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Jambo

About Me

Welcome! JAMBO is a fun rootsy family band. It all began when I started writing songs for my own daughter. I wanted her to have some cool grooves to listen to with positive and fun lyrics. My ultimate goal was to create great roots music for both children and their parents. It’s funky family music with excellent musicianship, solid grooves, and kid-friendly lyrics. The songs speak to children’s imaginations. They are about growing up, sharing, and the inclusion of all children. They promote self-esteem, independence, and celebrate individuality. And, of course, some are just about dancing and having fun. I hope you enjoy the music as much as I enjoy playing it. Thanks for stoppin' by! Come back soon! -JAMBO

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Member Since: 01/03/2007
Band Website: http://www.jambojam.com
Band Members: Steve Pierson (Vocals, Guitar, Slide Guitar) Melinda Leigh McGraw (Vocals and Assorted Knick Knacks) Mike "The Murph" Murphy (Keyboards) Philip Bynoe (Bass Guitar) Gary Mallaber (Drums) With Special Guests: Laurence Juber, Herb Pedersen, Steve Gregan, Herman Mathews, Tor Hyams, David Leach, Lynn Davis, Justin Asher, Steve Ferrone, Phil Chen and Granville Ames.
Influences: Jambo is a muscial journey that transports you though the roots of American music. One part Mississippi Delta, one part New Orleans street corner, and one part Chicago juke joint, JAMBO is all parts fun. The songs speak to children’s imaginations. They are about growing up, sharing, and the inclusion of all children. They promote self-esteem, independence, and celebrate individuality. And, of course, some are just about dancing and having fun.
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A groovy, funky, soulful, Jambo-full of good time music!Parents' Choice Recommended Award Winner Los Angeles Music Award Nominee, Finalist 2008 International Songwriting Competition..
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Record Label: Got The Blues Music

My Blog

JAMBO is an LA Times "Hot Pick"

Just wanted you all to be the first to know that JAMBO's show at the Skirball Center this Sunday is an LA Times, "Hot Pick"! Get your tickets now and check us out Thursday in "The Guide" at The LA Ti...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:17:00 GMT

Jambo Wins a Parent’s Choice Award!

Just wanted everyone to know that JAMBO has won a Parent's Choice Award. Here is the link to check it out on their site. I've also include their review of "Lucy's Parade"http://www.parents-choice.or...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:58:00 GMT

Jambos "Bounce" now an ISC FINALIST!

I wanted everyone to know that JAMBO's song, "Bounce" is now a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. A pretty cool achievement out of about 15,000 entries.Now we need your help to ge...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:20:00 GMT

Upcoming Show at McCabe’s!

Hey Everybody,We've got a really great show coming up that you won't want to miss. I'm really hoping to get everyone out for this show. We are going to be shooting footage of the concert and we want...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:16:00 GMT

Gooney Bird Kids

Jambo is a featured artist on Gooney Bird Kids' terrific radio show. There is a nice blurb about us and they are even nicer people. Check out there radio show! Here's the link and the blurb:http://...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:19:00 GMT

New Jambo Review

Stefan from Zooglobble was good enough to write a review of Jambo "Lucy's Parade" you can follow this link, or just read it below!http://www.zooglobble.com/archives/2007/11/review_lucy s_parade_jambo....
Posted by on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:51:00 GMT

JAMBO Nominated for a LA Music Award!

Just wanted everyone to know that Jambo's song "I Love My Puppy Dog", has been nominated for Best Children's Song at the Los Angeles Music Awards. You can listen to the song on our MySpace page. Cre...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:16:00 GMT

Jambo - Lucy’s Parade is Now Available on iTunes

Jambo - Lucy's Parade Now Available on iTunesIf you are all about stocking up your iPod or MP3 player of choice, then head over to iTunes and download "Lucy's Parade" from Jambo. While you are there,...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 16:18:00 GMT

New Article and Review

There is a new article posted by Bill Childs, (of Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child fame) about the Austin Kiddie Limits show and Jambo. Here is a link to the whole article, and I've posted the Jambo r...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:05:00 GMT

CD Now Available!!!

JAMBO - "Lucy's Parade" is now available at CD Baby. It will be available on iTunes in a couple of weeks. Thanks for all of the support and I hope to see you at a show soon!
Posted by on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:59:00 GMT