Back pOrchEstra
Original and vintage Roots Rock, Americana, Country Blues,
Singer/Songwriter, Cajun and
Western Swing with rich acoustic tones...
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Latest single:
"Calling All Ancestors" ...a fall harvest of musical influences,
a "Day of the Dead" message
with a distinct Levon Helm groove.... a timeless American Roots
merging of '60s, '80s and modern influences.
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(street date: October 20, 2023)
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Dusty Road I'm On single - full video
Single from August:
"Dusty Road I'm On" ...a twangy cajun roots rock number
with hints of Jesse Ed Davis and Sid Page.
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(street date: August 4, 2023)
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What's it like?:
A soulful American Roots, Indie Rock journey ... retro yet fresh
Back pOrchEstra's album, "Voices In My Head"
(Genre Whiplash) LP Vinyl is here!
Order for only $10 ($9 for 4 or more)+ S&H at
GlobeRecords.com
CD made it on the Top 100 Albums of 2022 list at
Alt. Country Specialty Chart!
...The Official Site for Alt Country, "In memory of Laura Ellen Hopper, pioneer of Americana (KFAT, KPIG)
"It's one fine album" - Ben Fong-Torres (Live365.com radio, Rolling Stone, KSAN)
"Voices In My Head (Genre Whiplash)" album review - (Globe Records): ... "so well crafted as Mr. Eschliman has assembled a
wonderful cast of Bay Area musicians to achieve this down home sound... a very timely reminder of how rich the musical
community of the San Francisco Bay Area is.... certainly demonstrates a mastery of many musical genres that provides a
roadmap of classic Americana music with this fine new record." - J C Flyer
"...excellent album ... has roots in country and blues but zigzags all over the musical map, evokes artists from multiple decades
over the last century and embraces everything from indie-rock and Americana to Celtic, Motown, and Western swing. If you need a reference
point, look to Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks and Asleep at the Wheel, whose records also draw on disparate sources."
- Jeff Burger, Americana Highways,
TheAquarian.com
"...everything from alt. rock to cajun, to country, to Brownie Ford era Western Swing. But the thing that keeps this set together is their
excellent songwriting full of smooth never-miss-a-beat
lines and vivid imagery. It's a studio album but it sure does have a back porch jam band feel to it"
- Calvin Powers, americanamusicshow.com,
WHUP-FM (4 songs in rotation)
Single Released:
"Believe I Belong"
A desperate, South Western broke-down-in-a-trailer-park kind of American Roots free-fall dream state.
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What's it like?:
Somewhere out past Tucson on State Highway 86, it all comes together... or falls apart... .
This Roots Rock track draws from '60s and '80s influences, a study in single-note,
2-note and full chords that adds drama to the emotionality of this topic.
We're
Charting!
Alt Country Specialty Chart (9 weeks out of 12)... high at #14
Back pOrchEstra at the Sweetwater, Mill Valley, CA
with... Tim Eschliman, Bowen Brown, Candy Girard, Beau Bradbury and Jackson Allen ...
originals and some select, possibly obscure, even historic tunes
(incl. '20s, '30s tunes downsized and reinvented a taste...)
New music by the San Francisco Bay Area musical outfit, Tim Eschliman's Back pOrchEstra
Roots Rock, Americana, country blues, Western Swing, Cajun, Indie-Rock,
New Orleans and singer-songwriter music.
The band presents new originals as well as historic American Roots material with rich acoustic tones. It's a compact
Shelter-in-Place-inspired musical outfit befitting the newfound minimalism of the current times... going back to the basics...
taking advantage of the highly talented yet currently idle players. Formed for the first time the locked-down summer of 2020,
they have conducted several live streaming episodes and live outdoor shows as well as a recent foray into the Big-Pink-style
living room recording facilities of Globe Records
(as utilized in the recent New Copasetics album).
The Single...about this forever moment we are
currently in:
"If I Ever See You Again" (Remix)
- a love song to anyone and everyone we haven't seen in 2 years and beyond...
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What's it like?:
The Roots Rock flavor of this track is driven by a Levon Helm rhythm
inspiration, a bit of Lucinda vibe, even some Joni
Mitchell influence, some Sid Page improvisational/orchestral tones (Dan Hicks) and when we get to reach the chorus, a hint of Marvin Gaye groove.
Another Single,
... "Might Hafta Go After It"
from the Voices In My Head project
A groovin', rockin' tribute to the amazing Jesse "Ed" Davis (early Taj Mahal) feel-good guitar style.
by recently-formed west coast outfit with rich acoustic tones
taking advantage of some stellar but lately idle players:
Tim Eschliman, Candy Girard, Bowen Brown, Beau Bradbury, Gary Potterton and Jackson Allen
(plus guests Vicki Randle and Kathy Kennedy)
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What's it like?:
Updated Roots Rock, Americana, Indie Rock with some '60s influences.
The Single,
... My Last Dime (I Miss My Country)
...Refections on the year we are having...
with Tim Eschliman, Candy Girard, Bowen Brown & Beau Bradbury
(plus guests Austin deLone and Vicki Randle)
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What's it like?:
Driving Roots Rock reflections on the year we've all been having.
Is music what emotions sound like?
Our First Single
... "Allons À Lafayette"
...our take on the 1st Cajun song ever released
(on a 78 rpm record in 1928).
with Tim Eschliman, Candy Girard, Bowen Brown & Beau Bradbury
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What's it like?:
This new interpretation of an historic Cajun tune conjurs up a
Southwest Louisiana Dance Hall party... rural American Roots lives on... This single also features Beau Bradbury (Beaullieau)
on bass on the live recording (California Honeydrops, Gator Beat).
Back pOrchEstra is
Tim Eschliman (Etta James, Commander Cody & His Western Airmen,
New Copasetics) vocals & resonator guuitar,
Bowen Brown (John Lee Hooker, Tommy Castro, Rhythmtown-Jive) on drums,
Candy Girard (Delaney Bramlet, Tanya Tucker, Clint Black and with Jerry Garcia on his album "Cats Down Under the Stars") on violin,
Beau Bradbury (Beaullieu) (California Honeydrops, Gator Beat) on bass, Gary Potterton (NRPS, Texas Chainsaw) on guitar, sometimes
Jackson Allen (Narada) on guitar, Vicki Randle (Dr. John, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples & the Tonight Show Band) on percussion
and Kathy Kennedy (Big Bang Beat, Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra, Starship) on vocals. Included in the recordings are
Austin deLone (Elvis Costello, Fabuous Thunderbrds, Eggs Over Easy) on piano and
(Elvis Costello, Fabuous Thunderbrds, Eggs Over Easy) and Jack Ohara (Eggs Over Easy) on vocals.
Roots Rock, Americana, acoustic blues, Western Swing, Cajun, Pop-Rock, jug band, New Orleans and Kitchen Sink music... The
band draws from new original material as well as reworked classics by Hank Williams, Taj Mahal, Dan Hicks, Big Bill Broonzy,
Bob Wills, Bobby Charles ...even Christmas Jug Band tunes
Back pOrchEstra at
at River Front Cafe, Petaluma
Outdoors along the River! May 10, 2024 Fri. Eve., 5:30-8:00
224 B Street Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 347-5147
Local farm vegetables and locally raised beef & chicken, served with fresh bread from a local bakery.
Breakfast & Lunch served daily . Mediterranean / American dishes
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Gary Potterton (guitar), Paul Olguin (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
Back pOrchEstra:
"Thursday Live at the Odd Fellows"
Davis Odd Fellows Lodge
Thursday, May 2, 2024 Doors Open 7:01PM. Show at 7:31PM.
415 2nd Street, Davis, CA 95616
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Candy Girard (violin),
Gary Potterton (Tele),
Paul Olguin (string bass) and Bowen Brown (drums)
FREE SHOW - All donations to support the musicians
Back
pOrchEstra at 420 Fest at Murphy's Irish Pub!, Sonoma outdoors April 20, 2024 Saturday all day.
Back pOrchEstra 2:30-4:15
Wildflower Weed 4:45-6:45
Scarlet Letters 7:30-9:30
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Joe Kyle Jr (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back
pOrchEstra at Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma
outdoors Mar 28, 2024 Thu. 6:00-8:00
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Paul Olguin (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at Blue Note, Napa, CA Wed, Feb 28 2024, 7:00 pm show
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
1030 Main St, Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 880-2300
Free to Napa Co. residents, others only $5 - $10 Get tickets Here See who else is going: Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
Peacetown series
Hopmonk Sebastopol
Indoors! In the Abbey, Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 5:30-8:00
230 Petaluma Ave Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 829-7300
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Candy Girard (violin),
Gary Potterton (Tele),
Paul Olguin (bass), and Luis Rodriguez (drums)
Back
pOrchEstra at Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma
outdoors Dec 9, 2023 Sat. 2:30-5:00
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Paul Knight (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra
at Rancho
Nicasio,
Nicasio, CA Nov. 12, 2023 Sun. 4:00 to 6:30 or so
A fabulous roomy dance floor and a gorgeous drive to get there
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (Tele & dobro),
Candy Girard (violin), Paul Olguin (bass), Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
Free Show, but Reservations recommended
1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA 94946 (415) 662-2219 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
Brewsters Beer Garden, Petaluma
outdoors Oct 28, 2023 Saturday Afternoon 1:00-4:00 pm
229 Water St. North Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 981-8330
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Isaac Carter (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Michael Leal Price (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums) Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back
pOrchEstra at the Sonoma American Roots Mini-Fest
at Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma
outdoors Oct 21, 2023 Saturday all day, from 2:30-9:30.
Back
pOrchEstra plays 6:00-7:30
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Paul Knight (bass) and Gary Silva, (drums) Also with Keller Sisters, Bohemian Highway Duo,
The Elderberries: Roy Blumenfeld, David Aguilar, Barry Melton & Natalie Martel
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Preview some songs:
Back
pOrchEstra at the Return of Station House Cafe!
Oct 8, 2023 Sun. 5:00-8:00
It's moved!... about a block away,
now at 11285 CA 1, downtown Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
(415) 663.1515
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Candy Girard (violin), Gary Potterton (Tele),
Paul Knight (string bass) and Luis Rodriguez (drums) Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
American Roots Dance &
Vinyl Release Party w/ Back pOrchEstra
at Big Easy, Petaluma, CA
Sept. 14, 2023, Thursday 7:00-10:00
Special sale on the new "Voices In My Head (Genre Whiplash)" LP!
$10 cover+- / sliding scale
Tickets
Here
Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Paul Olguin (bass), Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
128 American Alley, Petaluma, California 94952
Phone: (707) 776-7163 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back
pOrchEstra at Theater Square Plaza, Petaluma
outdoors in the courtyard Aug 25, 2023 Fri. 5:00-7:30
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Isaac Carter (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Joe Kyle Jr (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
151 Petaluma Blvd So, Petaluma, CA Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra On
Dirty Cello radio (KRCB)
July, 24. Monday, 8:00 pm
Live performance, New single, and interview
104.9 FM (Sonoma County's NPR station)
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Candy Girard (violin), Paul Olguin (bass),
Isaac Carter (Telecaster guitar) and Bowen Brown (drums)
MISS IT? Here it is:
Back pOrchEstra on KRCB
(Dirty Cello radio Hour, July 24, 2023)
Back
pOrchEstra at Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma
outdoors July 20, 2023 Thu. 7:30-9:30
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Paul Olguin (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
Brewsters Beer Garden, Petaluma
outdoors June 11, 2023 Sunday Afternoon 1:00-4:00 pm
229 Water St. North Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 981-8330
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Paul Olguin (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums) Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
at River Front Cafe, Petaluma
Outdoors along the River! May 19, 2023 Fri. Eve., 5:30-8:00
224 B Street Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 347-5147
Local farm vegetables and locally raised beef & chicken, served with fresh bread from a local bakery.
Breakfast & Lunch served daily . Mediterranean / American dishes
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), David Landon (guitar), Joe Kyle Jr. (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
Back
pOrchEstra at Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma
outdoors in the tent April 6, 2023 Thu. NOTE EARLY TIME! 6:00-8:00
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Paul Olguin (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra Trio at
Vintage
House, Sonoma
with support from Whippoorwill Arts
Jan. 25, 2023 5:30-6:30, Wednesday
with Tim Eschliman (resonator), Gary Potterton (Tele & Dobro)
and Candy Girard (violin)
264 First Street East Sonoma CA 95476 · 707 996-0311 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show Back pOrchEstra
at Rancho
Nicasio,
Nicasio, CA Jan. 15, 2023 Sun. 4:00 to 6:00 or so
A fabulous roomy dance floor and a gorgeous drive to get there
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (Tele & dobro),
Sharron Drake (violin), Jen Rund (bass), Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
Free Show, but Reservations required
1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA 94946 (415) 662-2219 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back
pOrchEstra at Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma
outdoors in the tent Dec 11, 2022 Sunday NOTE EARLIER TIME! 5:00-7:00
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660
Back pOrchEstra at
Sebastiani
Winery, Sonoma
Oct. 16, 2022, 1-3pm, Sunday - Outdoor Show
(or indoors if weather not permitting)
...with Gary Potterton (Tele & Dobro), Tim Eschliman (resonator, Tele),
Sharron Drake (violin), Ben Dubin (bass), and Luis Rodriguez (drums)
389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 938-7204
Wines will be available by the bottle or the glass along with charcuterie
boards for purchase. The community and wine club
members are welcome to enjoy this event! Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at Vintage
House, Sonoma
with support from Whippoorwill Arts
Sept. 28, 2022 5:00-6:30, Wednesday
with Tim Eschliman (resonator and Tele), Gary Potterton (Tele & Dobro),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass), and Luis Rodriguez (drums)
264 First Street East Sonoma CA 95476 · 707 996-0311 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at Reel
& Brand, Sonoma
Sept. 9, 2022 7-9pm, Friday
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar & Tele), Gary Potterton (Tele & Dobro),
Candy Girard (violin), Elaine Herrick (bass),
and new addition, me ole pal from R&B&Z: Luis Rodriguez (drums)
401 Grove St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-7204 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
American Roots Dance Party w/ Back pOrchEstra at
Big Easy, Petaluma, CA
Sept. 1, 2022, Thursday 7:00-10:00
NOTE: 1st 10 paid attendees get the new CD or USB-Music card!
$10 cover+- / sliding scale
New twist- with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass), Gary Silva, (drums)
128 American Alley, Petaluma, California 94952
Phone: (707) 776-7163
Note: indoor show, masks optional Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
Brewsters Beer Garden, Petaluma
outdoors July 10, 2022 Sunday Afternoon 1:00-4:00 pm
229 Water St. North Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 981-8330
With Tim Eschliman, Candy Girard, Willy Jordan, Elaine Herrick and Isaac Carter. Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra
at Rancho
Nicasio,
Nicasio, CA May 15, 2022 Sun. 5:00 to 6:30 or 7:00
A fabulous roomy dance floor and a gorgeous drive to get there
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (Tele & dobro),
Sharron Drake (violin), Joe Kyle Jr (string bass), Willy Jordan, (drums)
Free Show, but Reservations required
1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA 94946 (415) 662-2219 Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra with
Leah Jones at The
Lost Church,
Santa Rosa, CA
A fabulous new INTIMATE indoor listening room with open doors Mar 11, 2022 Fri. 8:15-10:30, doors 7:30 Get Tickets here!
Note: we are asking attendees that want to join us to be
vaccinated and wear masks when not eating / drinking
427 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA
415 320 1408
Entrance on Ross Street between Mendocino Avenue and B Street
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
Big Easy, Petaluma, CA
Feb. 26, 2022, Saturday 7:00-10:30
NOTE: 1st 20 paid attendees get the new CD! $10 cover
128 American Alley, Petaluma, California 94952
Phone: (707) 776-7163
Note: we are asking attendees that want to join us inside to be
vaccinated and wear masks when not eating / drinking
This is planned as an indoor show, we'll see how that goes... Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
North
Bay Reveal!: Back pOrchEstra with
Sean Carscadden at
Sweetwater Music Hall,
19 Corte madera Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-3850 Feb 3, 2022 Thu. 8:00 show, 7:00 doors
Special large band with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Beau Beaullieu (Bradbury) (bass), Willy Jordan, (drums),
Note: we are asking attendees that want to join us to be
vaccinated and wear masks when not eating / drinking Get Tickets here Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
GoFundMe
for New Copasetics album promotion:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/new-copasetics-new-album-promotion
OR... To help locally during these crises:
Performing Arts Worker Relief Fund is a resource for performing arts workers who are facing a
loss of income due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Theatre Bay Area has launched this fund with
the generous donations from individual donors, many of them fellow artists.
https://www.theatrebayarea.org/donations/fund.asp?id=19580
Sonoma County Resilience Fund - largest long-term disaster recovery fund in Sonoma Co (Covid-19, wildfires & beyond):
https://cfs.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1652
Shop GlobeRecords.com for CDs / LPs, etc
(these guys appear on albums there by New Copasetics, Rhythmtown-Jive, Christmas Jug Band, Swing Session, Stomp Jones..)
