Moondogmusic

MOONDOGS GYPSY BLUES BAND “blues is life. such is blues” Moondog Gypsy Blues Band is a three piece original blues band, developing their sound from the masters of old & new, such as Lightnin Hopkins, Tom Waits, and Bo Diddley. Frontman Moondog uses a variety of guitars including slide and resonators, along with harp to complement his authentic, growling vocal. The rhythm is provided by Kate La Jam playing stand UP drum kit, cajone & percussion, and “Thumping Jack” Dunbar on bass guitar. So what makes MGBB rise above being just another blues band? Simply put, Moondog Gypsy Blues Band has a stage presence thatʼs raw, unedited MOJO. Their signature is simple yet strong drum rhythms supporting Moondogʼs gutsy guitar and vocals, with the bass providing the heartbeat. These guys really feel the blues, its blues with fangs, black hats,old suede shoes, and a kick of cabaret for eye-candy. Original, traditional and modern blues synthesized into a sound that gets you dancing and howling at the moon. Based in Far North Queensland, MGBB have toured the East Coast, Northern Territory and New Zealand, supporting the likes of Eugene ʻHideawayʼ Bridges, Jeff Lange, Chris Finnen, Jimmy Barnes, Midge Marsden, Wayne Mason and the Hipshooters. In May 2011 they will be playing it “fat” at the Cairns Blues Festival, lining up with names like Eric Bibb, The Mason Rack Band, Chase the Sun, Claude Hay and more.