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Bonerama


NewMusicforOldFolks says …

As if to prove that there's no formula for making good music, three world class trombone players find each other in New Orleans (where else?) and decide "There's no reason we can't all be in the same band." Not only that they decide that they don't really need the rest of a horn section. OK, maybe a sousaphone occasionally in place of bass, but who says they need trumpets and saxophones? Three trombones, guitar, sousaphone and drums, and they kick butt. Check out the Led Zeppelin cover in the sampler below. Next from New Orleans, Obo-Mania.

Artist's Info

See them live: Tour dates

Record company: High Steppin'

Genre: Jazz, Funk

Bio (From the band's website)

Bonerama has always been hailed as “unlike anything you’ve ever heard before” … As their sound evolves and changes it’s still the best way to describe this 15-year-old powerhouse trombone touring band from New Orleans. In addition to changing the way people think about the trombone, the sound of Bonerama has become an influence and contribution to the sound of New Orleans music today. With newer acts such as Trombone Shorty and Big Sam’s Funky Nation joining them on on the national music scene, it’s New Orleans that has benefited with a newfound reputation as being a bonafide “Trombone Town.” These bands carry the trombone like the trophy it truly is in New Orleans. (more)

Spotify sampler

Recordings

Most Recent

SHAKE IT BABY (2013): Bonerama's most recent release Shake it Baby features appearances by special guests Dr. John, Mike Mills (R.E.M.) George Porter, Jr. (Meters), Dave Malone (Radiators) and Mike Dillon (Les Claypool). The album includes 12 fresh unreleased studio tracks. This is Bonerama’s sixth major release. The album is New Orleans through and through.

Others

  • Live at the Old Point (2001)

  • LIVE From New York (2004)

  • Bringing It Home (2007)

  • You Are Not Alone (2008, OKGo and Bonerama)

  • Hard Times (2009)

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