Big Mean Sound Machine at The Falcon

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BMSM’s collective of over 15 analog artists spread out over the US East Coast, bring together musical languages of West Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and North America that embraces even the hardcore fans of Traditional Funk and Avant-Garde Jazz. Big Mean Sound Machine's live shows are among the heaviest and the sweatiest!

With the release of their 3rd full-length studio effort, “CONTRABAND,” pushes the band further into uncharted territory. Working with engineers Matthew Sacuccimorano (Johnny Dowd, Jennie Lowe Sterns, Black Castle) and Grammy-winner Robert Hunter (Branford Marsalis, Raven) provided a unique dynamic. Hunter’s mastery of analog technolog, as in the 1970’s-era Triton console (originally built for Elvis Costello, and frequently used by legendary Zydeco outfit Donna The Buffalo) and the 2” reel-to-reel tape machine it feeds, brings a whole new human dimension to the sound- especially on vinyl....

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http://www.bigmeansoundmachine.com/
BMSM’s collective of over 15 analog artists spread out over the US East Coast, bring together musical languages of West Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and North America that embraces even the hardcore fans of Traditional Funk and Avant-Garde Jazz. Big Mean Sound Machine's live shows are among the heaviest and the sweatiest!

With the release of their 3rd full-length studio effort, “CONTRABAND,” pushes the band further into uncharted territory. Working with engineers Matthew Sacuccimorano (Johnny Dowd, Jennie Lowe Sterns, Black Castle) and Grammy-winner Robert Hunter (Branford Marsalis, Raven) provided a unique dynamic. Hunter’s mastery of analog technolog, as in the 1970’s-era Triton console (originally built for Elvis Costello, and frequently used by legendary Zydeco outfit Donna The Buffalo) and the 2” reel-to-reel tape machine it feeds, brings a whole new human dimension to the sound- especially on vinyl.

2013 saw BMSM collaborating with Ghanaian vocalist Yao Foli “Cha Cha” Augustine, along with members of his reggae band Mosaic Foundation, under the name Cha Cha & The Ndor Band. The Ndor Band released the record “Food For Thought,” to raise funds for the Ndor EcoVillage, founded by Augustine in his home village in Ghana, which teaches permaculture and other sustainable farming practices to local farmers.

The Band:
Angelo Peters: Bass/Synths/Organs/Guitars/Percussion
Andrew Klein: Drums, Cymbals, Percussion, Effects
Dan Barker: Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Moog Synth, Effects
Ray McNamara: Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Dana Billings: Moog Synth, Organs, Percussion
Lucas Ashby: Congas, Percussion
Bobby Spellman: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Melodica
Alicia Aubin: Trombone
Jamie Yaman: Baritone and Tenor Saxophone
Tyler Burchfield: Baritone Saxophone

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