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.

Music Style Classic rock and pop

Musical Influences Beatles, Hollies, Hendrix, Cream

Similar Artists Byrds, Mamas and Papas

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 as The Paisley Project.

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.

Instruments Electric 12-string Gibson guitar, Rickenbacker 360 electric 6-string, Martin acoustic guitar, Fender Precision bass, Yamaha drums, Yamaha synths

Location Boston, MA - USA

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