Background Orcs
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Past
OCT
03
2019
Cambridge, MA
Atwood's Tavern
I Was There
JUL
23
2019
Somerville, MA
The Jungle
I Was There
DEC
18
2018
Allston, MA
Wonder Bar
I Was There
SEP
25
2017
Cambridge, MA
Middle East
I Was There
JUN
08
2017
Cambridge, MA
The Lizard Lounge
I Was There
AUG
18
2016
Cambridge, MA
Atwood's Tavern
I Was There
JAN
21
2016
Cambridge, MA
Atwood's Tavern
I Was There
SEP
26
2015
Croydon, NH
Autumn Equinox Festival - Page FArm
I Was There
JUL
17
2015
Somerville, MA
Johnny D's
I Was There
JUN
09
2015
Boston, MA
Church
I Was There
MAY
07
2015
Cambridge, MA
Lizard Lounge
I Was There
APR
02
2015
Providence, RI
The Spot Underground
I Was There
MAR
18
2015
Cambridge, MA
Atwoods Tavern
I Was There
FEB
21
2015
Boston, MA
Church of Boston
I Was There
SEP
23
2014
Allston, MA
Wonder Bar
I Was There
AUG
26
2014
Boston, MA
Church
I Was There
NOV
23
2013
Worcester, MA
Spiritual Haze
I Was There
OCT
13
2013
Somerville, MA
Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club
I Was There
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About Background Orcs
The four members of Background Orcs combine musical styles and feels from around the globe to deliver a high-energy atmosphere for listeners as well as keep them on their toes with a unique sound that defies normal categorization. While some have attempted to package the Orcs' sound with brands such as "Deep Pocket Immersive Groove" or "Heady Psychedelic Jazz Fusion", one must experience the group first hand to grasp their diverse musical directions. Regardless of genre, constant craftsmanship by all four members has been a hallmark of Background Orcs from the very beginning and has led the group to having a formidable presence in the Northeast music scene, sharing stages with artists such as Bernie Worrell, Dopapod, Consider The Source, The New Mastersounds, Rebirth Brass Band, The Nth Power, and many more. In 2014 the Orcs dropped their first full length album Villains. The creative juices are ever flowing, and with enough material already written to record another full album, the Orcs have set their sights on world domination. Be afraid, the Orcs are coming to a town near you. The Story of how the Orcs were born: The Orcs came to being during our years together in college. It started with three of us. Noah, Scott, and Riley were classmates in the music department at Umass Dartmouth. One night, circumstances brought the three together late one night in the aftermath of some college debauchery when normally they all would have been in three separate places with other people. One thing led to another and Riley had the other two convinced the very best thing to do at 3 am would be to sneak past the Security, get into the music department, and Jam their hearts out. With reluctance, Scott and Noah eventually agreed. In the pitch black of a dead building, (usually bustling with hundreds of students during the day,) the three classmates carried gear up stairs, down hallways, and into the "Jam Room". Our hearts were racing, heads turning at every sound or sign of light, but eventually we were ready to play. Before the music started, Noah said "guys after all this I just want to say that whatever we play, there are no wrong notes". We sat and began. Time didn't matter, and we melted into our instruments. The three of us may have never played together again if we had not that night and it shows that taking risks in life can lead to incredible things. For some reason the only other topic besides music that was mentioned was all three of our coincidental love for Tolkien's world. That night the Background Orcs were born, and also a life-long friendship was forged. Every friday we got together at the end of the school week for a musical release. It wasn't long before Riley's friend Jake heard about the friday sessions, and wanted in on the action. He became an orc shortly after. All four of us can play the music we love without restrictions and improvise without fear of judgement from each other. We really feel that something special is starting and want to share it with the world. NEXT SHOW Dec. 31st at Maggies lounge with The Van Burens. Booking@backgroundorcs.com
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Genres:
Deep Pocket, Immersive Groove
Band Members:
Scott Lyman-Piano Percussion, Riley Stockwell-Guitar Percussion, Noah Lapierre-Drums, Tyler Kingsland- Bass
Hometown:
Boston, Massachusetts
No upcoming shows
Send a request to Background Orcs to play in your city
Request a Show
Similar Artists On Tour
Bandsintown Merch
Circle Hat
$25.0 USD
Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.0 USD
Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.0 USD
Circle Beanie
$20.0 USD
Concerts and tour dates
Past
OCT
03
2019
Cambridge, MA
Atwood's Tavern
I Was There
JUL
23
2019
Somerville, MA
The Jungle
I Was There
DEC
18
2018
Allston, MA
Wonder Bar
I Was There
SEP
25
2017
Cambridge, MA
Middle East
I Was There
JUN
08
2017
Cambridge, MA
The Lizard Lounge
I Was There
AUG
18
2016
Cambridge, MA
Atwood's Tavern
I Was There
JAN
21
2016
Cambridge, MA
Atwood's Tavern
I Was There
SEP
26
2015
Croydon, NH
Autumn Equinox Festival - Page FArm
I Was There
JUL
17
2015
Somerville, MA
Johnny D's
I Was There
JUN
09
2015
Boston, MA
Church
I Was There
MAY
07
2015
Cambridge, MA
Lizard Lounge
I Was There
APR
02
2015
Providence, RI
The Spot Underground
I Was There
MAR
18
2015
Cambridge, MA
Atwoods Tavern
I Was There
FEB
21
2015
Boston, MA
Church of Boston
I Was There
SEP
23
2014
Allston, MA
Wonder Bar
I Was There
AUG
26
2014
Boston, MA
Church
I Was There
NOV
23
2013
Worcester, MA
Spiritual Haze
I Was There
OCT
13
2013
Somerville, MA
Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club
I Was There
Show More Dates
About Background Orcs
The four members of Background Orcs combine musical styles and feels from around the globe to deliver a high-energy atmosphere for listeners as well as keep them on their toes with a unique sound that defies normal categorization. While some have attempted to package the Orcs' sound with brands such as "Deep Pocket Immersive Groove" or "Heady Psychedelic Jazz Fusion", one must experience the group first hand to grasp their diverse musical directions. Regardless of genre, constant craftsmanship by all four members has been a hallmark of Background Orcs from the very beginning and has led the group to having a formidable presence in the Northeast music scene, sharing stages with artists such as Bernie Worrell, Dopapod, Consider The Source, The New Mastersounds, Rebirth Brass Band, The Nth Power, and many more. In 2014 the Orcs dropped their first full length album Villains. The creative juices are ever flowing, and with enough material already written to record another full album, the Orcs have set their sights on world domination. Be afraid, the Orcs are coming to a town near you. The Story of how the Orcs were born: The Orcs came to being during our years together in college. It started with three of us. Noah, Scott, and Riley were classmates in the music department at Umass Dartmouth. One night, circumstances brought the three together late one night in the aftermath of some college debauchery when normally they all would have been in three separate places with other people. One thing led to another and Riley had the other two convinced the very best thing to do at 3 am would be to sneak past the Security, get into the music department, and Jam their hearts out. With reluctance, Scott and Noah eventually agreed. In the pitch black of a dead building, (usually bustling with hundreds of students during the day,) the three classmates carried gear up stairs, down hallways, and into the "Jam Room". Our hearts were racing, heads turning at every sound or sign of light, but eventually we were ready to play. Before the music started, Noah said "guys after all this I just want to say that whatever we play, there are no wrong notes". We sat and began. Time didn't matter, and we melted into our instruments. The three of us may have never played together again if we had not that night and it shows that taking risks in life can lead to incredible things. For some reason the only other topic besides music that was mentioned was all three of our coincidental love for Tolkien's world. That night the Background Orcs were born, and also a life-long friendship was forged. Every friday we got together at the end of the school week for a musical release. It wasn't long before Riley's friend Jake heard about the friday sessions, and wanted in on the action. He became an orc shortly after. All four of us can play the music we love without restrictions and improvise without fear of judgement from each other. We really feel that something special is starting and want to share it with the world. NEXT SHOW Dec. 31st at Maggies lounge with The Van Burens. Booking@backgroundorcs.com
Show More
Genres:
Deep Pocket, Immersive Groove
Band Members:
Scott Lyman-Piano Percussion, Riley Stockwell-Guitar Percussion, Noah Lapierre-Drums, Tyler Kingsland- Bass
Hometown:
Boston, Massachusetts
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