'Respect’ at the Majestic celebrates ‘the best singers in Madison’ -Cap Times, March 2025. Full article
"The Big Payback band and 10 singers show 'R.E.S.P.E.C.T.' for 10 great female singers" -South Bend Tribune, July 2019. Full article
"A jazz-rock act anchored by the soulful vocals of Leah Isabel Tirado and a killer horn section." -Isthmus, January 2018. Full article
"Vocalist Leah Isabel Tirado['s] soulful voice helps The Big Payback navigate their ambitious R&B sound."
-Isthmus, 11/23/11. Full article
-Isthmus, 11/23/11. Full article
"Their full sound [and] sassy singer... had the audience feeling good, like The Big Payback knew they would."
-Isthmus, 12/16/11. Full article
-Isthmus, 12/16/11. Full article
"...The Big Payback is known for ambitious original tunes that challenge even the most talented instrumentalists."
-La Crosse Tribune, 9/27/15. Full article
-La Crosse Tribune, 9/27/15. Full article
"There is tremendous energy that comes with this crew. It is very difficult to sit still, the sound soaks right into your soul."
-Red Dragon TV, 2011. Full article
Article about our RESPECT show:
"...a musical revue that celebrates iconic women in music..."
-Herald Palladium, 8/9/18. Full article