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ALBINO!
Afro-beat / Funk / Jam Band

Halloween Tour 2009- ALBINO! does Star Wars



BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Last Login:  11/9/2009
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   ALBINO!: General Info
Member Since4/26/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.albinoband.com
Band MembersKim Agnew: dancer, chekere
Michael Bello: lead vox, bari sax, keys
Chris Brown: trumpet
Patrick Byers: bari sax
Kevin Blair: bass
Nathan Endsley: tenor sax, flute
Julian Fritz: drums
Jacob Groopman: guitar
Cal Reichenbach: guitar
Matt "Smitty" Smith: congas
InfluencesFela Kuti, Sun Ra, Herbie Hancock's Headhunters
Sounds LikeWest African funk-meets-East-Bay-grease afrobeat
Type of LabelMajor


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May 2nd

CD Release Blow-out in San Francisco!!

Come celebrate the release of our hard-grooving new studio album, Peralta House, at The Independent on Saturday, May 2, 2009. To give our Bay Area fans more groove for their greenback in this economically challenging time, ALBINO! is offering an “Afrobeat Stimulus Package” at the event: a complimentary Peralta House CD will come with every ticket purchased! This show WILL SELL OUT so be sure to- Buy Advance Tix Now!

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ALBINO! @ Montreal Jazz Festival

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ALBINO! @ Yoshi's jazz club

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ALBINO! - Recording New Album in Denver, CO

ALBINO! - Spring Tour Audience Pics

ALBINO! - Burning Man 2007 Dust Storm

ALBINO! with Karl Denson in San Francisco

Happy New Year!!

ALBINO! would like to thank all of you for helping make 2007 an incredible year for us! Our recent highlights were a sold out show at the Great American Music Hall with Karl Denson, an incredible Northwest tour all the way up to Vancouver, and most recently a wonderful weekend in Northern California! Stay tuned for new photos we will add to our gallery! We have much to come for the New Year - many new songs, a new CD on the horizon and an exciting tour schedule!

Rhino
New ALBINO! CD out on the loose!


ALBINO! is proud to announce the release of its first studio album, Rhino. As the title implies, Rhino captures ALBINO’s trademark “Heavy Heavy Afrobeat” grooves at their phattest. This disc levels dance floors like a steamroller and is guaranteed to have your tusks a-bobbin’. Rhino produced by Bruce Buchanan, ALBINO! co-founder and 15 year veteran of the Bay Area Afrobeat scene at Big Hut Productions in Berkeley, CA. The CD was mixed by Dan Prothero (Galactic, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter). Check out the Rhino samples in our on-site music player!

Winner of the SF Music Award for "Best World Music", ALBINO! has performed to capacity crowds up and down the West Coast and as far east as Chicago. ALBINO!'s brand of afrobeat reminds music lovers of what it feels like to groove, and without fail, inspires audiences to let go and absorb the ecstatic energy that pours from the stage whenever this funk-fueled juggernaut performs.

ALBINO! is more than a band, ALBINO! is a community. Wherever Albino goes, our sense of community and interconnectedness radiates throughout our audience. It may sound like a bunch of lightweight hippy shit but the equation is very simple, and it's the truth. Love, respect and a common goal amongst all of Albino's members creates an atmoshere of... well, love, respect and a common vision with our audiences. The feeling is contagious and this recipe has enabled ALBINO! to become one of the West Coast's most sought after live music acts in only a year since its inception.

If you've ever seen us, feel free to leave a comment so we can hear from you!

To Book ALBINO! please contact:
booking@albinoband.com

ALBINO! Burning Man Documentary 2008

Albino! performs "P-Slap" live with Karl Denson!

Albino! live at the Montreal Jazz Festival 2008
Montreal Jazzfest crowd after the ALBINO! show


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ALBINO!'s Friends Comments
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Kuma de silva

Kuma de silva



Nov 1 2009 7:31 PM

Great! Keep grooving!!Greetings from SRILANKA!!
geordian angel

geordian angel



Oct 26 2009 9:19 PM

see you wednesday yay!!



BIG ISLAND SIS

BIG ISLAND SIS



Oct 14 2009 4:26 PM

Anxious to see this year's Halloween Pics of the band! Will there be any alien horn section playing "Cantina Band"???
Jacquilyn Lovin Yous!!! 
Cotton Candy Express Music/Lori & RJ

Cotton Candy Express Music/Lori & RJ



Oct 2 2009 3:46 AM

Great shows at Yoshi's last night!!!  Love you guys so much. Our favorite band.

Jay Tausig

Jay Tausig



Sep 22 2009 12:25 AM

Hey Albino! See you on Halloween...Structural Damage (a trilogy)

Seattle Sing On

Seattle Sing On



Sep 22 2009 12:24 AM

Let us know ahead of time when traveling got some interested venues ;-)
Bless Up White Crow.


newpotato

newpotato



Sep 22 2009 12:24 AM

thanks for playing in Boise, we all loved you guys

peace

Mark from McCall
J.G.

J.G.



Sep 11 2009 5:59 PM

Miss ya man! I really like your music. Hope to see you again


soon.
Lance

Lance



Sep 11 2009 5:58 PM

ALBINO ROCKS BIG TIME!!



The Eastside

Eastside Club Tavern



Sep 10 2009 1:15 AM

see you all friday!!
Holden Young Trio (HY3)

Holden Young Trio (HY3)



Aug 25 2009 5:22 AM

Would love to open for you next time through Colorado.  Will try and come say hey at one of your shows here.  Best wishes,


Holden Young
HY3 Myspace
Leni

Leni



Aug 24 2009 3:47 AM

Thank You SO much for bringing da beat to AK!!
::allie cat::

::allie cat::



Aug 20 2009 8:11 PM

thanks for the add ya'll!!  i think ur my new favorites :)  see ya in ashland!
Alana Cini

Alana Cini



Aug 17 2009 5:26 AM

Aloha!!! 
Thank YOU ALL for the Awesome time in Alaska! and sharing the stage with me! Happy Trails in All Your Adventures! Blessings & Love!



Grosso Modo Allstars

Grosso Modo Allstars



Jul 24 2009 3:53 PM

thanks for the add! Touring in France would be great!
Some Kind Of Jam 89.1fm WIDR

Some Kind Of Jam 89.1fm WIDR



Jul 16 2009 9:39 PM

Played one of your tracks during last week's show, I'd like to think at least one person got caught rockin out in their car on the ride home because of it.

Check the blog for more info.

Cheers,
    DJ Pretentious

P.S. Any word on the new album?

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LA-Laura

LA-Laura



Jul 14 2009 10:57 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD,
HOPE TO SEE YOUR LIVESHOW SOON.
I'M GLAD TO MEET YOU,ON MYSPACE
I LOVE AFROBEAT SOUND.
GOOD LUCK,
HAVE A NICE DAY.
BIG ISLAND SIS

BIG ISLAND SIS



Jul 11 2009 12:28 AM

Love You! Miss You! See and hear you again on island in Winter? Counting down until we meet again...
Big Isle Love,
Jacquilyn kisses
Sun Valley Idaho

Sun Valley Idaho



Jul 8 2009 7:15 PM

Thanks for the great show in Sun Valley!
Far West Fest

Far West Fest



Jul 8 2009 11:11 AM

Looking forward to your set at the Far West Fest July 25th!
Jay Matts

Jay Matts



Jul 7 2009 7:32 PM

Thanks for the great night again guys!! Seeya in September hopefully, enjoy the travels :)
Annie♥

Annie♥



Jun 29 2009 2:52 PM

Thank you so much for the great show here in Sacramento. I had so much fun and I know the rest of the folks did too. Big Smiles and positive thoughts for you all.
-Annie
geordian angel

geordian angel



Jun 27 2009 9:10 PM

woo hoo cant wait to see you back in idaho! lots of love waitin for ya here
Bossamundo

Harry Melchior



Jun 27 2009 9:03 AM

oi, thanks for your friendship. Very nice to meet you here on myspace...take care & keep up your awesome work!
Alana Cini

Alana Cini



Jun 22 2009 11:26 PM

Aloha! Big Mahalo's for making Sheepdawg Hawaii 2009 Rock! You guys were AWESOME!!
Come back to Maui soooon!
Blessings & Love to All of YOU!

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