The Big Motif
The Big Motif are a Colorado band consisting of Tony Pacello on guitar
and vocals, Hunter Roberts on bass, and Jeff Jani on drums. Formerly
called The Runnin Wild Band, in September 2009 the guys decided on a
name change that better represented the direction they were going
musically, and The Big Motif was born. Now 6 years into playing with
each other, this young group has molded a sound that combines elements
of blues, rock, reggae, jazz, and a host of other influences that
transcends an upbeat and groovy sound appealing to both younger and
older music fans alike.
The Big Motif have finished a new 7 song EP as well as a music video
to be released in March 2011. Produced by the band and their manager
Morris Beegle, they also enlisted Jamie Hillyer from Module Overload
Studios to track and mix it, and brought in Jeremy Lawton from Big
Head Todd and the Monsters to master it. The sound is more stripped
down than their debut CD and shows the group as an honest 3 piece rock
and roll band. With over 100 live performances in 2010, The Big Motif
have played on stages of all sizes and to diverse crowds throughout
the Rocky Mountain region.
“…this group of freshly minted minstrels — who look barely old
enough to shave — stormed onto the scene with the swagger and chops
of players twice their age. Move over, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Derek
Trucks: Make room for the Big Motif.” – Westword Magazine
“The Big Motif, a band that if I didn’t know better I would swear
formed just to prove to me that what I’ve been saying all these
years—- that music really is timeless—- is true. It’s like they
picked my brain for a handful of my best musical moments and put them
all together in a new package.” – Rockandreprise.net
“Chops, chops, chops! This impressive band is ready to take it’s
vision up a notch.”
- Music Connection
