WHO: Two hard working, hard playing brothers from Northern California and a rock solid Philadelphia drummer. The three hooked up through a near catastrophic finger laceration and almost immediately formed what has become one of San Diegos most consistent draws, rocking club after club with an energy that would suggest the boys are playing for the Queen herself. SOUND: With shockingly tight Police-esque grooves pounding forth from drummer Brendan Concannon and bassist Joey California, it is nearly impossible not to join the seething swarm of bodies immediately in front of the stage. But sit back and bask in the vocals and you will understand that it is singer-guitarist Jackson Prices pitch-perfect sultry swoon and Joey Californias Bee Gees meet Journey falsettos that set The Big Provider apart from their peers. Price explains, Were all nostalgic for the vocals of Stevie Wonder, Sting, Van Morrison, even The Crash Test Dummies; vocalists with style, grace, depth. Were just trying to add our own stamp, to sing what we feel, in a way that makes people stop and say shit, those guys are for real. Add Prices ear-candy clean guitar rhythms and ear-splitting rock solos and you have The Big Provider; a sound built of rock, soul, ska, reggae, and a desire to make a mark on the world. PROVIDING WHAT? The trio fields endless questions regarding their name. So, what does it mean? Whatever you want it to, explains Concannon. If youre out for dancing & partying, were providing that. Music that you can listen to over and over and find something new and exciting each time, were providing that too. Straight up great rock, yep. And if youre looking for the soundtrack to your day, the music that makes life better, sex music, well, you get the point. BROTHERLY LOVE: Coming to California from The City of Brotherly Love, Brendan Concannon was not surprised to find himself on the road and in the studio with two loving, bickering brothers. Joey and Jackson have this ridiculous give/take relationship in all aspects of our music; give an idea take some criticism, there is really no restraint, our songs are borne through pushing, pulling, cutting, pasting, bitching, and laughing. And it works! explains the backbone of the trio. Conversely, the brothers are thrilled to have a solid third brother that they never got from their parents. Adds California, Brendan is such a steady foundation, when Jay [Jackson] and I get rolling, he just steps in like, knock that shit off, and we pretty much function like a well oiled machine in that sense. Whatever the dynamics, its agreed: IT WORKS! HAIR WE GO AGAIN: One look at the trio will tell you that theyre not interested in fitting into the cookie cutter pop style machine. Were pretty much not interested in eyeliner and image, states California. But the hair? Price interjects, Hair is power! While the freshly shorn Concannon sums it up in his own words, Skin is in
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Please spread the word about REPO! The Genetic Opera... For only two nights it will be playing at the Ken Cinema at
4061 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 283-3227
There will be a midnight showing this Friday and we will play a 30 minute set at 11:30 right before the movie. Please come support this film and get there early for a good seat and to watch our set ^^
Brendan, my brother just told me Bart contacted him recently and I told him about TBP, and checked out the band page. I was re-acquainted with the awesomeness that is The Big Provider. You guys are kick ass. I'm so jealous, you jerks. Keep on rockin'.
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Nice job crushing a grand slam for your last at-bat. Saturday was killer, as always. Sad to see it end, but I'm glad we got to watch it all happen (starting with Squeak's party 7 years ago). It was a fun ride - thanks for having us along.
Skip & Pickford's Party
PS. Squeak, just FYI - Murph, Ky, and the little one (still in the womb) were hard core rep-re-sentiiin'. Good thing 710 serves O'douls.
Homies!!!! unfortunately internet is harder to come by in italy than in the states.
i left you a message on the tbp@yahoo account, but doubt you got it... anyways, i wish like hell i could have been at the show on sat.
it brings a mix of tears and smiles to my heart thinking of all the amazing times we've had at your shows. both at my house 7 years ago and at the many venues throughout SD over the years.
I don't know if Murph made it to the show on sat... just so you know, his wife kylene was due on fri... so if he didn't make it he had a pretty good reason.
know that both of us would have definitely been there if there wasn't 10,000 miles and/or the birth of a child in between us.
rest assured, in honor of my brothers (you guys), I rocked my TBP mixed list on my ipod while drinking wine overlooking the mediterranean and NO KIDDING, would have much rather been there jammin out live with you guys.
can't wait to catch up with you guys when i get back in a couple years!
nothing but love. your brother, your homie, your biggest fan,
Hey J, long time no talk. Little Cheese told me about your last show this Saturday. Can't wait to see it. I'm sad to hear that it's coming to an end. Take care and see ya on Sat. :)
that sucks!!! I was hoping to see you up here in NorCal again!!! I hope you are all on to greater, bigger, better things - as you all have amazing talent. Love, Kendra, Saw you in Tahoe in the smallest venue/crowd ever
Dude! What is this "last show" stuff?? Not cool! You mean "last show this month", right? You bet your a$$ I'll be there, if only to convince you that the world needs your music :)
Guys I've been selling you to everyone lately... And now I see "last show." What's going on? And are you coming to the wedding? You two are the only ones we haven't heard from.
Joey Glad you had a good trip, there are teaching jobs available and you have a band to join if you want to come up for the winter. Tell the band I said what up!