆





May 15 2008 6:05 PM

you seriously make me feel like a proud parent...i want it all for you guys!!! see you soon... XOXO, mad luv
Isaac





May 4 2008 2:59 PM

Sounds great man!
Empty Rooms





Apr 12 2008 5:06 PM

These songs sound great! Now I'm really looking forward to our show next month.

-Chris
Top Critters





Apr 12 2008 4:36 PM

Thanks for adding us dudes. Looking forward to our show next month!

-MD
Kanvus





Apr 9 2008 8:58 PM

Looking forward to the show tonight as well.
F--k Yeah Big Kanvus Light!
Melissa





Apr 8 2008 4:02 AM

Big Light rocks my face
TDJ





Apr 7 2008 5:39 AM

Hey now
thanks for the add
we hope you enjoyed the tunes

Best Regards
~tdj
The Clarences





Mar 11 2008 6:41 AM

THE CLARENCES love & support Big Light!!!!
The White Thighs





Mar 10 2008 10:13 PM

Ezra Lipp





Mar 1 2008 12:51 AM

What a show the other night! I loved the spacey intro jam> ?> Heavy. Go Big Light! You guys sure know how to scratch my indie jam rock itch.
Desert Rocks Music Festival





Feb 24 2008 10:19 PM

Word up Desert Rockers!

The 2007 Kan'nal live at Desert Rocks video is finished, courtesy of Dead Jed and Red Jed. Mosey your way on over to the site (http://www. desertrocks. org/2007-video) and check it out.

Stay tuned ... Desert Rocks will be annoucing exciting new additions to the band lineup!

And don't miss the current ticket deals. The price will be rising to $85 in just a short while, so tell your friends.

Team Desert Rocks



shining in the night

the breeze is cut

by a beauty

weilding a sword

of light
Talking About Commas





Feb 12 2008 10:43 PM

wow... Moab.

nice work gents...
jessie





Feb 10 2008 4:48 AM

you guys sound really good.
Hey Cara Jude





Dec 21 2007 7:53 PM

San Fran is Blessed to have a band like you!!
Rock it Boys! I'm a big Fan :)
The White Thighs