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Artist description
This is no classic rock band! The Paisley Project
is about classic songs played with new energy and
fresh emotion. Hypnotic grooves. Rich vocal harmony.
Creativity and inspiration. A cosmic swirl of
psychedelic sounds and dance beats that blow your
mind on a musical trip through time, and a musical
treat for fans of Sixties and Seventies pop,
psychedelic rock, and Motown.
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Music Style
Classic rock and pop |
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Musical Influences
Beatles, Hollies, Hendrix, Cream |
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Similar Artists
Byrds, Mamas and Papas |
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Artist History
In New England's active music scene of the mid-70s,
Linda, David, Tom, Mike and Tim were standouts in
separate bands, chasing the dream and playing venues
across Boston and MetroWest. In 2002, after years
of mutual admiration for their respective talents,
they met socially for the first time - to jam,
experiment, and play favorite songs together. They
also discovered a common love for the best rock
and pop music of the 60s and 70s. The results were
magic, leading to a decision to perform together
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Group Members
Linda Chase (vocals, keyboards) is recognized as
one of the finest vocalists in the country, touring
nationally in support of Foreigner, Pat Benatar,
Joe Cocker and many others.
After performing on the New England progressive
rock scene throughout the late '70s and '80s in
bands such as Image and Linda's League, her band
"3 Speed" was signed to MCA records in 1985.
Linda was a featured vocalist with the R&B band
"Soul City", performing at DisneyWorld and across
the East Coast.
An accomplished songwriter, keyboardist, MIDI
programmer, vocalist and producer, Linda has
written and arranged songs for over a dozen major
feature films. Her work has been featured in
Billboard, MTV, and other music video stations in
nationwide markets. Linda's voice is heard
nationally on literally thousands of radio and TV
spots. Linda performs with Yamaha keyboards and
considers Aretha Franklin and The Beatles her
primary influences.
Tom Yates (vocals, lead guitar) was born in Houston,
Texas and now makes his home in Hudson, MA. After
studying guitar and piano at the Berklee College
of Music he played on numerous Boston-area recording
sessions, including demo projects with Ric Ocasek,
Ben Orr and Greg Hawkes (The Cars).
After touring with the Estes Boys in the '70's,
Tom played with Fair, Yates, and Betschart, a trio
performing an eclectic mix of pop, folk and art
rock music to standing-room only crowds.
Tom's Gibson 12-string electric guitar is heard on
many Paisley tunes, complemented by his fiery solo
work on electric and acoustic 6-string. In his
collection of over 50 vintage and custom guitars
Tom selects a '64 Gretsch 6120 and a custom '72
Fender Strat as his favorites. Tom gets inspiration
from the work of Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and Chet
Atkins.
David Lavalley (vocals, guitar) originally from
Fitchburg, Massachusetts, returned to Boston after
an extended stay in Detroit, Michigan. After studying
violin (!) with a member of the BSO at 12 years of age,
Dave bought an acoustic guitar and never looked back.
Dave's stage experience began in a college production
of Shakespeare's Macbeth, leading to regional musical
theatre and summer stock. As lead vocalist and guitarist,
he has performed with countless bands, including Numbers,
Dancer, Gene Pool and an acoustic duo with BMI artist and
songwriter Don Hill.
Dave's vocals are heard on numerous radio and television
spots, and he continues to produce recordings by
new artists. In concert David relies on his
Rickenbacker 360 Jetglo guitar, and his vocal
style is influenced by musical heroes John Lennon
and David Crosby.
Tim Leavitt (vocals, bass) lived his early years in Southborough, Massachusetts and now makes his home in Northborough. After deferring admission to Berklee, Tim toured New England with premier rock acts Ice (managed by Tim Collins of Aerosmith fame) and Circus as lead guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and arranger for many years.
An award-winning songsmith, Tim's also recorded tunes with Boston-based rockers L88 and appears as a vocalist on a soon-to-be-released rock opera, The Journey of Devon James.
In The Paisley Project, Tim plays a Fender Precision bass and uses Gallien-Kruger amplifiers. Inspired by The Beatles, Tim continues to be an avid fan of all Sixties music and maintains a vintage record collection with well over 1,200 classic vinyl recordings by the original artists.
Michael Macrides (drums) was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts and continues to live and work in the Hub city. He currently studies drums with Ken Hadley (The Kenny Hadley Big Band) and has performed throughout New England with acts like BigBucks and Numbers.
Recently Michael received critical acclaim for his creative percussion work supporting poet Richard Martin, in concert readings of original poetry read by the author. He names The Beatles, Todd Rundgren and legendary drummer Steve Gadd as his primary musical influences.
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Instruments
Electric 12-string Gibson guitar, Rickenbacker 360 electric 6-string, Martin acoustic guitar, Fender Precision bass, Yamaha drums, Yamaha synths |
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Location
Boston, MA - USA |
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