Michael Lobsang Tenpa is a Buddhist translator, meditation instructor, Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) trainer and EcoDharma student

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"Poppa John Bug" has played Electric Bass professionally since 1973 when he interviewed with Richie Havens at the Electric Lady Studios in New York City. Richie had just introduced a new Gospel Rock group called Fresh Flavor on The Tonight Show, starring Johnny Carson and wanted to add a rhythm element and there was Bug, in the right place at the right time. While on tour with Flavor, he met the Godfather of British Blues, legendary Alexis Korner. Alexis became Poppa's mentor and their friendship blossomed into a friendship that lasted for many years. He honored Alexis' friendship by naming his first-born Jeremy Alexis as a tribute to their bond. After finishing his time with Flavor, Poppa John studied with commercial session musician Ed Lord for many years, soon after becoming a session bassist. After joining Radio Registry, Poppa met many of NY's fine musicians, including Eric Oxendine, Murray Weinstock of Manhattan Transfer, Rob Gerstein who played with Carly Simon and world famous drummer Bernard Purdie of Aretha Franklin fame. John also worked with George Caldwell of CBS London. Hanging out in the Village John was inspired by jamming in many of the village's fine clubs including, The Bitter End, The Dug Out, The Village Gate & The Café Wha. John teamed up with James “Booty” Neal and formed B&B which he performed on the first shows broadcasted on Manhattan Cable Ben the DJ Show and the Alan Chan Comedy Hour and performed a solo act playing the village circuit and the Upper East Side for many years. Poppa John left the music scene and became a student, working toward a business degree and becoming a sales manager in the Consumer Electronic field for over 25 years. Eleven years ago John decided to change his direction and go back to his roots, playing music, writing songs and just living again. Poppa teamed up with his New Jersey friends and are known as “The Jam Band” they are currently working in the Studio and Showcase circuit. After three years of recording at Shore Fire Studios with engineer Joseph D’Maio, his new CD “Before & After” reflects his music from ‘Before’ & his music which is ‘Now’ expressed on this CD!! Poppa got his guitar strumming influence from the one and only rhythm master Richie Havens.

Jam Band Members:

Gary Wright, Guitar, Producer
George Ott, Bass
Alex D’Agnese, Drums
Herbi Freeman, Percussion, Vocals
Kendall Scott, Keyboards



Highway Prayers, the latest album from Billy Strings, is out now on Reprise records and CDs.

Recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville, the album features Strings and his longtime band—Billy Failing (banjo, vocals), Royal Masat (bass, vocals), Jarrod Walker (mandolin, vocals) and Alex Hargraves (fiddle)—as well as additional contributions from Jon Brion (bass, drums, percussion), Matt Chamberlain (drums), Jerry Douglas (dobro), Jason Carter (fiddle), Lindsay Lou (backing vocals), Nathaniel Smith (cello), Taneka Samone (backing vocals), Cory Henry (piano), Peter “Madcat” Ruth (harmonica, jaw harp) and Victor Furtado (clawhammer banjo).

Including fan favorites like “Seven Weeks In County,” “Cabin Song,” and “Leadfoot.” Plus treasures in the making “Stratosphere Blues / I Believe in You,” “Gild the Lily,” “Don't Be Calling Me (at 4AM),” and many more.

Twenty songs total! Get your copy today.

Produced by Billy Strings & Jon Brion.

The common thread that links everyone involved in Life and Death is something beyond just their specific talents. 

Founded in 2010 as an Italian record label and event brand, Manfredi Romano’s Life and Death curates soulful dance music with a post-rock aesthetic.

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The original jamband from Massachusetts - founded in 1989 - these are the early recordings.

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