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Backwater

About Me

Hi! We're Backwater, a 4 piece modern country band from North Alabama. This isn't your Mom and Dad's country; it's rockin', and with a killer show to boot! We do it better, cleaner, smoother, faster, with lotsa love and lotsa grease. That's how we roll. ;)
The band was founded in late '06, recorded 2 EPs, and played around North Alabama and Tennessee, relentlessly playing shows and building a following. Now in early '09 with some new blood, Backwater is bringin' it with a vengeance! We're driven and ready to kick ass with renewed vigor!
The four of us come from diverse backgrounds, so the sound is edgy and unique - but there's no mistaking the country roots. Everyone contributes their style, however in the end, it's the overall sound of the band that is top priority. As of now we have a 6 song CD available - just find a band member at one of our shows and we'll get you hooked up.
All that BS aside, the rubber meets the road on the stage, right? Well, take a look at the gig listings, and come catch a show - you won't be disappointed! Even if you don't really dig country music, you might be pleasantly surprised by this bunch. :) While you're there, don't be shy about comin' up to say hi! We're friendly dudes and rarely bite without warning. Feel free to hang out, have a brew or two, take a few pics, whatever. But most of all, thanks for your support!! We'll cya soon!
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Member Since: 24/01/2007
Band Website: http://www.backwatercountry.net
Band Members: Jonathan Carter - Lead Vox, Rhythm Guitar

Chris Eldridge - Lead Guitar, the 'Hand Stand'

Tim O'Brien - Bass Guitar, Backup Vox

Jay Balcerek - Drums and Percussion

Influences: Natural Light, Jack Daniels, Crown Royal, Coors Light, Jagermeister. Van Zant, Keith Urban, Craig Morgan, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, The Classic Outlaws, etc etc etc.
Sounds Like: Modern country, Southern rock.
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Changes are coming

The rumor mill has been churning lately, with lots of talk and whispering that Backwater will be changing some members soon. Some of the stuff that's been said is outlandish, so I'm here to set the re...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:30:00 GMT

The Myspace calendar - it has a mind of its own..

Just lettin' y'all know - for some reason, the MySpace calendar just won't behave. I'm going to try to keep up with it the best I can, but you can always see the Backwater schedule on our website - cl...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:27:00 GMT

St. Patrick's Day Pics Up!

Just wanted to let you all know we got some pics up (finally!) from our performance at The Hog Wild Saloon St. Patrick's Day weekend!  Some good times, I'm here to tell ya.  If you have...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:43:00 GMT

Original songs under way!

We have in the works about six original tunes we are working up for a demo release.  It's still a ways away, but we will post a few of them on the page when they're ready.  I will shoot a bu...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:31:00 GMT

We Are Backwater...

We are Backwater...Country Music with a Southern Edge!  We hail from Huntsville, Alabama and will soon be playing small and large venues in the area.  Stay tuned for show dates.  Thanks...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:08:00 GMT