The Gooneybirds
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About The Gooneybirds
The current GooneyBirds lineup includes: Bump Blomberg (rhythm guitar, harp, vocals) Pete "Peto" Caritas (lead guitar, vocals) Mark "Munchie" Collins (drums) Chris Ryder (bass, vocals) Brian "Buzz Chopper" Kopp (piano, organ, vocals) Over the years, the band has been lucky enough to also include the following musicians: Jessica Schwartzbauer (vocals), Tom "TW" Warner (piano, organ), Steve Graham (percussion), John Banks (piano, organ). The Gooney Birds formed in the summer of 1986 somewhere between the parties in the basement of the old GooneyBirds house in Greenwood, MN and the stage at Fernando's Bar on East Lake St. in Minneapolis, MN. The Gooneys played professionally for almost 10 years in clubs from the Wetlands in New York City to the Mangy Moose in Jackson Hole, WY. They recorded a studio album at Prince's Paisley Park and numerous "live" albums during this time while touring throughout the U.S. The Cabooze Bar on the West Bank (Minneapolis, MN) has always been home to the band as they appeared there most every Sunday from 1989 to 1992.... Gooney Bucks anyone? Currently the band gets together a few times a year for a reunion to continue the music they love, to keep the memory of Jessica alive, and to bring friends together for an evening of fun. Hope you can make it to the next GooneyBirds show! If you want to buy GooneyBirds CD's send email to thegooneybirds@gmail.com & receive a reply with purchasing instructions. Thank you for your support!
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Genres:
Jammy Rootsers
Band Members:
CONTACT INFO-, songwriter, tragedy struck again. Drummer, Momentary Lapse of Floyd and other local bands. Ryder and Caritas mostly drink good beer and watch baseball or live music. Thank you to everyone who has supported us through the years and who continue to support us., vocalist, bringing back some original members who had strayed, shortly prior to another reunion concert that was to take place. The Jessica Schwartzbauer Memorial Foundation was established shortly there after as a way to celebrate their lives in a positive manner. Over the next several years, including Bump Blomberg and vocalist Jessica Schwartzbauer. Sadly, the GooneyBirds reunited for a memorable show at the Cabooze Bar, and founding member Steve Rummler died of an accidental overdose after struggling for years with chronic pain. The Steve Rummler Hope Foundation was setup to help those struggling with chronic pain addiction and in memory of Steve. The GooneyBirds continue to play a few times a year. Blomberg has been busy writing and recording new music with his duo Pushing Chain. Collins plays regularly with Kung Fu Hippies, We hope to see YOU at our next GooneyBirds show!, thegooneybirds@gmail.com
Hometown:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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About The Gooneybirds
The current GooneyBirds lineup includes: Bump Blomberg (rhythm guitar, harp, vocals) Pete "Peto" Caritas (lead guitar, vocals) Mark "Munchie" Collins (drums) Chris Ryder (bass, vocals) Brian "Buzz Chopper" Kopp (piano, organ, vocals) Over the years, the band has been lucky enough to also include the following musicians: Jessica Schwartzbauer (vocals), Tom "TW" Warner (piano, organ), Steve Graham (percussion), John Banks (piano, organ). The Gooney Birds formed in the summer of 1986 somewhere between the parties in the basement of the old GooneyBirds house in Greenwood, MN and the stage at Fernando's Bar on East Lake St. in Minneapolis, MN. The Gooneys played professionally for almost 10 years in clubs from the Wetlands in New York City to the Mangy Moose in Jackson Hole, WY. They recorded a studio album at Prince's Paisley Park and numerous "live" albums during this time while touring throughout the U.S. The Cabooze Bar on the West Bank (Minneapolis, MN) has always been home to the band as they appeared there most every Sunday from 1989 to 1992.... Gooney Bucks anyone? Currently the band gets together a few times a year for a reunion to continue the music they love, to keep the memory of Jessica alive, and to bring friends together for an evening of fun. Hope you can make it to the next GooneyBirds show! If you want to buy GooneyBirds CD's send email to thegooneybirds@gmail.com & receive a reply with purchasing instructions. Thank you for your support!
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Genres:
Jammy Rootsers
Band Members:
CONTACT INFO-, songwriter, tragedy struck again. Drummer, Momentary Lapse of Floyd and other local bands. Ryder and Caritas mostly drink good beer and watch baseball or live music. Thank you to everyone who has supported us through the years and who continue to support us., vocalist, bringing back some original members who had strayed, shortly prior to another reunion concert that was to take place. The Jessica Schwartzbauer Memorial Foundation was established shortly there after as a way to celebrate their lives in a positive manner. Over the next several years, including Bump Blomberg and vocalist Jessica Schwartzbauer. Sadly, the GooneyBirds reunited for a memorable show at the Cabooze Bar, and founding member Steve Rummler died of an accidental overdose after struggling for years with chronic pain. The Steve Rummler Hope Foundation was setup to help those struggling with chronic pain addiction and in memory of Steve. The GooneyBirds continue to play a few times a year. Blomberg has been busy writing and recording new music with his duo Pushing Chain. Collins plays regularly with Kung Fu Hippies, We hope to see YOU at our next GooneyBirds show!, thegooneybirds@gmail.com
Hometown:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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