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A homegrown, high-energy brass band artist.
“A Brass Band Force of Nature” - NPR “One of the best things we saw at Jazz Fest” - David Fricke, Rolling Stone Magazine "The Ultimate In Brass Balls" - David Fricke, Rolling Stone Magazine "Where are the trumpets?" - random fan at Sioux Falls SD festival 2008 “Top Selling album at Jazz Fest 2019” - Louisiana Music Factory What is a Bonerama. Formed in 1998, they are regarded as the OGs of the modern New Orleans trombone fronted brass rock movement. Currently comprised of Mark Mullins (co-founder, trombone, electric trombone, arranger and vocals), Greg Hicks (trombone and vocals), Chris Butcher (trombone), Michael Mullins (bass trombone and vocals) Bert Cotton (guitar), Matt Perrine (sousaphone) and Eric Bolivar (drums), Bonerama is one of the most unique bands to ever come out of New Orleans. Their brand new release So Much Love (2026) features a who's who of New Orleans music today with special guests Trombone Shorty, Ivan Neville, Cyril Neville, Stanton Moore, Johnny Sansone, River Eckert and many more contribution to this brand new widely acclaimed album. Bonerama's previous album Bonerama Plays Zeppelin (Basin Street Records), was one of the best-selling albums at Jazz Fest in 2019. Also in 2019 the band released a special single “Empty World” as a tribute to the late Allen Toussaint and features Michael McDonald on lead vocal. Now go git you some low brass from New Orleans with the Bonerama boys, they'll save your soul and leave you with a sound you'll never forget.
Bonerama plays a unique blend of brass rock, funk, and New Orleans jazz, characterized by their powerful trombone sound and dynamic classic rock covers.
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The current members of Bonerama include Mark Mullins, Greg Hicks, Chris Butcher, Michael Mullins, Bert Cotton, Matt Perrine, and Eric Bolivar.
Bonerama originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, forming in 1998.