BACKWOODS PAYBACK: Back On The Horse Tour Starts Now!

Pennsylvania stoner/doom rockers BACKWOODS PAYBACK, who were forced to cut their tour with Lo Pan short this past March due to a medical emergency, return to the van today  on the appropriately titled"June 2011 Back On The Horse Tour." The band will levy their stoner doom tonight at the Crayola House in Harrisonburg, Virginia before dousing 15 more cities with their low-end brand of awesome.  The tour includes a June 17 stop in Kenosha, Wisconsin as a part of the Days Of The Doomed Fest. The band will be joined by Maryland psych-masters, Admiral Browning.

BACKWOODS PAYBACK will be release their Small Stone Recordings debut entitled Momantha later this year. Go HERE to check out the cover art. 

Commented guitarist/vocalist Mike Cummings: "We are really excited to start touring in support of our Small Stone Recordings debut. Everything that we've been through this year so far will have been worth it when we FINALLY get these jams out there to the people! See you on the road...turn on, tune in, DROP OUT TO LIVE!"

BACKWOODS PAYBACK -  June 2011 Back On The Horse Tour

6/09/2011 Crayola House - Harrisonburg, VA

6/10/2011 The Triple - Richmond, VA

6/11/2011 The Milestone - Charlotte, NC 

6/12/2011 The Nick - Birmingham, AL

6/13/2011 Little Hamilton - Nashville, TN

6/14/2011 The Hi-Tone - Memphis, TN

6/16/2011 The Mill - Iowa City, IA

6/17/2011 The P.L.A.V. - Kenosha, WI

6/18/2011 Cobra Lounge - Chicago, IL

6/19/2011 The Summit - Columbus, OH

6/20/2011 new Way Bar - Detroit, MI

6/21/2011 31st St. Tavern - Pittsburgh, PA

6/22/2011 123 Pleasant St. - Morgantown, WV

6/23/2011 Millcreek Tavern - Philadelphia, PA

6/24/2011 The Note - West Chester, PA

6/25/2011 Krug's - Frederick, MD

In related news, Cummings released Confessions of a Lackluster Performer in 2009, a collection of a writings by a musician/artist who’s been neck-deep in the U.S. underground music scene since the age of 15. These collected works capture the fine line between desperation and self-realization, depression and rejoice, the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. The book, which includes an introduction from acclaimed solo artist/co-founder of Life Of Agony, Keith Caputo,  was recently picked up by Amazon.com. For more info, point your browser HERE.

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BACKWOODS PAYBACK: Pennsylvania Stoner/Doom Rockers Announce June 2011 Back On The Horse Tour

Pennsylvania stoner/doom rockers BACKWOODS PAYBACK, who were forced to cut their tour with Lo Pan short this past March due to a medical emergency, will return to the road triumphantly this June. Fittingly titled the " June 2011 Back On The Horse Tour," the trek will run from June 9 to June 25 beginning at the Crayola House in Harrisonburg, Virginia and include a June 17 stop in Kenosha, Wisconsin as a part of the Days Of The Doomed Fest. The band will be joined by Maryland psych-masters,Admiral Browning.

Said guitarist/vocalist Mike Cummings of the impending journey: "The 18 date run serves as a prelude to our much anticipated Small Stone Records debut, to be released late Summer/early Fall. Joining us for the long haul will be Admiral Browning, making this one of the 'not to be missed' tours of the year."

BACKWOODS PAYBACK -  June 2011 Back On The Horse Tour

6/09/2011 Crayola House - Harrisonburg, VA

6/10/2011 The Triple - Richmond, VA

6/11/2011 The Milestone - Charlotte, NC 

6/12/2011 The Nick - Birmingham, AL

6/13/2011 Little Hamilton - Nashville, TN

6/14/2011 The Hi-Tone - Memphis, TN

6/16/2011 The Mill - Iowa City, IA

6/17/2011 The P.L.A.V. - Kenosha, WI

6/18/2011 Cobra Lounge - Chicago, IL

6/19/2011 The Summit - Columbus, OH

6/20/2011 Mac's Bar - Lansing, MI

6/21/2011 31st St. Tavern - Pittsburgh, PA

6/22/2011 123 Pleasant St. - Morgantown, WV

6/23/2011 Millcreek Tavern - Philadelphia, PA

6/24/2011 The Note - West Chester, PA

6/25/2011 Krug's - Frederick, MD

BACKWOODS PAYBACK will be release their Small Stone Recordings debut later this spring. Stay tuned for details. 

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BACKWOODS PAYBACK Forced To Pull Out Of U.S. Tour With Lo Pan

Pennsylvania stoner/doom rockers BACKWOODS PAYBACK, who are slated to kick off their tour with labelmates Lo Pan today, have been forced to pull out of much of the trek due to a medical emergency. The band will play the first four shows of the tour but will be unable to continue past March 12.

 

Said guitarist/vocalist Mike Cummings in an official statament: "It is with heavy hearts that we are forced to drop off our tour to and from SXSW with our brothers Lo Pan, but due to a serious medical emergency we will be unable to continue past March 12. We are deeply sorry to be missing these shows and the hang sessions that always follow. Seems like the motto has never rang more true than now......we drop out to live."

 

BACKWOODS PAYBACK Tour 2011

w/ Lo Pan

3/09/2011 Golden West Café - Baltimore, MD 

3/10/2011 Krug's Place - Frederick, MD

3/11/2011 Slim's - Raleigh, NC

3/12/2011 Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge - Atlanta, GA

 

Lo Pan Continues w/o BACKWOODS PAYBACK

3/13/2011 The Nick - Birmingham, AL

3/14/2011 Siberia - New Orleans, LA

3/15/2011 The Ten Eleven - San Antonio, TX

3/17/2011 The Conservatory - Oklahoma City, OK w/ Tombs, Castevet

3/18/2011 Headhunter's (back patio) - Austin, TX [SXSW date]

3/20/2011 Headhnter's - Austin, TX [SXSW date]

3/20/2011 Rudyard's - Houston, TX

3/21/2011 The Hi Tone - Memphis, TN

3/22/2011 Fubar - St. Louis, MO 

3/23/2011 The Melody Inn - Indianapolis, IN

3/24/2011 Reggie's - Chicago, IL

3/25/2011 Corktown Tavern - Detroit, MI

3/26/2011 South Park Tavern - Dayton, OH

3/27/2011 Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, PA

 

BACKWOODS PAYBACK will be release their Small Stone Recordings debut later this spring. Stay tuned for details.

 

http://www.backwoodspayback.com 

http://www.myspace.com/backwoodspayback666

BACKWOODS PAYBACK Guitarist/Vocalist Releases Book Band To Kick Off U.S. Tour March 9

BACKWOODS PAYBACK  guitarist/vocalist Mike Cummings recently unleashed Confessions of a Lackluster Performer, a collection of a writings by a musician/artist who's been neck-deep in the U.S. underground music scene since the age of 15. These collected works capture the fine line between desperation and self-realization, depression and rejoice, the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. The book was initially issued in 2009. An updated edition with new works from the author and an introduction from acclaimed solo artist and co-founder of the legendary band Life Of Agony, Keith Caputo is now available. Turn on. Tune in. Drop out to live. 

Nosensemakessense. For order info visit lulu.com.

In related news, the Pennsylvania stoner/doom rockers are about to embark on a 17-date U.S. tour with labelmates Lo Pan. The loudness will begin March 9 in Baltimore and include two appearances as part of this year's SXSW music conference in Austin, Texas. BACKWOODS PAYBACK will be touring in support of their Small Stone Recordings debut, set for release later this spring.

BACKWOODS PAYBACK Tour 2011

w/ Lo Pan

3/09/2011 Golden West Café - Baltimore, MD 

3/10/2011 Krug's Place - Frederick, MD

3/11/2011 Slim's - Raleigh, NC

3/12/2011 Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge - Atlanta, GA

3/13/2011 The Nick - Birmingham, AL

3/14/2011 Siberia - New Orleans, LA

3/16/2011 Death Metal Pizza - Austin, TX

3/15/2011 The Ten Eleven - San Antonio, TX

3/17/2011 The Conservatory - Oklahoma City, OK w/ Tombs, Castevet

3/18/2011 Headhunter's (back patio) - Austin, TX [SXSW date]

3/20/2011 Headhnter's - Austin, TX [SXSW date]

3/20/2011 Rudyard's - Houston, TX

3/21/2011 The Hi Tone - Memphis, TN

3/22/2011 Fubar - St. Louis, MO 

3/23/2011 The Melody Inn - Indianapolis, IN

3/24/2011 Reggie's - Chicago, IL

3/25/2011 Corktown Tavern - Detroit, MI

3/26/2011 South Park Tavern - Dayton, OH

3/27/2011 Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, PA

After touring the country relentlessly for five years, the singer of a Pennsylvania hardcore band decided to stop everything, lock himself in his basement and turn a new page. Armed with a four-track and a life long obsession with Neil Young, Black Flag and Sabbath, he re-emerged two days later with the blueprint for what would become BACKWOODS PAYBACK. With the help of a few like-minded individuals the band transformed into fully operational Death Star of riffage before the end of that year.

Staying true to the D.I.Y. sensibilities of their past, BACKWOODS PAYBACK spread their word one song, town and person at a time. The band toured the U.S. whenever possible, self-recorded and released their own EPs and full-lengths and acted (and continue acting) as hosts and goodwill ambassadors of sorts to touring bands from all over the world. Small bar shows led to bigger ones and weekend tours turned into month-long jaunts. After several years and countless trips crisscrossing the country, BACKWOODS PAYBACK found themselves sharing the stage with the likes of The Hidden Hand, Exodous, Gwar and Cradle Of Filth.

BACKWOODS PAYBACK Lineup:

Mike Cummings: Guitar, Vocals

Jessica Baker: Bass

Rylan Caspar: Guitar

W.S. Curtiss: Drums

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The Converted:

"Exactly what big bearded men from Nowhere, PA would sound like: ball swinging sludge with a touch of blues." -- Decibel

"Backwoods Payback have the potential to make a sizable splash, and will be an easy sell to the fans of Scissorfight, Alabama Thunderpussy and Clutch." -- Metal Review

"You like heavy doses of sludge-ridden rawk like Pentagram but feel the love really coming on when you add in a steeped-in-the-still feel of the southern backwoods, this is for you." -- Ray's Realm

http://www.backwoodspayback.com

http://www.myspace.com/backwoodspayback666

BACKWOODS PAYBACK: Stoner/Doom Collective Announce U.S. Tour

Band To Unleash Small Stone Recordings Debut This Spring

 

Pennsylvania stoner/doom rockers BACKWOODS PAYBACK are pleased to announced a 17-date U.S. tour next month with labelmates Lo Pan. The loudness will begin March 9 in Baltimore, Maryland and will include two appearances as part of this year's SXSW music conference in Austin, Texas. The band will be touring in support of their Small Stone Recordings debut, set for release later this spring

Comments guitarist/vocalist Mike Cummings of the new record and upcoming dates: "The new, as yet untitled, record is dark and ugly, but smooth in all the right places. I think live is where these songs are going to hit the hardest. We've been doing this for long enough that each stop on a tour isn't just a show anymore. It's a full blown party; a gathering of friends old and new. This tour should be no different, save for the fact that now we are flying the Small Stone flag, and are stoked to be doing so!"

BACKWOODS PAYBACK Tour 2011

w/ Lo Pan

View Tour Poster HERE

3/09/2011 Golden West Café - Baltimore, MD 

3/10/2011 Krug's Place - Frederick, MD

3/11/2011 Slim's - Raleigh, NC

3/12/2011 Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge - Atlanta, GA

3/13/2011 The Nick - Birmingham, AL

3/14/2011 Siberia - New Orleans, LA

3/15/2011 The Ten Eleven - San Antonio, TX

3/17/2011 The Conservatory - Oklahoma City, OK w/ Tombs, Castevet

3/18/2011 Headhunter's (back patio) - Austin, TX [SXSW date]

3/20/2011 Headhnter's - Austin, TX [SXSW date]

3/20/2011 Rudyard's - Houston, TX

3/21/2011 The Hi Tone - Memphis, TN

3/22/2011 Fubar - St. Louis, MO 

3/23/2011 The Melody Inn - Indianapolis, IN

3/24/2011 Reggie's - Chicago, IL

3/25/2011 Corktown Tavern - Detroit, MI

3/26/2011 South Park Tavern - Dayton, OH

3/27/2011 Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, PA

About BACKWOODS PAYBACK:

After touring the country relentlessly for five years, the singer of a Pennsylvania hardcore band decided to stop everything, lock himself in his basement and turn a new page. Armed with a four-track and a life long obsession with Neil Young, Black Flag and Sabbath, he re-emerged two days later with the blueprint for what would become BACKWOODS PAYBACK. With the help of a few like-minded individuals the band transformed into fully operational Death Star of riffage before the end of that year.

Staying true to the D.I.Y. sensibilities of their past, BACKWOODS PAYBACK spread their word one song, town and person at a time. The band toured the U.S. whenever possible, self-recorded and released their own EPs and full-lengths and acted (and continue acting) as hosts and goodwill ambassadors of sorts to touring bands from all over the world. Small bar shows led to bigger ones and weekend tours turned into month-long jaunts. After several years and countless trips criss-crossing the country, BACKWOODS PAYBACK found themselves sharing the stage with everyone from The Hidden Hand and Exodous to Gwar and Cradle Of Filth.

BACKWOODS PAYBACK Lineup:

Mike Cummings: Guitar, Vocals

Jessica Baker: Bass

Rylan Caspar: Guitar

W.S. Curtiss: Drums

 

 

The Converted:

 

"Exactly what big bearded men from Nowhere, PA would sound like: ball swinging sludge with a touch of blues." -- Decibel

 

"Backwoods Payback have the potential to make a sizable splash, and will be an easy sell to the fans of Scissorfight, Alabama Thunderpussy and Clutch." -- Metal Review

 

"You like heavy doses of sludge-ridden rawk like Pentagram but feel the love really coming on when you add in a steeped-in-the-still feel of the southern backwoods, this is for you." -- Ray's Realm

 

http://www.backwoodspayback.com

http://www.myspace.com/backwoodspayback666