THE BOOGIE HUSTLERS /
BACKSTABBING GOOD PEOPLE

THE BOOGIE HUSTLERS


The Boogie Hustlers began piecing itself together in 2003. Creating original music in the vein of the greats, the band started a forward-thinking musical evolution. Drawing from numerous styles including Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock, Jazz, and time-tested Pop music, The Boogie Hustlers are seven years deep into a journey of expanding musical horizons. Their mission: to bring positivity and spirituality back into the live music scene and onto the radio.
On stage and on record what comes across is the honesty and passion of the players involved. The vision of bandleader and founding member Sean Rig is evident in every carefully orchestrated note and lyric on the album "122 Ellsworth," the group's debut release. Released in January 2006 the album quickly garnered critical acclaim beyond just the Pittsburgh music scene. Making it into high rotation airplay at WYEP-FM brought the Hustlers a new fanbase. Making it onto the reputable radio station's year-end top 50 Albums list gave the band an added boost and made their selection by Leeway's Homegrown Music Network as the Best New Band of 2006 that much sweeter. The Boogie Hustlers' realm of touring options began to open up.

The Hustlers' live shows are where they really shine playing venues all over the eastern half of the country. Vermont to Georgia, North Carolina to Illinois, New York City to Pittsburgh and everywhere in between fans that have been touched by the band's positive dance music, in turn, make it worthwhile for this cast of musicians to spread the love in greater swaths of the country.

On vocals, lyrics, and guitars Sean Rig represents the lower register of the Boogie Hustlers voice. Vince Wylie, also on vocals and lyrics, is the group's natural frontman, cruising the stage and singing soul-style. David "Chapman" Jamison rocks the drums, holding down the beat so strong it compels people to their feet. The other half of the guitars mentioned earlier, Ryan Meals, keeps the music steady and soulful day in, day out.

Past performances with Soulive, Gov't Mule, Brazilian Girls, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Vince Welnick, Jerry Garcia Band, Oteil Burbridge, Tea Leaf Green, Lotus, DJ Williams Projekt, Poogie Bell Band, the legendary guitarist Melvin Sparks, The 10th Annual All Good Festival, The 8th Annual GratefulFest, Zen Tricksters, The Bridge, The Jarflys (Jimmie's Chicken Shack), ekoostik hookah, Donnie Iris and many more have showcased the band's talent. Now, let them perform for you.

BACKSTABBING GOOD PEOPLE

The Backstabbing Good People, a Pittsburgh based band, are a lot like the city they live in. Sure, on the outside, Pittsburgh is dirty. It's funky and loud. There's an unmistakable grime that covers everything. But 'burgh dwellers know that underneath all of that is a wealth of soul. There are stories that need to be told.

The Backstabbing Good People take rock, blues, funk, reggae and hip-hop and mash it up into one big mess. They call it soul music. And they use it to tell you the stories they've got buried deep down. Stories about bars. Stories about catching the bus. Stories about keeping the people you love close to you.

They released their debut album "Before There were Cell Phones" in August of 2010. They are currently recording material for a new record. They have played venues in Pittsburgh such as Club Café, The Rex Theater, Club Diesel, Sing Sing, Hard Rock Cafe and The Thunderbird Café. They were part of the 2011 Johnstown Flood City Music Festival, which was headlined by Gregg Allman. The group has opened for Eli 'Paperboy" Reed at the Rex Theater. Also Tea Leaf Green at The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Arts Festival. Along with working with other many talented artist from the area such as Jimbo Jackson & The Soupbones, The Group stays busy playing festivals all year round. Their song "Family Tree" has been feautured on 91.3 WYEP along with a live performance on KDKA News.