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Bunky Moon

- Charlotte, NC Rock

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Members: Ron Brendle, Troy Conn, Chris Garges

Label: LoNote

Bio: Ron Brendle- bass
Troy Conn- guitar
Chris Garges- drums
Bunky Moon is an instrumental rock trio based in the Charlotte, NC area that performs unique arrangements of popular rock classics and an assortment of original material. Featuring some of Charlotte’s finest, most well recognized musicians, ... See Full Bio

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Bunky Moon has a show on 04/16/2012 at 07:30 PM @ Patchwerk Playhaus in Charlotte, NC http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/103103820 #concert

Press

“If you dig classic rock but hunger for a new approach, Bunky Moon tackles its covers with equal portions gusto and invention. It doesn't chase the usual suspects either... don't let the word "instrumental" or threat of "jazz improvisation" scare you away. Bunky Moon is still very much rooted in heavy, bluesy rock n' roll.”

— Courtney Devores, The Charlotte Observer

“Apparently covering simple tunes like “Cat Scratch Fever” or “Smoke On The Water” wasn’t exciting enough for Bunky Moon. Instead, the band opted to attack some of the most complex compositions in rock history. Spoiler alert....they did a damn good job. 4/5 stars”

— Jeff O'Kelley, All Access Blog

“I don't know how you got the Pistols, Scofield-esque backbeat jazz, the Beatles, Terje Rypdal, early Weather Report, and the Everyman Band on the same record with Eno, but what a great combination it is.”

— Gregg Juke, Contributor, Drum! Magazine

“I’ve found the Bunky Moon recordings to be instrumentally visionary with a delightful 60′s tone pallete. [Bunky Moon] recreates songs like “Boris the Spider,” and “Maybe I’m Amazed” with originals like “Hypermobility” in unexpected, yet unique ways that showcase [their] love of eccentric rock via jazz and prog. Need I say more?”

— Jay Garrigan, Pedal Blog

“A progressive, instrumental power trio that plays covers of Bowie, Pink Floyd and King Crimson songs? Will you guys play at my birthday party? This band was formed for me to listen to it. ”

— Larry Crane, Tape Op Magazine

“They had me at Zappa ... The trio offers its own take on the familiar songs and fits in their own songs right alongside them... There's talent in being able to re-imagine familiar tunes, keeping the identity of the original, but still breathing new life into the work. It's not easy to keep people interested in instrumental music for extended periods of time, but the diversity on this album helps keep it interesting.”

— Jeff Hahne, Creative Loafing Charlotte

“A down and dirty instrumental power trio that actually mixes jazz with rock and cooks it slow, in real-time, using the finest 60s production values... what’s not to like?”

— Hansford Rowe, Bassist, vocalist (Gong, Gongzilla, Mike Oldfield)

“Bunky Moon has some great original material along with some original interpretations of some things you may have heard before. All in all it makes for some fun listening.”

— Ed Toth, Drummer/Producer (The Doobie Brothers, Vertical Horizon)

“With 'Schtuff We Like,' Bunky Moon pulled together an eclectic collection of cover tunes and originals, stripped away the lyrical window-dressing and allowed the music to speak for itself. It’s a progressive rock masterpiece.”

— Jeff O’Kelley, Entertainment Photojournalist (USA Today, Creative Loafing, Go Far)

“Bunky Moon is a group of accomplished musicians exploring the boundaries of improvisational music within the framework of classic rock songs. Fearless and with reckless abandon, they add new twists to familiar tunes and take you on an unexpected journey. Very interesting indeed...”

— Bon Lozaga, Guitarist (Gong, Gongzilla, Happy Rhodes)

“Bunky Moon, an instrumental trio comprised of seasoned Charlotte musicians, takes Classic Rock warhorses and flips them on their ear by letting the bass, guitar and drums tell the story in a set of jazz and prog-flavored covers. Whether turning Bowie's "Space Oddity" into a jazz ballad or cranking Deep Purple through a fusion grinder, this trio has plenty to say.”

— John Schacht, Creative Loafing, Shuffle Magazine

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Charlotte Show At Patchwerk...
Mar 29, 2012
We're excited to announce another Charlotte show at Patchwerk Playhaus, behind C... [more]

"Schtuff We Like" Now Offic...
May 17, 2011
Bunky Moon's "Schtuff We Like" is now officially available for download and on C... [more]

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2012
Apr 16

Patchwerk Playhaus
Charlotte, NC, US | 7:30pm
Patchwerk Playhaus
Charlotte, NC, US
Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:30pm
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2012
Feb 18

Horizon Records
Greenville, SC, US | 3:00pm
Horizon Records
Greenville, SC, US
Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:00pm
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2012
Feb 5

Snug Harbor
Charlotte, NC, US | 2:00pm
Snug Harbor
Charlotte, NC, US
Sun Feb 05, 2012 2:00pm
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FREE afternoon pre-Superbowl show!
2012
Jan 28

Belk Theatre
Charlotte, NC, US | 6:00pm
Belk Theatre
Charlotte, NC, US
Sat Jan 28, 2012 6:00pm
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Now in its 22nd year as the premier family musical event in the Charlotte area, the Tosco Music Party is held three times a year (in the winter, spring, and autumn). The format is a performance of one or two songs by each of a variety of approximately 20 scheduled acts (professional and amateur) who donate their time and talent. The evening offers an eclectic mix of all styles of music and includes Tosco’s trademark sing-alongs. It is a smoke-free, family-friendly event that retains its original “living room” feeling. Performers scheduled to appear include: Catie Curtis, Sweet Potato Pie, Stephanie Nilles, Kira Small, Ranford Almond, Ronald Gattis, Cindy Thomson, Sands of Tyme, Funky Geezer, The Other Favorites, Ben Millhouse & Walker Bengston, Levi Schmidt and more. Visit the Tosco Music Party Web site (www.ToscoMusicParty.org) for additional information about the concert and links to the Web sites of many of the performers scheduled to appear.
2011
Jun 11

Manifest Discs and Tap…
Charlotte, NC, US | 2:00pm
Manifest Discs and Tapes
Charlotte, NC, US
Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:00pm
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