The Backyard Committee
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The Backyard Committee | |
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 The Backyard Committee in Sept. 2012. Photo by Kelly Jensen. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New Haven, Connecticut, Connecticut, United States |
| Genres | Psychedelic, jam band, indie rock |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Members | Mike Sembos Eric Donnelly Tim Walsh Nick D'Errico Chris Cavaliere |
| Website | Official website |
The Backyard Committee (BYC) is a band from New Haven, Connecticut that plays melodic roots rock injected with moments of improvisation and experimentation, much in the spirit of the Grateful Dead, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan, but with indie rock influences like Guided By Voices, Pavement, and Neutral Milk Hotel. Mike Sembos (vocals, guitar or bass) writes the songs and then serves as the editor of the project. His rotating cast of musicians are encouraged to play their instruments using their own ideas and their own voices to make each lineup and each show unique.
Sembos formerly played guitar and then bass with The Alternate Routes, a group that has toured the U.S. numerous times, performed on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "Mountain Stage", and played festivals including Gathering of the Vibes and Mountain Jam.
Sembos has studied bass with Carol Kaye of the Wrecking Crew.
The Backyard Committee has shared stages with the likes of The Felice Brothers, Miracle Legion, American Babies, Crooked Fingers, Sean Hayes, Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles, Jesse Malin, The Ryan Montbleau Band, and Califone.
