Waterford ensemble Backroad Smokers Club blend funky beats, jazzy chords and psychedelic rock. The band consists of 5 core members that build a larger group of up to 12 around them. This features brass section, backing harmonies and guest collaborations from musicians/vocalists. Summer 2019 brought a headline show at Theatre Royal Waterford, a slot at All Together Now as an ‘Emerging Act to Watch’ and the headline slot on ’The Word Stage’ at Electric Picnic.
The band have released 3 singles this year (Music is a Movement, Get Out of Your Head & Colour the World) and are currently putting the final touches on their debut 10 track album due to be released early 2021.
You'll find them playing a headline live stream event from The Theatre Royal Waterford on Dec 22nd 2020.
“The boys are bringing that classic Funk, Rock, Psychedelic sound to a whole new generation of kids who’ve been brainwashed with cookie cutter pop music. Don’t sleep on Backroad Smokers Club” - Ray Colclough WLR FM