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Bonerama

Even in a city that doesn’t play by the rules, New Orleans’ Bonerama is something different. They can evoke vintage funk, classic rock and free improvisation in the same set; maybe even the same song. Bonerama has been repeatedly recognized by Rolling Stone, hailed as “the ultimate in brass balls” (2005) and praised for their “crushing ensemble riffing, human-feedback shrieks and wah-wah growls” (2007). Bonerama carries the brass-band concept to places unknown; what other brass band could snag an honor for “Best Rock Band” (Big Easy Awards 2007)? As cofounder Mark Mullins puts it, “We thought we could expand what a New Orleans brass band could do

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Bonerama gets the Led out

February 9, 2020

This week, let's take a look at some videos featuring the New Orleans band Bonerama, who will be returning to St. Louis to perform Thursday, March 20 at the Broadway Oyster Bar. Many StLJN readers will need no introduction, as Bonerama have been frequent visitors to our town over the past decade, most recently playing here ...

Monty Alexander, Trombone Shorty, Bonerama And More

by Joe Dimino
November 24, 2019

This week we open with a titan in the world of jazz, Monty Alexander. He does his rendition of “Day O Banana Boat" and discusses his latest Monk album and so much more. We also feature a Frank Sinatra tune to memorialize a big moment in the life of Monty. From there, we focus on the ...

A profile of Steve Coleman and more

by Joe Dimino
October 15, 2018

This week Neon Jazz profiles the life and prodigious work of Steve Coleman. From his most recent release, Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol. 1 (The Embedded Sets), to the early days of his career in 1985 with Motherland Pulse. The show features an interview with Steve Coleman about his life in music, playing live at ...

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Bonerama puts low brass on top

December 9, 2017

This week, StLJN's video spotlight shines on Bonerama, who will be back in St. Louis to perform on Saturday, December 16 at The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy. The New Orleans-based band puts the low brass on top, thanks to a three-trombone front line plus a sousaphone standing in for electric bass. Formed in 1998 by trombonists ...

Bonerama at the Iridium

by Mike Perciaccante
August 5, 2017

Bonerama The Iridium Early Show New York, NY July 29, 2017 Bonerama is one of the most genuine, unique and interesting bands to have come out of New Orleans. Bonerama incorporates jazz, brass, funk, fusion, gospel, soul, pop, rock, blues, a touch of alternative and even a bit of reggae ...

Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces Full Lineup For 16th Edition June 23 - July 1 - Nine Days, 325+ Shows, 19 Venues, 95 Free Shows, Youth Workshops & Jams

April 12, 2017

Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona have announced the lineup for the festival's 16th Edition. The nine-day festival returns to Rochester June 23 thru July 1 presenting more than 1500 artists from around the world in 325+ shows at 19 venues. The 2017 Festival will be presented in three series: the ...

The Last Waltz 40 Tour at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury

by Mike Perciaccante
February 18, 2017

The Last Waltz 40 Tour NYCB Theatre at Westbury Westbury, NY February 3, 2017 On November 25, 1976 (Thanksgiving), the Canadian-American rock group the Band gave its farewell concert at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom. The concert was filmed by director Martin Scorsese and made into the documentary, The Last Waltz. The ...

Bonerama at the Governors Island Beach Club

by Mike Perciaccante
July 13, 2014

Bonerama Governers Island Beach Club NolaFunk's 1st Annual Crawfish & Music Fest Governors Island, NY June 27, 2014 Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Those who speak French know what the phrase means. If you have ever been to jny: New Orleans, you've “lived" this phrase. If you've had the pleasure ...

Shake It Baby

By Bonerama

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2013
Track listing: Track Listing: She's Hurting; Close The Door; Funky Brown Shorts; I'm Lost; Look Out Lonely; Indian Red; I Don't Wanna Play Guitar; Hero; What You See; Swamped In; Let The Four Winds Blow; Manic Depression