Biography
Eight multi-instrumental members of The Buddhahood cook up a bubbling-pot of musical innovation, nuance, and pure groove power. The band's original style has been coined "World-ternative". Audiences hear Reggae, Calypso, Samba, Afro-beat, Funk, Blues, and Rock at every dance-inducing performance. Alongside the harmonic vocals, the poly-instrumentation includes mega-percussion, a full horn section, steel drums, bass, drums, and guitar.
Experience the dynamic, colorful, vivacious show that attracts audiences as eclectic as the band itself. Expect surprises, many dancing bodies, perspiration, an elevated heart rate, and creative songs as uplifting spiritually and emotionally as they are physically.
Blurring the imaginary line at the edge of the stage, The Buddhahood becomes one with the audience in unstoppable vibration and elemental harmony. "We let the music play us," says bassist Rick Whitney.
The Buddhahood regionally performs in support of their 2006 release, "Muddy Roots" and 2007's double live disc "Toasty," which is a testament to the late, great founder and Buddhahood Bodhisattva, Tony Cavagnaro. The Buddhahood is currently recording music for their new release expected in late 2009.
Instrumentation
Dave Ferreira - Steel Drums,Bari Sax, Jembe, Voc
Gabriel Costanzo - Trumpet, Voc
Courtney Balles - Alto Sax, Flute, Jembe, Voc
Rick Whitney - Bass, Jembe, Voc
Bob Olson - Guitar, Voc
Peet Mugnolo - Drums, Voc
Paul Hansen - Congas, Percussion, Surdu
Paul Mastriani - Timbales, Percussion
Discography
Rub the Buddha 1997
Welcome 1999
Live at Park Ave 2002
Live at Park Ave 2004
Live at the German House 2005
Muddy Roots 2006
Toasty: Live @ Park Ave Fest 2007 (2-disc Live CD)
Links
| http://www.thebuddhahood.com |