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LaBamba’s Big Band

Richie Rosenberg – conductor/trombone
Alan "AJ" Johnston – bass trombone
Eric Starkman – trombone
Jason Forsythe – trombone
Ben Williams - trombone
Mark Pender – trumpet
Chris Anderson – trumpet
James Contiman – trumpet
Mike Spengler – trumpet
Frank Elmo – alto saxophone
Tommy Labella – alto saxophone
Joey Stann – tenor saxophone
Eddie Manion – baritone saxophone
Glenn Alexander – guitar
Bobby Bandiera – guitar
Sue Williams – bass
Rob ? – piano
David Longworth – drums

LA BAMBA'S BIGBAND
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www.labambaandthehubcabs.com

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We couldn’t believe our good fortune when we heard that LaBamba wanted to bring his Big Band to JUKESTOCK! OK so it meant making some slight technical adjustments the existing stage in order to accommodate the extra band members, but shortly after Sunday brunch, the Garden State Ballroom was once again reelin’ and a-rockin’ to some incredible sounds.

Photo (c) by Cheryl and Owen Cline
Photo (c) by Cheryl and Owen Cline

The Big Band (famous for its mega horn section) do a fantastic arrangement called "New Horse" which calls for Richie and his wonderful charismatic charm to conduct his fellow musicians as each (yes, each!) of them has an opportunity to perform solo. Add "When You Dance" (complete with "LaBamba" chant) and "Across 110th Street" to the band’s repertoire and you’ll have some idea of the energy these guys can produce when they get together.

LaBamba was ably assisted by the highly energized stage persona of Mark Pender and when they work together, they are dynamic! Sam and Dave?? Fuggedditt… we had Richie and Mark!
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Photo (c) by René van Diemen

In addition to the musicial extravaganza, the Big Band had so many members of the Asbury Jukes (past and present) it was like Mike Saunders’ incredibly detailed "Jukes Family Tree" had come alive.

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Photo (c) by Stan Lisowski


Photo (c) by  Maggie Powell

The Big Band delivered an awesome performance that ultimately concluded the first ever JUKESTOCK. We could not have wished for a better way to end the programme of events.

LABAMBA'S Big Band's Set List:

Crazy Horse - When You Dance - Testify - Killing Floor - Travellin’ High - Rockin’ ‘till Midnight -
I Need Love - Let The Good Times Roll - Across 110th Street - I Want A Little Girl - Move On Up -
I Thank You


Photo (c) by René van Diemen

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