Greg Loftis - Lead Vox, Guitar Phil Reno - Guitar, Bass VI, Vox Dave Backhaus - Bass, Vox Luke Backhaus - Keyboards, Vox Scott Evans - Drums, Vox
Influences
lots..
we love our musical friends here in omaha.
now lets add: my bloody valentine, the smiths, sunny day real estate, morphine, idlewild, the stone roses, cursive, jimmy eat world, simon and the garfunkel, wilco, ryan adams, bob dylan, the beatles, the kinks, the beach boys, nick cave, the pixies, the postal service, blue october, death cab, modest mouse, the cure, david bowie, nick drake, elliot smith, jeff buckley, the flaming lips, bright eyes, joy division... umm you know what? this is silly... you have ears...
Sounds Like
If J. Mascis was the guitarist for Simon and Garfunkel... then everything gets sprinkled with Jimmy Eat World and some Wilco....bake 30 minutes .... Presto! Malpais.
Malpais - formed in 2007 by Greg Loftis upon returning to Omaha from stints in many different places and countries. His zest for exploring had brought him to Central America and he heard of a beach called Malpais. Recalling "Brave New World" he traveled to the beautiful place that inspired the ironic name. He returned to his Midwestern home, and with the help of Phil Reno (guitars), Dave & Luke Backhaus (bass/keys), and Scott Evans (drums) - the band was born. In the short life of the group (about a year) they have played around with Cursive, Blue October, Say Anything, The Narrator, Little Brazil, and Ludo to name a few. The style ranges from indie rock to shoe gazer/dream pop - to straight R.E.M style arena alt. rock. Interesting and original, the band is very much at home in front of huge crowds and intimate settings alike. Their debut album was recorded at ARC studios(Connor Oberst and Mike Mogis's) in Omaha with recording guru A.J. Mogis. Alternative Press Magazine recently gave it 4 outta 5 stars. So check it out!!
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thanks for for helping me in my quest to take over myspace!! lol just stoppin by to remind you to check out my page and listen to some of my songs (old & new ^.^) also, while youre on my page make sure you sign my guestbook which is right under my bio and if you want to you can even make me a sign that i can add to my fan pics album
guys, congrats on all that's going on for you cats. alt press thang sweet. looking forward to playing together dec 5th. known all you mo fo's to long to have not played together yet..... much love, bob
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