Blurring the line between stage and dance floor, The Buddhahood abides with the vibes and after losing their beloved band leader, Tony Cavagnaro, to a car crash in 2007, they continue on with the sound he created while mixing their own new, fresh Buddha batter onto the scene, whipping crowds of enthusiastic fans into a frenzy and transcending audiences with their explosive and soulful shows. This is an incarnation whose musical energy comes from power and spirit, and with songs about perspective, picking oneself up and having crazy amounts of fun. 

Making up this highly creative and entertaining ensemble are eight members, with a wide spectrum of character and musical background. Know for their multi-instrumental, powerhouse sets, The Buddhahood represents with a variety of vocal styles, percussion, guitar, horns, bass and keys in shades of Roots, Rock, Reggae, Funk and Afrobeat in a flavor they call "Worldternative" as each song forces you to stay on the dance floor. 

The new Buddhahood release, "The Space" is a project of nine killer tunes, all composed by it members, as much a dedication to the University Avenue rehearsal space (a second home), and "B" post for friends, talented collaborators  and guest performers from the upstate area as well as across the country. 

Each song on the album tastefully connects like a freight train rolling. Five songs written by peace and groove master, Nate Coffey, feature soulful singing and funky guitar riffs, along with "Marta", a song written by and dedicated to his father Bill Coffey. Poet and sage, Rick Whitney, word-smithed his artistry on his original "Orchid Girl" as well as two Aftrobeat-influenced songs ("Scared Dance" and "Froba"), on which he collaborated with composer and horn orchestrator, Gabriel Costanzo. Costanzo also wrote the fiery Afto-Brazillian-inspired piece "Temptress Eyes", and instrumental with a punch-you-in-the-face horn line that gives way to a ripping guitar solo. 

Of course, The Buddhahood has always been known for its drumming. Led by Peet Mugnolo on drum kit, featuring Captain David Weinberg and Paul Mastriani on congas, timbales, jembe and too many other percussion toys and instruments to name. The drums and percussion drive this album forward from beginning to end. Goddess among Saxophone, Courtney Balles, along with two surprise special guests horn players blast melodies that layer and entice you to learn and sing them for days, while the keys and sound engineering of Jim Schwarz brings the Buddhahood Sound to perfect light. 

Go get the CD and see the show, because a wise man once said, "Listen and you'll hear everything." 

The Buddhahood is currently supporting their latest nine-song CD release, "The Space." Other recordings span almost two decades and are available directly from the band or on cdbaby.com
https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheBuddhahood

peace ~ The Buddhahood

discography:
The Buddhahood "The SPACE" (2017)
BUDDHAHOOD "Root" (2013)
Toasty: Live at Park Ave Fest (2-disc CD 2007)
Muddy Roots (2006)
Live at the German House (2005)
Live at Park Ave (2004)
Live at Park Ave (2002)
Perpetual Verge (select rel. 1999)
Welcome (1999)
Rub the Buddha (1997)

BH:
Lou Spezio - Keyboards, Vocals
Luke Perry - Trombone
Gabe Costanzo - Trumpet
Courtney Balles - Alto sax, Flute, Vocals
Rick Whitney - Bass,  Pointy Shaker Thing, Vocals
Nate Coffey- Guitar, Vocals
Pete Mugnolo- Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Kris Kimmel- Percussion

alt.members:
Jim Schwarz - Keyboards, Tuba
Chris DiStasio - Guitar
Matthew Sieber-Ford - Tenor Sax
Michael Edwards - Tenor, Barry Sax
John Payton  - percussion
Paul Mastriani- percussion
Capt. David Weinberg - Stick/Hand Percussion, Frottoir

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Dubin Hood comes out of his shadowy secret lair in the future from the far reaches of the mysterious Dubwood Forest to feed the people with big slices of dub bread and give them their proper dose of bass meds with live PA multi-instrumental sets. Strictly Dubwise. .. 
Dubin Hood uses a hardware heavy set-up incorporating a mix of analog and digital technology playing bass, melodicas, trombones, gourd flute, vocals, guitar, hammond organ, upright piano, synthesizers and old keyboards, beat programming, binghi drum and percussion, circuit bending, and a grip of outboard fx units.

DUBIN HOOD & LITTLE JUAN (CAPITAN COLIBRI) MEXICO TOUR NOV. 2021:

*Friday Nov. 5th - La Catrina Bar Cultural - San Cristobal De Las Casas, Chiapas
*Saturday Nov. 6th - Cafe Revolucion - San Cristobal De Las Casas, Chiapas
*Wednesday Nov. 10th - Casa Babylon - Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
*Thursday Nov. 11th - Casa Babylon - Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
*Friday Nov. 12th - La Mescaleria - Mazunte, Oaxaca
*Sabado Nov. 13th - La Nada - Mazunte, Oaxaca
*Tuesday Nov. 16th - Brendas Bar - Zihuatenejo, Guerrero
*Wednesday Nov. 17th - Kalue Bar - Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan
*Thursday Nov. 18th - Venadito Santo - Uruapan, Michoacan
*Friday Nov. 19th - Botanero - Zamora & Jacona, Michoacan
*Saturday Nov. 20th - Kova - Morelia, Michoacan
*Wednesday Nov. 24th - Cultural Roots - Mexico City
*Thursday Nov. 25th - El Gallo - San Pancho, Nayarit
*Saturday Nov. 27th - Chicala All Stars, Centinela Sound System - Mexicali, Baja 

LIVE+++
Autonomous Mutant Festival 19 Aug 30-Sept 3

W/ Soom T : @ Drum & Monkey, Calgary Nov. 11
W/ Soom T : @ Boquebiere, Sherbrooke Nov. 14
W/ Soom T : @ Le Belmont, Montreal Nov. 16

Autonomous Mutant Festival 18
Autonomous Mutant Festival 17, July 19-22 2013
March 2nd at Pounders in Ellensburg WA w/
Clifton Del Bane, Timezone LaFontaine, Blandow Charismium and more!!  8pm start

Welcome to the music & ministry of the Doug Hood Band.  Currently, we are in the studio working on a new record to be released this sumer/fall.  The band walks along a simple faith building journey.  As God opens doors, we want to be found faithful to walk through those doors, those opportunities He presents us with, those which are right for us.

We know this to be true:  Our vision is orchestrated by God.  By our own strength, nothing will make it succeed.  However, with the Lord’s hand upon it - nothing can stop it.

We hope as you spend time listening you’ll become more and more aware of God’s reality, and His desire to know you.  If you are not connected to a local church and you are in the Fort Wayne, IN area, we welcome you to check out our home church: Central Ministries.

You can find links to iTunes via our website www.doughoodband.com

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