Throwback was formed out of Montreal during the early 2002 year. Singer/songwriter Erik Lind teamed up with lead guitarist Mike Libis and percussionist Micah Shapiro to form an unique multi-genre blend of music. The following year saw a steady increase in support for the McGill University trio as they recorded the “Misconceptions EP” and kept up a regular schedule of shows in and around the Montreal area. With their unique blend of musical styles Throwback created a music to call their own ,mixing elements of rock, folk and hip hop into an acoustic fusion. The combination of tight harmonies, strong instrumental foundation, and innovative percussive techniques allows Throwback to stand out amongst the rest. In the early 2003 year, Throwback welcomed bass player Lisa “Dee” Perusse to the group. Since then Throwback has been in the studio, in attempts to complete their first full length album, and has continued to play in both Montreal and the North-Eastern United States.

Similar Artists

Guster, Dispatch, Blue Rodeo, CSNY

Influences

Dispatch, The Weakerthans, Trey Anastasio, Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, The Eagles, Jack Johnson, Guster, Badly Drawn Boy, Blue Rodeo

Bio

Emerging from a music scene in Montreal best known for its electronic indie-pop bands, Throwback stands out as a unique export from their Canadian hometown. With influences drawn from such diverse genres as roots rock and hip-hop to jazz and folk, the foursome's music is an original blend that has put them in the company of the college rock greats that laboriously tour the New England college/prep school circuit. While comparisons have been made to the likes of Guster, Dispatch, fellow-Canadians Blue Rodeo, G Love, and even CSNY, Throwback has truly developed their own addictive fusion of harmonious acoustic pop-rock fuelled by seamless harmonies, a strong instrumental foundation, and innovative percussive techniques.

Throwback was formed in early 2002. Singer/songwriter Erik Lind teamed up with lead guitarist Mike Libis and percussionist Micah Shapiro to form the musical foundation of the current band. The following year saw a steady increase in support for the McGill University trio as they recorded the Misconceptions EP and kept up a regular schedule of shows in and around the Montreal area.

As Throwback moved across the border to play to new and welcoming ears in the US, audiences continued to be captivated by charismatic songwriting, energy-rich performances, and the endearing level of intimacy the band manages to retain with its crowds. Says Lind, "I think the best part of the night for us is having a beer with people after the show. We like to stick around and