is one of Central New York's most versatile bands!
Backtalk plays a wide range of Motown, Classic 50's, 60's &
70's Rock n' Roll,
Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, and Swing,
with 4 lead vocalists!!
The perfect choice for your private party, wedding, or club.
Backtalk is :
Jim Lawrence: bass
& vocals
Bob Keefe:
guitar & vocals
Mark Joyce:
drums & vocals
John White :
keyboards & vocals
Print out the Backtalk Band flier! (pdf file - click here)
Nov. 24, 2008
Wedding - La Tourelle, Ithaca, NY
Dear Jim,
It's hard to believe that it was already over three years ago
that we tied the knot at La Tourelle Inn in our beloved Ithaca, NY. In
the spirit of "better late than never", we wanted to finally take this
opportunity to thank you and the Backtalk Band for helping to make June 24,
2005 the happiest day of our lives.
We will never forget how great the music was - the dance floor
was always packed! And you guys played all the songs we requested and
also did a great job as M.C. We selected you as our reception musicians
because we saw how well you appeal to multiple generations - everyone from
grandparents to grandkids had a blast. Best of all, we appreciated
your enthusiasm and passion for facilitating an unforgettable celebration
through your music.
Please accept the enclosed photos as a token of our thanks,
and feel free to display the photos, and/or this letter as a testimonial
for your business. Again, thank you so much for being such an important
part of our special day!
Jenny & Brian Colicchia 607-351-0718
bcolcchia@gmail.com
Wagner Vineyards Pub Nights Summer 2008
The Backtalk Band played twice this summer at Wagner Vineyards Pub Nights
and I can honestly say they were the best sounding band all summer. Each
member of the band performed exceptionally in every song. The big crowds
that showed up for the performances were dancing, singing, and having a great
time. I had many people coming up to me asking for them to return next summer
for Pub Nights in 2009. I look forward to booking the band for future
performances. Thanks again for the two great nights of live music,
Kevin Lee - Manager,
Wagner Vineyards Retail Sales
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(this is a live recording
in a studio - no overdubs - this is what we really sound
like!)
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Email / Call now
to get the date you want !
Contact:
Jim Lawrence: 607-255-2932 (M-Thurs. - day) or
607-564-7953 (pm)
Email:
JSL10@cornell.edu
135 Brown Rd., Spencer, NY 14883
Bob Keefe: 607-273-6833 or Email: drbob@adminders.com
Mark Joyce: 607-254-6425 (day) 607-844-8833 (pm) or Email: mark.joyce@dairyone.com
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Public Gigs:
June 19, 2009 (Fri.): at Wagner Vineyards, Lodi, NY 8:00-11:00 pm Open to the Public!
July 17, 2009 (Fri.): at Wagner Vineyards, Lodi, NY 8:00-11:00 pm Open to the Public!
Aug. 14, 2009 (Fri.): at Buttonwood Grove Winery, Romulus, NY 7:00-10:00 pm Open to the Public!
Aug. 28, 2009 (Fri.): at Wagner Vineyards, Lodi, NY 8:00-11:00 pm Open to the Public!
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Jim Lawrence has been playing for over 30 years in the Ithaca and upstate New York music scene, playing styles from jazz, folk, Motown, fusion, and pop to new wave, bluegrass and rock n' roll. Jim also plays many jazz gigs with guitarist Bob Keefe, and for Tom Knight's Blue Moon swing band. In 1984 his band "The Choice" won the BBC Great American Rock n' Roll Talent Search. From 1985 to 1991 Jim was the lead singer in "The Kinetics", and recorded at Electric Wilburland Studios. Jim has been in opening acts for Graham Parker, The Del Fuegos and The Gang of Four. |
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Bob Keefe: composer and guitar performer, holds a Ph.D. in composition and has over 50 works to his credit, including three works for orchestra, two rock musicals and a string quartet. Bob has been in residency at the MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, and the Millay Colony for the Arts. A former student of the jazz teacher Jack Petersen, Bob has been active in performing in jazz bands and establishing jazz artist series. He also maintains an active studio of about 40 students in the Ithaca area. He performs regularly with the Backtalk Band and with Jim Lawrence in jazz duo and trio settings. |
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Mark Joyce: Mark has played in the Ithaca music scene for over 30 years, and played with Jim from 1979-1984 with the band "The Choice", that won the 1984 BBC Great American Rock n' Roll Talent Search. He has also played jazz, rockabilly, bluegrass and many other styles. He writes and records his own songs, and has a great voice! |
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John White: John specializes in diversity and is equally at home in the worlds of jazz, classical, and popular music. He has performed with a number of artists such as Paul Hanson, Mike Tomaro, Joe Negri, Wycliffe Gordon, and Roger Humphries. One highlight of his experience includes ongoing duo and small group collaborations with jazz vocalist and free improviser Rhiannon. In the past few years he has been increasingly active as a clinician at workshops devoted to jazz theory and improvisation. John is currently Associate Professor of Music Theory, History, and Composition at Ithaca College and is also the Music Director and Organist for St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Ithaca, NY. |
| PawPrint - Cornell University - June 26, 2008 |
| WorkLife - Cornell University - July 11,2008 |
Mike Harvey of the
National Radio
show, "SUPER GOLD" with
Backtalk! |
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