The Original Painkiller

The Original Painkiller are the rare unique rock band you stumble upon. They have an eclectic sound - a normal show will include hard rock, blues, ragtime-informed jazz , punk, psychedelic jams, and whatever else they feel like conjuring up. These diverse influences, their strong original material, and their musicianship all contribute to their distinct sound. The band is made up of Bassist/ Vocalist Darko Maric, Drummer Noah Jacobson, and Guitarist Jesse Peikoff.Darko, a native of Sarajevo, Bosnia who moved to Canada several years ago, incorporates funky slap, and swinging walking bass lines into his playing, and has a distinctive vocal sound that never fails to grab an audience's attention. Noahs style is rooted in the hard-driving rock and blues beats of Mitch Mitchell, Buddy Miles, Butch Trucks (Allman brothers) and Bud (Sublime). Jesse's influences include guitar legend Danny Gatton, Ry Cooder and Bill Frisell. Some of the band's song writing influences include Tom Waits, Randy Newman, and Neil Young, among many others. They have been compared to Jimi Hendrix, CCR, The Who, and Queens of the Stone Age. The band has quickly developed a loyal fan base, thanks to their energetic live shows that feature their improvisational ability, musicianship and fresh-sounding arrangements.REVIEWS: &nbsp"Gotta love that badass Balkan blues!" &nbsp"Stellar throughout" -Jared Story, Uptown Magazine, November 11, 2007 &nbsp"living proof that solid rock 'n' roll can come from just about anywhere.""This talented power trio lay down a wide range of rockisms on their premier album and track for track it's one of the better indie-'Toba releases this year""you will definitely feel no pain listening to this little gem." &nbsp -Jeff Monk, Winnipeg Free Press, November 24 2007 &nbsp"Tunes that toggle between gritty blues-rock stompers, twangy CCR roots country-rock, Tom Waitsian boho jazz and white-boy reggae; and Nails every number to the floor. They weren't kidding about that Original part." -Winnipeg Sun You can buy our CD at these locations:Music Trader 97 Osborne Street Winnipeg, MB (204) 475-0077McNally Robinson 1120 Grant Ave Winnipeg, MB (204) 475-0483Into the Music 245 McDermot Ave B Winnipeg, MB (204) 287-8279

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