Jimi King Trio
- Raleigh, NC
- Classic Rock Band
- 8 Verified Bookings
Denise B. said “We booked The Jimi King Trio for Createfest, an outdoor festival at a local brewery. They are a great live band with talented musicians, and were always…”
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The BackBeat is a Beatles and 60s rock & roll band based in Chapel Hill NC. Since 2001 we've played over 500 shows in 5 states.
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Gig Length: 3 - 180 minutes
We will perform up to three 45 minute sets ranging from early Beatles thru late 60s rock & roll. We are very flexible in performance times, i.e we cab do a 90 minute set or a 2 hour set if preferred, several short sets, etc. We are very experienced with wedding receptions, club gigs, bars, restaurants, parties, campus events, and particularly with civic and festival large outdoor concert events. Unlike many bands we have all of our own PA and lighting gear.
Forming in 2001 to play a one-off gig at the Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill, The BackBeat had so much fun we decided to keep it going for a while. "A while" became an ongoing adventure involving over 500 shows in 5 states for over 100,000 people. We love what we do. From the beginning our goal has been to perform the music of the Beatles and other 60s groups with absolute "like the record" accuracy, with exact 3 and 4 part vocals, striving for the level of excitement produced on stage in the 60s! We play the same guitar models which the Beatles used for the true 60s sound. There have been personnel changes and different periods over the life of the band. Early on there were college oriented gigs with UNC music professor John Covach, our first lead guitarist. This "academic" period segwayed to the crazy WB Yeats days in Chapel Hill, over 70 shows at the popular venue, with lines out the door once a month for 5 years when Jon Heames was in the lead guitar spot. Increasing outdoor civic festivals, town fairs and concerts have been our more recent pattern. Now, with Zsolt David on drums and Jay Manley on lead guitar the band is in it's prime. We're having fun, rocking for all takers on what we consider the greatest rock & roll music ever written! We hope to see You at a show soon. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
We require a 12 X 16 stage or playing area.
Andrew "Nihilo" Edwards | rhythm guitar/keyboards |
Paul Cole | bass guitar |
Zsolt David | drums |
Jay Manley | lead guitar |
The Beatles. The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Doors, The Monkees, Smokey Robinson, Simon and Garfunkel, Steppenwolf
Denise B. said “We booked The Jimi King Trio for Createfest, an outdoor festival at a local brewery. They are a great live band with talented musicians, and were always…”
Johny R. said “Stefan took on a tough job singing for my friend at her birthday trail ride. He could not have handled the challenges any better and the music was great.”
Ray L. said “Jed showed up on time and played a great variety. Super nice guy! Definitely recommend.”
Rotha K. said “First off, someone reading this review should know some things and have this ready. At least a 16'x24' stage as this is a 5 pc group and they…”