Baak Gwai was formed in Tuscaloosa, AL by John Snowden (vocals/guitar), Chris Zeiler (drums), and Adam Pate (bass) during the summer of 2004. By the fall of 2004, their first recordings were completted, a four song demo ("Just A Demo"). Since early 2005, the band has been playing shows throughout the southeast, opening for several noteable bands, such as Jet By Day and Fishbone, resulting in local and regional press coverage. The band is currently recording their first EP, scheduled for release in fall 2005.