Slapbacks

Keepin’ it simple… …has always been the band’s credo: two screamin’ guitars, a slappin’ double bass and a soulful voice – what else do you need? NOTHIN’ – at least from the band member’s point of view because this is exactly the cast of THE SLAPBACKS: 3 men – 3 instruments – pure music without compromises. Working with this formula for years it finally turned out to be the most uncomplicated way of performing, recording and having fun. It’s just the lowest common denominator to create a cool Rockabilly sound – nothing else can be left out.

So what is Rockabilly? You may call it the Punk of the 1950’s: rough down-to-earth musical energy with the edgy “I-don’t-give-a-damn”-attitude played with an almost primitive instrumentation (i.e. guitars and double bass). These are the ingredients THE SLAPBACKS pack in their dynamic stage shows and on their recordings.

Wot! No drums? That’s right! Real authentic Rockabilly is played without a drum kit but don’t worry: THE SLAPBACKS will kick your ass! To keep the beat pumpin’ they customized a wooden box (a.k.a. the “Beat Box”) as a substitution for drums. This makes the band not only an unique format but also independent of the size of the venue they’re going to rock.

From small pubs to huge ball rooms… …each and every volume is possible – there is NO venue THE SLAPBACKS are not able to play! Rockabilly Events, US Car Festivals, Biker Meetings, you name it! Mixing up their set list with not only classic 1950’s Rock ‘n’ Roll but also a very special treatment on self-penned songs they’ve finally created their own distinctive style and sound. Till now, THE SLAPBACKS already drove thousands of miles on European highways and rocked countless cities all over Europe and the USA.

About their recordings… Since 2001 they’ve published 3 CD’s (“Rockabilly Blues”, “Net.Wt. 2.5 Oz.”, “A Shot of The Slapbacks”) which all represent a certain state of sound depending on the period of time they were recorded in. Nonetheless the style of their latest CD truly captures their real and honest sound with no compromises. Since all tracks are recorded live by themselves in their home-build recording studio DeeLay Records in Vienna this CD is 100% pure Slapbacks-style. So don’t you dare miss it!