Justin Meyette (guitar, vocals), John Bushey (bass, vocals), and Andy Sutphen (drums)
Influences
Led Zep, Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, SRV, Phish, Umphrey's Mcgee, The Beatles, Old and In The Way, King Phylip, Jimi Hendrix, Sublime, The Meters, Herbie Hancock, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cream, Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, Beastie Boys, Rolling Stones, Soulive, Medeski Martin & Wood, the list goes on and on and on
Sounds Like
A little slice of confusion with some orderly jam, or "like a cross between a
hurricane, and a ship that's run aground"
Hogback is the final product of many, many years spent in the basement of the Grand Hogshack Hotel, where 3 native Vermonters experiment with tones and grooves, quietly crafting their own unique sound. The band came together in it's current form in 2004 after guitarist Justin Meyette and drummer Andy Sutphen were left with a vacancy in the bass department. Long time friend and musical consultant John Bushey stepped up, stepped in, and unleashed some righteous bass skills and the position was solidified. The three spent the next two years practicing when schedules allowed, wrote a dozen or so original tunes, and embarked on countless jams. The guys quickly realized that it was within these jams that their true musical conversation was beginning to take shape. Hogback spent much of their time learning their language and making the conversation flow ever more naturally. When the time was right, they finally went out and got themselves a small gig at Higherground and Hogback was born. They've played a couple more gigs since and with positive feedback they're gearing up to venture out upon the Vermont music scene and make a place for themselves. So go out and grab yourself an earful of Hogback, with big chunks of solid originals and a creamy groove center!
I miss you guys, still in FL. BLAH! Hate it here but have a good job and stuff. I still wanna come home, but not until the holiday season. I WILL come see your sweet asses then though. Muah, muah, MUAH!
Thanks so much for playing last night. Sorry I couldn't stick around all night, but it sounded really nice in the room. Your attention to dynamics is greatly appreciated. Take care and let me know when you'd like to play here again.
Ummm, sorry bout that then. So, how do you guys know "In this century"? I have a random and not really concrete relationship with the "Dilf Hunter". I am sooooo excited to come back. Y'all have to come down to Bridgewater at bit! XO!
hey hey hey hogback! greetings from the other end! if ya get stuck in the mud bog, stop over and see me...late nite, late nite!:) meantimes, i'll try and make it to the monkey house on the 19th:) peace
Hola Bitches! I had a blast hanging and playing over the past couple weeks. I checked out the recording in the audio archive. I was LOADED, but we sounded good I thought! Not bad for not playing together in 10 friggin years! See you guys soon I hope
hey guys, had an awesome time both listening to and meeting you....please keep in touch!!! we dig the jams and thanks for sticking around to hear our first set!!
Looking forward to next Wednesday Hogback. Its going to be a rockin' night! A few of us played with you last year as Nothing About Grover...this is a new line-up.
See you next week!
Jim
For all the kind love you have given us, it is time for us to give something back to you...our first little EP:
Lazlo--Live Mountain Sampler
9 loaded tracks of some live sweetness, polished and shiny.
Come on over to our space and download the entire album, including the artwork, FOR FREE.
This summer finally looks ripe for us to jump in our bus and play a few shows...if you have any venues you want us to check out, let us know and we'll look them up...otherwise, keep your ear to the ground for us!
I'm rummaging through July. August is after. You should just come over and look at the pics and tell me which ones you want :P or I could just make a disc of everything. ya know..whatever.
...about 20 days late, but THANKS! for an awesome birthday. Playing at the housewarming partay was great. I should have some high qual pics from the Higher Ground show to you soooon :D
