Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band

When the Booty Band hits the stage, everybody dances! Having fun and feeling good is the philosophy of this Asheville, NC based 6 piece band that has been hitting the road since 2002. Their mix of triumphant horns, laid-back grooves, and heavy backbeats is what has carried them back and forth across the nation, from club to club, smiling face to smiling face, day to day, note to note. Adding colorful costumes and interactive stage personalities is just part of the show,…Booty Band brings the FUNK!

As you Bounce down the rhythmical hallways of Booty Band world, you will notice bouquets of exotic horn arrangements, guitar licks that will lead in almost any direction, a heavy over all presence of bass and thunderous rhythms with thick synth and organ sounds floating throughout the atmosphere. You will hear music ranging from thick New Orleans style brass fueled fire breathing funk to laid back Sunday Afternoon dub reggae. Hip Hop, Afro Beat, Latin, Jazz and Rock ‘n’ Roll cannot be excluded from the session, and have it known that at any time band members have been known to change up instruments, styles, pants or anything they feel like changing up to add that special Booty Band twist to any performance. Don’t expect your feet to get any rest!

The members of “Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band” all traveled from different parts of the country, eventually meeting in the little town of Boone, NC in 2002. The band re-located in 2006 and is currently based out of the beautiful mountain gem of Asheville, NC. Gregbob “Rescue in the Night” Hollowell, from Connecticut and Michigan, is in charge of melodical explosions on the saxophones. When his hands are free, you may see Greg slappin’ some bongos or summoning up voices of various “guest” characters that he channels through his vocal chords. His partner in crime, the other half of the “Asheville Horns,” Derek “Juices and Berries” Johnson, blows furious funk and cool jazz tones from the bell of his trombone. You can always expect to see Derrick crackin’ up with somebody in the crowd, exchanging jokes with members of the audience, accompanied by the occasional strumming of the electric guitar. Speaking of electric things, J.P. Miller AKA “Smoke Machine”, a re-located Florida beach freak, takes control of most guitar associated sounds, while hopping on the mic or blazing trails through the ether with nasty synth and keyboard sounds. Al Al Ingram, AKA “Sweet Nasty,” originally from North Carolina, is in charge of funky threads and all frequencies below the waist. Al Al will not respond to “Hey Bootsy,” but he will sing his heart out-right into yours, while communicating directly with your hips via thick bass lines. If you find yourself tapping your feet while waiting for a drink at the bar, chances are that it’s because of this guy: Lee Allen. Also from North Carolina, Lee is one half of the power house duo “Eymarel” that the Booty Band recently “absorbed.” The other half of the new addition to the group is Mary Frances. She holds down the heavy end of the keys, organs and synths, while pleasing the crowds with sensational vocals. Behold the glory!