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backflipannie

- Downingtown, PA Rock / Acoustic Rock

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Members: Lori Jacobs & Lynn Verdone

Label: Black Sheep Music

Manager: Phone 484.918.0855

Bio: Seeing backflipannie in action quickly confirms for the listener that this versatile duo is all about good music, positive energy and a good time. Backflipannie has been performing since 1997 and it's founding members, Lori Jacobs and Lynn Verdone, continue to deliver a diverse songlist that keep... See Full Bio

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“Next Friday will be a busy day for the two singer/songwriters that make up the West Chester act known as backflipannie. In addition to a highly-coveted "Voice of America" interview and performance, the duo will appear at Canal Street Pub to open for the erstwhile Reading act Inspector 9. Just another day for backflipannie. Backflipannie's musical conglomeration is a mixture of Lynn Verdone and Lori Jacobs. ”

— Jim Speese, Philly Music

“They're not the Indigo Girls, but they sure sound like them. West Chester-based Backflipannie, comprised of Lori Jacobs on guitar, vocals and trumpet and Lynn Verdone on guitar, vocals and keyboard, is a fusion of sweet harmonies and talented acoustic guitar playing. "We're very compatible on the creative side,"agrees Jacobs. The two started out playing with a "garage band" 15 years ago, lost touch, then joined forces in 1997 to form the acoustic duo Backflipannie. Jacobs describes their genre as one influenced by jazz and acoustic rock - with everything from ballads, to folk music, even one song that borders on a "Nancy Griffith type" of country. Their live act includes covers from artists like, you guessed it, the Indigo Girls, as well as Sara McLachlan, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and Bob Dylan. They've penned over 25 originals, with their latest CD release entitled Life Force.”

— Ashley M. Burkholder, Fly Magazine

“They have performed at festivals in Cologne, Germany and were finalists for the 1999 Lilith Fair Talent search. Their music has been played on WXPN out of Philadelphia as well as other radio stations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Russia and Brazil. This March the two released their second CD of original songs called "Life Force" under their own label of Black Sheep Music. ”

— Ruth Lambert, Downingtown Ledger

— Ashley M. Burkholder, Fly Magazine

— Jim Speese, Philly Music

“Life Force is the second release from Chester County's backflipannie. Beginning with the percussive opening chords of the title track, this music carries message and meaning. The duo's latest work is characterized by consistently strong songwriting, excellent vocal harmonies, and tight acoustic guitar interplay. The lyrics read as if they come from well-written diaries, and it's obvious that Lori Jacobs and Lynn Verdone put a lot of themselves into their work. As Jacobs explains, "The subject matter of our writing tends to stem from life experiences mostly, our own as well as others." And Verdone adds, "We noticed that we had this uncanny natural ability to really complement each other's playing styles. Sometimes when we listen back, we can't even tell who is playing which part. The same phenomenon occurs with our voices."”

— Thomas W. Smith, Stage & Screen - Making Tracks

“Jacobs and Verdone prove that you don't need the hard sound of a plugged-in rock band to deliver a strong message. ”

— Dave Cymerman, Downingtown Ledger

“The closest that these women from Philadelphia have gotten their guitars to Long Island was when they flew over it on their way to Europe during last year’s tour. These 1999 Lilith Fair finalists have been performing their brand of energetic acoustic rock since 1997 and have since released 2 successful full length CDs. The first "Open Cases" showcases the bands acoustic material, while their most recent release "Life Force" introduces their audience to an expanded sound with a full band to back them. It should be interesting to see what these artists pull out of their instrument cases for their Long Island debut. Backflipannie is credited with guitars, bass, keyboards, drums & brass on their "Life Force" CD . ”

— Liz C. Staton, LIPP

“Backflipannie (a group that specializes in the interesting name department) comes to Reading from West Chester, via Philadelphia and Allentown. The band is actually an acoustic rock duo featuring the talents of Lori Jacobs and Lynn Verdone, both of whom sing and play guitar. Jacobs hails from Allentown originally and has played a lot of different instruments over the years. As a trumpet player (at age 15) she began her prefessional music career playing with concert bands and orchestras throughout the state. She met her future musical partner, Verdone, in Philadelphia in 1985, when the two became part of the cover band, Attitude. Verdone was born in Philadelphia, and has been playing music, mainly keyboards, since kindergarten. She played with a wedding band, Twelfth Night, for eight years beginning when she was just 14; during this time she also took up singing.”

— Jim Speese, Reading Eagle

“Backflipannie played songs from both of their CD's, the mainly acoustic Open Cases and their new release, Life Force. Their set of inspired and sometimes very introspective songs had the concert-goers fishing through their pockets to purchase one or both of their albums, which were for sale after the show. ”

— Gabe Guiliani, Oxford Tribune

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backflipannie has a show on 12/08/2012 at 05:00 PM @ The Reh... in Rehoboth Beach, DE http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/158035133 #concert

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2012
Dec 8

The Rehoboth Ale House
Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | 5:00pm
The Rehoboth Ale House
Rehoboth Beach, DE, US
Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:00pm
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5pm to 8pm - Happy Hour(s)!
2012
Oct 11

Cutillo's Restaurant
Sanatoga, PA, US | 7:00pm
Cutillo's Restaurant
Sanatoga, PA, US
Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:00pm
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7pm to 11pm
2012
Sep 29

Beaver Creek Tavern
Downingtown, PA, US | 8:00pm
Beaver Creek Tavern
Downingtown, PA, US
Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Sep 6

Cutillo's Restaurant
Sanatoga, PA, US | 7:00pm
Cutillo's Restaurant
Sanatoga, PA, US
Thu Sep 06, 2012 7:00pm
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7pm until 10pm
2012
Jun 16

Beaver Creek Tavern
Downingtown, PA, US | 8:00pm
Beaver Creek Tavern
Downingtown, PA, US
Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:00pm
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