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Bones Solo Ensemble
Afro-beat / Rock / Reggae

""AfroTropiTronica""

SALIDA, Colorado
United States

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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   Bones Solo Ensemble: General Info
Member Since7/3/2006
Band Websitebonesdrums.com
Band MembersBones. Vocals, Didjeridoos, Steel Drums, Marimbas, Mallet Kat, Guitar, Drum Set, Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Campanas, Maracas, Shakere, Ganza, Guitar, Djembe, Djun Djuns...
InfluencesSantana, Peter Gabriel, Bob Marley, Ozomatli, Manu Chao, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Paul Simon, Mana, Frank Zappa, Los Van Van, Pink Floyd, Alpha Blondie, Fela & Femi, Tuku, Salif Kieta, Youssou N'Dour, Black Sabbath...this could take pages...
Sounds LikeEverything you hear is played live!

This video is narrated by NPR's Shanna Lewis and it gives an overview of Bones' Educational Programs as well as compressed footage and sound from some live performances.

Utilizing the most cutting edge technologies, Bones is able to play and layer a variety of unusual instruments (Marimbas, Steel Drums, Didgeridoos, Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Djembe, Djun Djun and Drum-set) with positive vocals in 4 languages to create a rich mosaic of complex, yet very accessable dance music.

When not on tour, Bones is also a multi-sport adventure guide who has worked in Central America, Europe and the United States. He loves to Hike, Bike and Sail (especially Wind Surfing!) Bones is a Class V Paddle Guide and Oarsman as well as a PSIA certified Ski and Snowboard Instructor, Rock Climbing Guide and ACA certified White Water Kayak Instructor.

Record LabelBare Bones Records
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Bones Solo Ensemble
Bones was the driving force behind JAKA for years,

plays with Shakedown Street and the Bruce Hayes Band now

and has toured for years with loads of bands in numerous countries but...

"Bones' Solo Ensemble" is like nothing you've ever seen before,

...unless of course...

you've already seen, heard and felt this amazing artists' show.

For over twenty years, Bones has honed his skills as a percussionist, singer, dancer, choreographer and producer to create a truly mesmerizing solo act.

A professional musician since 1986, Bones has toured extensively throughout Europe, the United States and the Caribbean. Bones' Solo Ensemble's infectious blend of undeniable dance grooves, soaring, upbeat vocals, theatrics and energetic, world dance moves leave audiences of all ages spellbound and stomping thier feet! Fusing the rhythms and melodies of Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America with Techno and Rock, Bones is a master of polyrhytmic performance.

Everything you hear is played live!


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Bones Solo Ensemble's Friends Comments
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meghan





Jun 30 2008 2:40 PM

Congratulations to you and your new wife!!!Best wishes to ya on a happy marriage!!!!
amanda





Jun 4 2008 8:13 AM

nice to see you bones!!! loved the show
The Grass Less Traveled





Feb 18 2008 8:05 AM

Hey Bones... Thanks for being our newest friend... Love the tunes! Sounds Great! .. Stop by and leave us a post sometime, we'd love to hear from you... Thanks Mike Gibson, The Grass Less Traveled
Laura





Feb 15 2008 11:03 AM

Great weekend! Can't wait to see a show soon, AND that DVD! didn't get a chance to see it. See you soon.
amanda





Jan 15 2008 10:47 AM

hey man!!! it's been ages since brian and i have seen you. if you are ever up here come check out the house and our dog. we would love to see you. hope all has been well love ya man
meghan





Dec 7 2007 11:13 AM

Howdy! How's it going? We are getting alot of snow up here right now, it's pretty cool!! Hope you have fun over the holidays! We hope to see you perform again someday!! Take Care~Meghan
Shakedown Street





Oct 6 2007 5:22 PM

meghan





Sep 21 2007 1:25 PM

Just wanted to say hello, hope your well!~Meg
USA Talent Agency





Sep 7 2007 11:49 AM

Thanks for the add request. You are now one of our top friends.
Ember





Aug 22 2007 5:17 PM

Hye!!
It was so great to see you the other weekend! Who knew I'd run into you at Mountain Fair!!
You looked like life is treating you well! Congrats on your music! I enjoyed your set, the gaper song was the best! Took me right back to Leadvegas!
Hopefully next time we can have sometime to chat. Keep that smile on your face!
Bee Real Muzick





Aug 7 2007 1:35 PM

Hey Bones the new tracks are sounding good "Pop A wheely"!
Jakethedrummer.com





Jun 20 2007 10:23 PM

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Mott





May 21 2007 9:16 AM

Hey, Bones Solo Ensemble, I got a couple of new tunes up, one much poppier than my norm but I like changing it up form time to time. Please give a listen when you have a sec and let me know whatcha think. Thanks, Man! Peace ! MOTT
~ Meowin' Mama ~





May 14 2007 7:02 PM

Comments for MySpace

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ORRINS JUICE





May 9 2007 8:04 PM


STILL LOVING THE JAMS MAN... I HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU DUDE!!! MUCH LOVE~peace~ Orrin
TOOLSHED





May 2 2007 4:53 AM


chunga chunga chunga!
candyhammer





May 1 2007 5:46 AM


Melissa Ivey





Apr 24 2007 11:40 AM

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rita





Apr 7 2007 9:18 PM

Hey! Loved your performance in Salida last weekend!
Letallis(Debut CD out now!!)





Apr 7 2007 6:09 AM

Hey everybody,

We just wanted to let you know that our new single from our upcoming cd, The World Awakened, is out. The finished cd is expected to come out in around 2 months or so. This is our way of saying thanks for being so patient when we were busy recording. Keep it metal!!

-Letallis
Adaamick Mendoza





Mar 26 2007 10:45 PM

Whats up friend? just coming by to show you some love... stay in touch and when you get a chance check out www.hunnypotunlimited.com and go to the radio option so you can hear a life performance on radio by ALMA.. Yeah I got to rep my band.. Much love and stay positive....

Adaamick
Mr. Steel





Mar 17 2007 9:27 AM

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PeterBankBand(Hystaria)





Mar 17 2007 3:49 AM

.
Hope you have a ROCKIN' Weekend
and St. Patrick's Day!! Hope all your
dreams come true, and you find your
pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
YOU ROCK, My Friend!!!!! :-)

Peace,
PBB

P.S. Happy St. Pattys BIRTHDAY
to my Dad!!!! :-) YOU ROCK!
.
DVS & Chantel





Mar 11 2007 6:23 PM

Bones Solo Ensemble, thanks for your support.

Come check out 8traC's "Winter into Spring" tour!

Sat Mar 17 Snowmass Village-Snowmass, CO

Fri Mar 23 Knotty Pine- Victor, ID

Sat Mar 24 2007 Halfmoon Saloon- Big Sky, MT

Tues Mar 27 Flanagan's- Whitefish, MT

Wed Mar 28 The Loft- Missoula, MT

Thurs Mar 29 Whisky Jacques- Ketchum, ID

Fri Mar 30 Miller's Crossing- Helena, Montana

Sat Mar 31 Dirt Bag Ski Ball @ The Eagle Club Bozeman, Montana

Fri Apr 6 Silver Crest Palace- Crestone, CO

Sat Apr 7 Stage Stop- Rollinsville, CO

Sat May 5 Cinco de Mayo @ Trilogy- Boulder, CO

Sat May 11 Grand Junction Jazz Fest- GJ, CO

Sun May 20 The Experience Festival- Boise, ID

and a few more tba....

Also......Every Monday night starting in March.
Appaloosa Grill, 16th & Welton, Denver
10p

"Edgy Modern Funk w/ Female Vocals, Hot Beats,
& Eruptions of Electronica"

http://www.8trac.net

..if you don't live in one of these areas, hollar and tell us to come your way!
Annie B.





Mar 1 2007 6:51 PM

Wow! GREAT MUSIC! Hope to see you soon!!!

Annie B.

Hey, by the way, did you see me on MTV's Rob & Big show? You can VOTE on my page if you thought Rob was cool or a jerk!!!
R.G.A.





Feb 28 2007 11:54 AM

maBONZo! thanks for the note dawg, you're all over the world as usual, boomhauer-style. Cali is freakin' EPIC, in every which way. will write more soon.
More reverb!
PeterBankBand(Hystaria)





Feb 17 2007 4:57 PM

.
Hey there Bones Solo Ensemble!

Thanks for being a friend to PeterBankBand!
Please visit our site and check out our new tunes!

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Mott





Feb 16 2007 10:09 AM

Hey, Bones Solo Ensemble, Thanx for being my friend. You can earn some positive Karma by voting for my video at:
http://rock.musicnation.com/v6f0 ! Either go to the site and vote or text V6f0 to NATION (628466). Thanks, Man!
Peace ! MOTT
Tara





Feb 14 2007 5:38 PM

Angel, I found that picture somewhere online. But you know i'll be making God sized prints next time I visit the beach :)
love love love & light,
Tara
Tara





Feb 13 2007 8:27 PM

hey! I found you by looking for music with steel drums and I liked your sound so much I added you :)

be blessed,
Tara
ORRINS JUICE





Feb 11 2007 8:25 PM


WHATS GOIN ON MAN!?
keep on jammin dude!
~ORRIN
Ehren Crumpler’s Mustang Revival





Feb 6 2007 5:15 PM

March 17th at the Aggie. Wasabi and Shakedown do it again!
Deep Banana Blackout





Feb 5 2007 9:05 AM



YOU HAVE BEEN ADDED!
-- THE BANANA PEOPLE


Mott





Feb 2 2007 10:13 AM

Hey, Bones Solo Ensemble, Great stuff you got goin' on here. If you get a sec please check out my new tune and video and let me know whatcha think. Whatch for more new tunes and video coming soon! Peace !
MOTT