Backbeat Foundation

Mia is one of those rare young talents that can sing about life, love, and loss and make listeners feel it. With lyrics so personal, so mature, and so direct, she has established herself as an artist to watch. In early 2006, Mia and a few talented friends joined forces as a Funk-Rock & Soul group that was quickly haile...d as “New Orleans’ hottest buzz band” by the City’s own, Where Y’at Magazine. The band made an instant impression on the local music scene playing legendary New Orleans’ stages like Tipitina's, Howlin Wolf, Blue Nile, Carrollton Station, and The Parish at the House of Blues, to name a few. The sultry vocals of lead singer Mia Borders take main stage and demand full attention; all the while the band backs her with great ability and a few surprises of their own. Recently, the group traveled to Nashville to record their latest release Southern Fried Soul, the bands first full-length studio release. Produced by Mia Borders and hitmaker William J. Smith, the album features all original songs, written by rhythm guitarist Borders and arranged with her band – Pablo Gonzalez (bass), Nick Hingel (drums), and Kyle Sclafani (lead guitar).Read More