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Banyan
Jazz / Experimental / Punk

"Banyan"

LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Last Login:  10/6/2008
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Member Since1/30/2006
Band Websiteperkinspalace.com/01_home.html
Band MembersBANYAN ALUMNI: Stephen Perkins (solid), Willie Waldman (solid) Norton Wisdom (solid), Mark Nashita, Mike Watt, Nels Cline, Thurston Moore, Flea, Jon Fruscainte, Rob Wassreman, Steve Kimock, Herman Greene, Calvin Newborn, Charles Owens, Buckethead, Charlie Hitchcock, Martine LeNoble, Stafford Floyd, Steve Mackay, Dave Arron, Daniel Shullman, Tommy D, Tom Lemke, Tony Franklin, John Avila, Clint Wagner, Andrew Miller, Brian Jordan, Woody Aplanalp, Pete Mazich, Petra Hayden, Leo Chelypov, Joe Biaza, Cindy Juarez, Joey Klaparda, Bad Ass, Ross Rice, Norwood Fisher, David Turin, Mike Mattioli, Fahred Hawk, Ray White, DJ Logic, Bobby Vega
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Nov 4 2008 8:00P
DiPiazzas Long Beach, CA
Nov 5 2008 8:00P
The Mint Los Angeles, CA
Nov 6 2008 8:00P
Air Condition Venice, CA

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   About Banyan

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Banyan is an art rock band with heavy jazz and punk influence based in Los Angeles, CA. The core of the group features Stephen Perkins (Janes Addiction & Porno For Pyros) on drums and Willie Waldman (Memphis Horns & Snoop Doggie Dog) on Trumpet. The rest of the roster is a rotating of amazing guest musicians listed on the left.


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carmine





Oct 9 2008 10:10 PM

Finally uploaded images from April's Red Devil gig. That was a kick ass show! Hope to see you back up in SF or Oakland (the Uptown) again soon!

check my page for pics. -c
Cucuy’s Flamenco





Oct 9 2008 7:38 AM

Cant wait till nov.5th at the mint! L.A... is it nels or woody? either way ill cum! in my pants! hahahaha take a listen to my flamenco it would be an honor.
Spice and the RJ band





Oct 6 2008 4:25 PM

THANX!
TAKE CARE!
SKÅL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PHREAKSBASKET





Oct 6 2008 3:57 PM

banyan, one of my favorite bands!!!
come to florida some time, at some point, please.
JIBILIAN





Sep 30 2008 3:32 AM

Incredible show in SD!! Amazing as always. Honored to open for you guys once again. Hope to do it again in the future.

Gary
24th Peak Project





Sep 29 2008 8:43 PM

Bring Banyan back to Denver! Don't worry, if you can't find a bass player for the gig, I'll do it! Hah!
Mighty Moshe





Sep 24 2008 12:25 AM

love you guys! thanks for the add!
VANESSA hippy for life





Sep 23 2008 8:48 PM

You guys are great!
Peace!
20 GRIT





Sep 18 2008 5:53 PM

thanks for adding us.
MP


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Sep 12 2008 4:56 AM

Denver, Colorado New Year's Eve Hotel Packages!!!

Starting as low as $55 a person a day!!!!

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Morey





Sep 11 2008 11:56 PM

Hey from the Wyo. Is the coolness coming
Hoboe





Sep 11 2008 9:27 PM

Hey, we really enjoyed your set at Hempstock. You really set the perfect tone for early morning. You were a tough act to follow, but we plugged along anyway, with a wet dampened oboe under a foggy moon... hope to see you again. Come back to Potland and play sometime! We'll open for you! ;-)
Bradley on the drums


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Sep 10 2008 4:59 AM

Thanks for the joy of music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genius of Insanity





Sep 10 2008 3:24 AM

Thanks for the ADD !!!
Great show in Long Beach !!!

Roy
Genius of Insanity - Manager
DRUM BUM





Sep 4 2008 2:56 PM

Thanks for accepting me as a friend on MySpace! Come check out our site for bi-monthly ads on special promotions and new merchandise for drummers and musicians!
Drinkin in Santa Monica Bars





Aug 26 2008 6:09 PM

$100 BAR TAB GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!

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NEW WINNER EVERY FRIDAY!!!!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!
Bob Bergeron...bass playin’ fool





Aug 20 2008 11:16 PM

Great honor to share the stage with you guys at HempStock.What a night, eh? Watch out for the lightning.....
King Crimson tribute by The Great Deceivers


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Aug 16 2008 9:07 AM

Hi guys!
We are playing on Friday the 22nd
Thanx.
the mayflies





Aug 11 2008 6:40 PM

Sheesh...Banyan rules.
♥LiL MiSs SuNsHiNe♥.......





Aug 10 2008 9:16 PM

I saw you guys live in Springdale at The bit n spur.... freakin were amazing!! I love Norton Wisdom as part of the show!! damn!!! A show I will never forget!!!!!!!!!!
swampvoodoo





Aug 10 2008 5:52 PM

SwampVoodoo stopin' in ta say howdy an ta thank ya an send back some SwampVoodoo love.
Slick Black truck drivin' man.....
Jeremy





Aug 7 2008 4:07 PM

CO. awaits!!!
bguitars





Aug 6 2008 5:08 PM

Hi !Very thanks for your ADD !Ciao !Grazie..from italy..Andrea
PUPUT_12(LOOKING FOR LABEL)





Aug 6 2008 3:24 AM

Greeting fr0m indonesia..L0VE UR MUSIC.thanks f0r the friendship Banyan
Gatekeeper





Aug 6 2008 12:40 AM

Banyan,

Thank you kindly for your friendship.

Gatekeeper.
TigerShark





Aug 5 2008 9:08 PM

El Sexxo is my theme song~ You guys kicked into it as I entered a club you played in once.
That was so COOOOL!
WELCOME to our CIRCLE. heh
Get it?
Circle o' SHARKS!!
~Tiger
Angela





Jul 26 2008 3:30 PM

saw/talked to you guys in Hollywood last month, killer show. You guys should do Vegas, the scene here would love what your music does to the body. Hope to meet again- peace, Angela from 'Moksha'
GODBROTHERS





Jul 18 2008 2:31 AM

You guys are GREAT!
Glad to be friends!
More tracks Comin' Soon...
LOVE & LIGHT,
~God Bros.
King Crimson tribute by The Great Deceivers


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Jul 17 2008 8:40 PM

Thank you very much 4 the add BANYAN!!!!

We are a new King Crimson tribute band.

Our very first show is on Friday, August 22nd in West Los Angeles.

Any Crimson fans out there?.....Add us please!!!

Thank you!
JUEGO LISTO





Jul 17 2008 8:36 PM

JUEGO LISTO NOW @ARCHIVE.ORG FREE LIVE SHOW DOWNLOADS!!!
WINDJAMMER’S





Jul 17 2008 8:21 PM

Hello
many thanks from France
for the add it's a real pleasure
to be in the lot of your friends
it's a nice day for us
Long life at your and our music

friendships

gihem for Windjammer's
Stone Lizards





Jul 17 2008 4:33 PM

hi guys, thx for the add!
how's going??
CHICKIN’





Jul 11 2008 3:31 AM

GReat Show in Long Beach!
xxAudra&Vanessa
CHICKIN'
HARD


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Jul 6 2008 6:00 AM

Sending out Happiness and Positive Energy for Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow and The Future =) WWW.HARDFEST.COM JULY 19, 2008 SHRINE EXPO HALL =)
Gerald





Jun 29 2008 10:49 PM

cant wait to see you at sams!!!!
Pascal





Jun 25 2008 12:44 PM

Bonjour
thanks for the friendly add
very intersting sound
I like your universe
best wishes from France
Pascal
wendy





Jun 17 2008 1:58 PM

im happy to be your friend....:>))))
lotsa luv,
wendy
Morey





Jun 16 2008 10:18 PM

Hey boys, I don't see J.H. Wyo dates yet, keep on grovin'
Ambersonian





Jun 12 2008 8:15 AM

Can't wait to see you guys at Saffari Sam's! It'll be my first time seeing you in LA...usually it's up in Northern Cali with my girl Smoke-a-bowl Nicole. :)
The Sherwood Forest





Jun 11 2008 9:21 AM

What it do, Banyan?

~ TSF
Norman Sands Photography


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