The Original Painkiller are the rare unique rock band you stumble upon. They have an
eclectic sound - a normal show will include hard rock, blues, ragtime-informed jazz , punk,
psychedelic jams, and whatever else they feel like conjuring up. These diverse influences, their strong original material, and their musicianship all contribute to their distinct sound. The band is made up of Bassist/ Vocalist Darko Maric, Drummer Noah Jacobson, and Guitarist Jesse Peikoff.
Darko, a native of Sarajevo, Bosnia who moved to Canada several years ago, incorporates funky slap, and swinging walking bass lines into his playing, and has a distinctive vocal sound that never fails to grab an audience's attention. Noahs style is rooted in the hard-driving rock and blues beats of Mitch Mitchell, Buddy Miles, Butch Trucks (Allman brothers) and Bud (Sublime). Jesse's influences include guitar legend Danny Gatton, Ry Cooder and Bill Frisell.
Some of the band's song writing influences include Tom Waits, Randy Newman, and
Neil Young, among many others. They have been compared to Jimi Hendrix, CCR, The Who, and Queens of the Stone Age.
The band has quickly developed a loyal fan base, thanks to their energetic
live shows that feature their improvisational ability, musicianship and fresh-sounding arrangements.
REVIEWS:
"Gotta love that badass Balkan blues!"
"Stellar throughout"
-Jared Story, Uptown Magazine, November 11, 2007
"living proof that solid rock 'n' roll can come from just about anywhere."
"This talented power trio lay down a wide range of rockisms on their premier album
and track for track it's one of the better indie-'Toba releases this year"
"you will definitely feel no pain listening to this little gem."
-Jeff Monk, Winnipeg Free Press, November 24 2007
"Tunes that toggle between gritty blues-rock stompers, twangy CCR roots country-rock, Tom Waitsian boho jazz and white-boy reggae; and Nails every number to the floor. They weren't kidding about that Original part."
-Winnipeg Sun
You can buy our CD at these locations:
Music Trader
97 Osborne Street
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 475-0077
McNally Robinson
1120 Grant Ave
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 475-0483
Into the Music
245 McDermot Ave B
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 287-8279
Hey, just stopping by to see how life has been treating you? I hope you've enjoyed the Instrumental songs. Your sites pretty cool. I'm starting on CD #2 'Insurrection'. As well I'll be posting a new song-track soon. We just brought in a vocalist Quimby Lewis (ex-Skullview) & drummer Jasin Marxx (ex-Dreamzfate). All the Best to you this year. Anytime you want to chat, drop me a line.
Heyyy.....how is everything your way?? I have a quick favor to ask of ya. I am in a contest to get to open on Little Big Town's tour this summer and I was wondering if you had any free time to vote for me real quick?! I'm very excited i may have the chance to come perform for ya and could really use your help....like no joke I foreal need you haha. Thanks!
OH you can vote from my myspace on the little button saying DEMAND IT with all the Little Big Town stuff lol
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