biographical info
The Setbacks are an explosion of rawk. With dueling guitars, gang vocals, crunching bass and pounding drums – this is one band that has paid its dues in spades for a perch atop the Canadian indie rock circuit. From the band’s ability to lead the crowds into frenzied fits of thunderous hand clapping with songs like “Born on the River” to the duelling guitar attack of "Get 'Er Up", The Setbacks have received accolades for their blistering live shows from coast to coast. This rock machine has hit the ground running, stuck it into overdrive, and kept the tank full with a steady supply of Labatt 50, blown fuses and the primal desire to rock - pure and simple.
Surely the Setbacks don’t claim to have invented rock and roll; they're merely shaping it for their own selfish purposes. Clever songwriting and the pursuit of rock is what will keep this band going and scorching live shows is what will keep them coming back. So forget about that pregnancy test, reality TV shows or even that weird rash, remember instead these three simple syllables: the-Set-backs.
lineup
Trevor Kealey Lead axe - backup chops
Chris Saracino The traps
Steve Palmer Lead chops - backup axe
Paul Townsend Bass
influences
C'MON
Gluecifer
Hellacopters
Le Nombre
Thrush Hermit