Big Meat

What is the essencethat is"Big Meat"? The signature sound that originates from four close friends can only be described as Rock n Roll. In our rural hometown of Pomfret, CT, located in the northeast Quiet Corner of the state, we started to learn how to play our instruments together in 1995. While most kids in Pomfret complained of boredom, we entertained ourselves with music. By the year 2000, Big Meat had successfully taken the "Quiet" out of the "Corner" and replaced it with juicy grooves, high-intensity and climaxing improvisation, and completely original compositions. We performed constantly in high school, producing our own shows from the lights to the sound. On summer weekends we set up a shoddy PA system and threw a rug on the grass to play at local parties. We always had fun and established such a strong subconscious level of musical connection that we knew Big Meat was something special by the time we graduated high school in 2001. Big Meat was separated during our college years because we attended different schools. We dealt with our separation as best we could, coming together during the breaks and summer months to play clubs, festivals, bars, and parties throughout New England and Pennsylvania. When school was in session we played occasional college gigs. While most bands might break up in the midst of such adversity, our separation only improved our sound. At our respective colleges, we all formed and lead our own musical side-projects that expanded our musical diversity and pushed our individual skills to the limit. When playing in Big Meat, any member can steal the show, but in these various side projects, we were each expected to carry the show on our shoulders. Each time we reunited, our instinctual musical connection remained, and each member was more musically-capable, more confident, and more eclectic and versatile then ever before. In college, our minds had matured, and webegan to understandourroles in the band. It became more and more evident that when our forces combined, we were Big Meat. Its the band that is the show, not any one individual. It is the unique outcome of our jolly foursomes collaboration that makes us special. The music is deep and often complex. The lyrics are stories ranging from monsters invading the house to anecdotes about dreaming youre a golden retriever, taking you through adventures like getting sprayed by a skunk and running from the dog catcher. We maintain a steady humor but also delve into the more serious inquiries of the human state, such as our own wish to make music for everybodys enjoyment, including ours. In addition to written compositions, the Big Meat live experience also includes raw moments of pure spontaneity, exhibitingthe obvious love that we have for playing music together. Our passion is to share these moments with you. "We offer you a banquet, sounds that will move you and stir you to dance. We hope our musical passion will merit appreciation,so the truth (raw joy!)may fill our banquet hall." In August, 2005, Big Meat relocated to Orlando, FL, to be a full-time touring band. Big meat has completed three album s of original material. They are Its Whats for Dinner (copyright 2001), Bigger than the Bun (copyright 2002), and To Be Perfectly Frank (copyright 2005). We are coming to a venue near you! Peace and live well. Sincerely, Big Meat