Back Seat Driver was created in 2023 after Sam, Gil, Harland & Dara found themselves doing many gigs together throughout Saskatchewan.
Originally they were a backup band for Dara Schindelka, but over time found that they were creating their own style of music, one that had funky grooves and soulful elements that were unique to the group.
What’s unique about this 4 piece band is that the keys take the role of a lead guitar. Drums, bass & keyboard create a unique groove for Dara’s vocals to fill up the sound. This slight twist on a 4 piece band gives a fresh take on familiar jams.
The group has worked hard creating originals & booking shows in prairie towns throughout the long Saskatchewan highways and beyond.
Notable shows include:
Regina Jazz Festival – 2024, Art in the Garden Music Festival – 2024, Last Mountain Music Festival – 2023
Opened for Dara Schindelka Album Release 2024
Playing with funk band Lyssa & the Tri-Tones – 2024
Back Seat Driver is best served live. Their music and chemistry onstage is palpable. They love making music together and it shows. Made up of father and son Gil and Harland, and mother and son Dara and Sam, there is an intuition in their music that comes from familial roots.