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Banyan

Banyan

About Me

Banyan is an art rock band with heavy jazz and punk influence based in Los Angeles, CA. The core of the group features Stephen Perkins (Janes Addiction & Porno For Pyros) on drums and Willie Waldman (Memphis Horns & Snoop Doggie Dog) on Trumpet. The rest of the roster is a rotating of amazing guest musicians listed on the left.

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Member Since: 1/30/2006
Band Website: perkinspalace.com/01_home.html
Band Members: BANYAN ALUMNI: Stephen Perkins (solid), Willie Waldman (solid) Norton Wisdom (solid), Mark Nashita, Mike Watt, Nels Cline, Thurston Moore, Flea, Jon Fruscainte, Rob Wassreman, Steve Kimock, Herman Greene, Calvin Newborn, Charles Owens, Buckethead, Charlie Hitchcock, Martine LeNoble, Stafford Floyd, Steve Mackay, Dave Arron, Daniel Shullman, Tommy D, Tom Lemke, Tony Franklin, John Avila, Clint Wagner, Andrew Miller, Brian Jordan, Woody Aplanalp, Pete Mazich, Petra Hayden, Leo Chelypov, Joe Biaza, Cindy Juarez, Joey Klaparda, Bad Ass, Ross Rice, Norwood Fisher, David Turin, Mike Mattioli, Fahred Hawk, Ray White, DJ Logic, Bobby Vega..

Influences: CLICK IMAGE TO PURCHASE CD
Sounds Like: Freak Jazz
Type of Label: None

My Blog

PERKINS ON SIRIUS - VALENTINES DAY!

Stephen Perkins is hosting an 8 hour show on SIRIUS radio channel (24 Lithium) FEB 14TH - VALENTINES DAY
Posted by Banyan on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:19:00 PST

LIVE RECORDINGS FROM BAY RECORDERS

Download Here!
Posted by Banyan on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:04:00 PST

Perkins on the cover of Modern Drummer

December Issue, Check it out!...
Posted by Banyan on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 05:41:00 PST