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Baak Gwai (bok gwhy) -noun
1. Derogatory Cantonese term for a caucasion (a.k.a. “white trash”)
2. Progressive Indie Rock band from Alabama
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Baak Gwai was formed in 2004 by John Snowden (vocals/guitar), Adam Pate (bass) and Chris Zeiler (drums). Together they create a sound best described as “indie-dance dance-rock revolution”. More simply put, “progressive indie rock”. Shortly after forming, the band recorded a 4-song demo, and started playing regionally. In early 2006, Baak Gwai released their first full length album (self titled) and added a fourth member, Bo Hicks (percussion/keyboards). In that same year, the band recorded a live album (unreleased). They are currently recording a 4-song E.P. and a 2nd full length, scheduled for release in early 2008. |
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Influences: Beer, liquor, cigarettes... Cursive, The Cars, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, The Beach Boys, Built To Spill, At The Drive-In, Braniac, Trans-Am, Wilco, The Four Tops, The Mars Volta, The Police, Archers of Loaf, Weezer, etc…
Notable bands they’ve played with: Fishbone, The Walkmen, Bobby Bare Jr., Elf Power, Maria Taylor, Colour Revolt, Captured! By Robots, The Show is the Rainbow, Joe Jack Talcum (of The Dead Milkmen), The Woggles, The Dexateens, Melt Banana
