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The New Kings of Rhythm

Super Funky Power!

About Me

The New Kings of Rhythm, a well established group from the Chester County area have proven over and over again that what people really want is good quality dance music. With an Eight piece lineup we have something for everyone; Smoking guitar, great keyboards, and a tight three piece horn section. We also sport triple power drums (full kit, timbales, and congas) combined with thumping bass. Im sure youll agree that no one quite does it like the New Kings. At least anymore, thats right we are dedicated to preserving the big band sound of the golden age of live music (loosely 1950-1980) and hopefully providing the fuel to propel the good vibes straight until the edge of time. Currently we play a heavy mix of funk, rockers reggae, Rhythm & Blues originals and covers making us the perfect band for any occasion.

The New Kings have opened up for Grammy winning Reggae singer Beres Hammond, and played a meet and greet press party for Buju Banton. The New Kings have also performed at the Blues 2000 and Beyond festival, the Turks head music Festival, and the Easton Blues Jam. It was at the Easton Blues Jam that the New Kings flaunted their diversity by not only playing their own set but also backing up the tried and true blues man Roy Gaines as the festival headliners.

Be sure to check out WWW.NEWKINGS.COM for the online New Kings Experience where you can learn a bit about the members of the band, browse through photos, and listen to selected material from all of their recording sessions. To contact the band: Call Rob personally at 484-883-6281, or email [email protected].

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Member Since: 9/16/2005
Band Website: newkings.com
Band Members: Mike Coffey
Trombone

Andy Abrahams
Tennor and Baritone Saxophone

Jeff Lisowski
Timbales, Percussion

John-Paul Jones
Trumpet

Joseph Earl Buono
Drums

Benny Benn
Congas, Bongos, Percussion

Richard Addam Washington
Clavinet(Synth)

Kennediva
Backup Vocals

Dave Nussbaumer
Bass

Dan Tatarowicz
2nd Guitar

Rob Perna
Lead Guitar and Vocals
Influences: Parliament Funkadelic, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Ohio Players, Big Jack Johnson, Buddy Guy, Johnny Clyde Copeland, Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, Bootsy Collins, The Horny Horns, Sly, The Wailers, The Gladiators, Israel Vibration.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Tuesday Night Jam

     Every Tuesday Night Rob, Joe and Dave host an open Jam Session at Spence Cafe in West Chester.  They play a short set from 10:30-11:00, then any one signed up to play get...
Posted by The New Kings of Rhythm on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:28:00 PST

Super Funky Power

We've posted a new song from our Show at Crazy Carls this past Saturday Night.  I'ts called Super Funky Power and it has not appeared on any of our albums as of yet.  We plan on recording th...
Posted by The New Kings of Rhythm on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 12:42:00 PST

Current lineup.

     The band has grown considerably over the course of the summer, We have listed everyone who currently makes music with the New Kings.  You will see different lineups depen...
Posted by The New Kings of Rhythm on Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:10:00 PST

Funky People=Funky Music

A Summer of Super Funky Power is what we all Need...Hopefully we can provide the bulk of your funky needs.  If you make it to a show you might see some new faces, we've started working in some ba...
Posted by The New Kings of Rhythm on Mon, 15 May 2006 02:04:00 PST

Rappin and tappin---Land of The Lost, Lyrics by Rob Perna Jr.

I've got Nothin but a papermate as my guide, you cant relate I intimidate make M.Cs hide Like I was a monster hangin under the bed, but Im not scarin little children Im makin entertainers dread To...
Posted by The New Kings of Rhythm on Sat, 29 Apr 2006 10:45:00 PST