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Bossa Nova Beatniks

Fun, unique, original music. Unlike any other.

About Me

BE WARNED that the Internet is a wild place where many will not be whom they present themselves to be. The Bossa Nova Beatniks neither condone nor endorse anyone merely because they are added to our friends’ list. We suggest you be careful whom you approach or let approach you. Thank you, now run along and have fun. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- In a slightly better world, everyone would play in a band. In a much, much better world, we would all sound like the Bossa Nova Beatniks. It’s amazing that it works, but it does. The group brings energy, skill and humor to almost every style they attempt. It’s the kind of band you always hope is playing down at the local tavern on Saturday nights. Jennifer Kelly Splendid E-zine ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------Describing themselves as one of the most unique and original bands in New York BNB certainly live up to that description. Bandleader Tom Gould’s songs often have an indefinable quality, bouncing from pop to jazz to world rhythms - sometimes within a single song. Constantly re-inventing themselves, the Bossa Nova Beatniks are a very dynamic live act as well. Expect a wide range of emotions and rhythms to flood from the stage. SAM ASH website ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------- "Music for all times and all countries." Dragan Stajic - The "Balkan"(Yugoslavia’s national newspaper) ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------- Gould’s songwriting has grown better and better, and his band seems to be able to reinvent itself with every new record. Kevin Amorim - New York Newsday ---- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- "The Bossa Nova Beatniks turn the lilt of tropical island music into an idiosyncratic mélange fit for the edgiest downtown club." Joshua Tanzer - offoffoff.com ------------------------------------------------------------ --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------"Smart, seductive songs in the best possible light" Aiding and Abetting E-zine ---- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- "Smokey gruff cool...swaggering Mike Breen - Cincinnati City Beat -------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- "Intoxicating vibe. The grooves are undeniably infectious in a detached dreamy way, while Gould’s lyrics have an escapist quality ready to bring coconut-scented relief to all. Ian D’Giff - New York Newsday -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- "As always, regardless of the players, vintage or source of the material, you’ll find Tom Gould and his friends having fun playing music, and as always, you’ll have fun listening to it. Shaun Dale - Cosmic Debris E-zine------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ Check out the Bossa Nova Beatniks videos and our contributions to the Elvis Night tribute concert. -----------------------

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Member Since: 2/13/2006
Band Website: bnbeatniks.com
Band Members: Tom Gould - bass, acoustic guitar & vocals, Tim Stapleton - percussion, piano, guitar, & vocals, George Vahamonde - drums, Michael Bifulco - guitar & keys. This is our current Moon Unit designed for landing on stages. Our extended family of B'n'Beatniks, who play with us on stage and in studio as often as their busy schedules and proximity to New York will allow, include Annie O'Hara - vocals & bass, Jerry Dugger - bass, acoustic guitar & vocals, Roy Lechich - guitar & violin, Cynthia Post - guitar & vocals, Sparlha Swa - vocals, Tori Mierlak - vocals, Pamela Fleming - trumpet, Buford O'Sullivan - trombone, Eddie O'Rourke - guitar & vocal (wrote The American Dream), Rob O'Rourke - bass & vocal, Danny Willensky - sax, Paul Gebhardt - soprano sax, George "Ding" Meier - percussion, Jono Manson - guitar, Jim Beard - piano & keyboards Catherine Romano - vocals, Drew Zing - guitar, Tom Keegan - trumpet, Kevin Doolittle - trombone, Sylvia Whitfield - vocals, Geoffrey Menin - keyboards, Chris Pati - percussion, Rick Silecchio - guitar, Bart McLaughlin - drums,
Influences: Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dylan, Ray Charles, Elvis (Costello & Presley), Paul Simon, John Stewart, Morrison (Jim & Van), Beck, David Byrne, Bob Marley, The Clash, Nat King Cole, Smokey Robinson, Bruce Springstein, Keb Mo, Patti Smith, Lucinda Williams, Monty Python, Al Green, Dean Martin, Ozomatli, Chris Isaak, Robert Plant, Gorillaz, Groucho Marx, Chrissie Hynde, Rachelle Garniez, Talking Heads, Ramones, Ben Harper, Dylan again and of course all the great musicians who are on our friends list. Check them out....
Sounds Like: Bossa Nova Beatniks
Record Label: Perigee
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Bossa Nova Beatniks to play Relay For Life

Hello Friends of the Bossa Nova Beatniks, The adventures of the Bossa Nova Beatniks have been varied indeed.  For years we were content to play CBGB pretty much exclusively.  It had a great ...
Posted by Bossa Nova Beatniks on Fri, 30 May 2008 08:50:00 PST

Watch our video on MySpace

Click on the word "Videos" near the top of your screen and search for the Bossa Nova Beatniks.We have posted a short video called "Meet The Beatniks."Enjoy.
Posted by Bossa Nova Beatniks on Fri, 14 Apr 2006 09:43:00 PST

The Bossa Nova Beatniks share the air with The Beatles, Dylan, & Elvis

Rick Allison played these songs just before 8 AM EST on the Sirius DisOrder 24 channel of Sirius Satellite Radio. My friends talk about i-Pod and Mp3 players, which I am all in favor of as I have b...
Posted by Bossa Nova Beatniks on Tue, 28 Mar 2006 06:03:00 PST