Back Forty

Back Forty hails from the city of Ann Arbor. They describe themselves as "Down Home Funkgrass", I find this a perfect way to describe this funky, jazzy, soul full group. They have an original sound unlike any other, it is as if Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Santana, and Mike Gordon had an orgy and gave birth to Back Forty.

Not only are their albums spectacular sounding, their live show is out of this world. I had the pleasure of seeing them at the Blind Pig in downtown Ann Arbor. They bring an energy to the stage that amazes. I've never seen anyone get down on a fiddle like Colin Murphy. They bring a whole new meaning to bluegrass. One minute your listening to a sensational take on Santana's Jingo, next a classic bluegrass tune, then your embraced by Dark Side of the Moon cover, and finally back to a foot stopping funky original Back Forty jam. All that is left is a shot of good whiskey to really get the party rolling, okay you can skip the whiskey if thats not your thing, but either way you will have an incredible experience witnessing a Back Forty show.

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You can check them out here:

http://www.backfortymusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/backforty


This is a their most recent schedule for upcoming shows:

Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Venue: Founders Brewing Co
Time: 10:00pm
Address: 235 Grandville Ave Sw
Phone: 616-776-1195
Info: WSG Treetown Underground

Date: Saturday, January 19th, 2008
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Venue: TC's Speakeasy
Time: 10:00pm
Address: 207 W Michigan Ave
Phone: (734) 483-4470
Info: WSG/ The Great Divide and Treetown Underground

Date: Friday January 25th
Location: Flint, MI
Venue: Purple Moon Night Club
Time: 8 p.m.
Address: 2525 S. Dort Highway
Phone: 810-424-9579
Info: www.purplemoonnightclub.com opening for Covert Ops

Date: Saturday February 9th
Location: Columbus, OH
Venue: Skullys
Time: 9 p.m.
Address: 1151 N. High Street
Phone: 614-291-8856
Info: Opening for the Spikedrivers

Date: Saturday February 23rd
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Venue: Founders Brewing Co
Time: 10:00pm
Address: 235 Grandville Ave Sw
Phone: 616-776-1195
Info: WSG The Werks

Date: Friday June 27
Location: Marquette, MI
Venue: Up Front and Company
Time: 9 p.m.
Address: 102 E. Main Street
Phone: 906-228-5200
Info: Back Forty All Night