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By All Means Band
Afro-beat / Funk / Fusion

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Boulder CO, Accra
Ghana

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Last Login:  7/15/2009
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Member Since4/25/2007
Band Websitepaakowrhythmics.blogspot.com
Band Members

Paa Kow- Drums & Vocals

Aaron Fichtner - Guitar & Vocals

Justin Fichtner - Percussion

Zac Flynn - Bass Guitar

Joel Timm - Trombone & Vocals

Alex Cazet - Saxophone & Vocals

Influences

Fela Kuti, James Brown, Hugh Masekela, Stevie Wonder, George Darko, Jaco Pastorius, Kojo Antwi, Sly Stone, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, P-Funk, Ultramarine, Richard Bona, Jewell Ackah, Osibisa, Amakye Dede, Karl Denson, Diblo Dibala, David Byrne

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2009 3:00P
POSTPONED -Boulder Band Shell BOULDER
Sep 4 2009 8:00P
Rock ’N’ Soul Cafe BOULDER

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   About By All Means Band


With a diverse range of musical influences converging at it's roots, By All Means Band flaunts an irresistibly fresh and danceable sound. The band features drummer and Ghana native, Paa Kow, who by the age of 24 has shared the stage with African greats Angelique Kidjo, George Darko, Hugh Masekela, and Kojo Antwi.

Brothers, Justin and Aaron Fichtner studied in Kumasi, Ghana with legendary palmwine guitar revivalst Koo Nimo and perform regularly in the University of Colorado's West African Highlife Ensemble.

Joel Timm studied trombone in Accra under Ayitey Appiah, Ghana's premier trombonist. His experiences in West Africa included sharing the stage with Ghanaian legend George Darko at a rally for Nana-Akufo Addo, 2008 Presidential candidate.

Alex Cazet is an evocative saxophone performance major, and studies Jazz and Classical music at the University of Colorado.

Zac Flynn studies upright bass and jazz performance at the University of Colorado.

Each individual contributes his unique talent for a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration.









FOR BOOKING PLEASE CONTACT: byallmeansband@gmail.com

or Aaron (847)-687-9512






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Alvin





Jul 9 2009 1:44 PM

The new recordings SOUND GREAT!! I need to see some BAMB, AS FAST AS POSSIBLE! The new songs are funky and dance-nasty!
Thunderbird





Apr 21 2009 3:07 PM

Can't wait!!!
Stace of Bass





Apr 2 2009 5:33 PM

I need me a little BAMB!
Marlo





Mar 16 2009 11:49 PM

Hey all tell Paa Kow his sister Marlo says what up!!! I will get him back on a roller coaster one day ;)
Soon to be a Sauer





Feb 26 2009 3:45 PM

YAY - you're back?! When and where? I'm there!!!!
ignatius





Feb 21 2009 1:16 AM

BAMB is back?!?!

Here is some good tunes for all of you BAMB fans...

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Kat





Nov 4 2008 6:11 PM

I just thought this was great...Photobucket
chippedpolish





Oct 28 2008 11:07 PM

love from vancouver to the hottest gentlemen in memphis.
.::♥Trin & Netra♥::.





Sep 29 2008 2:02 PM

wow... why are you guys ending!!!!?? That sucks! Say it ain't so...................
Burney Warren





Sep 27 2008 4:39 PM

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¡boo!





Sep 26 2008 2:00 PM

oh my
Corey





Sep 23 2008 9:50 PM

Final show in Memphis? What's up? You going on tour or moving location?
Lightajo





Sep 22 2008 3:06 AM

enjoyed the show, gents. cyfest, the shell ... you guys consistently hold it down
.::♥Trin & Netra♥::.





Sep 22 2008 3:05 AM

EXCUSE ME... PAA KOW !!!!!!!! MUWAHHHHHH !!!!! :-)
.::♥Trin & Netra♥::.





Sep 22 2008 2:59 AM

You guys rocked tonight!!!!!!!!!! as always !!!!! I'm loving your style! Keep us posted on WHERE EVER YOU ALL WILL BE IN UR NEW HOME TOWN.. My only regret I didn't ask for a picture with Paco =( WELCOME TO MEMPHIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE bamb
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Marlo





Sep 19 2008 7:57 PM

Hey boys,Travis and I are getting married next June 20th Hope you all can make it! Jake is in the wedding and Ohio needs you to invade again!
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Sep 17 2008 9:08 PM

hope to see you out :) Photobucket
Billy Worley and the Candy Co.





Sep 15 2008 4:40 PM

Your welcome...hope your show went well...we rocked some socks clean off!! See you soon!
Smooth Money Gesture





Sep 14 2008 10:07 PM

AAHHHHH FUCK YEA!!!!!
Jeremy Stanfill





Sep 14 2008 7:27 PM

fellas hope you had a goodtime at cooper young..... cya round!
I am the Cosmos





Sep 5 2008 6:37 PM

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Alexandra.





Sep 4 2008 11:42 PM

Hey there lovely southern boys, Colorado misses you so much! You coming back to visit any time soon? xoxoxo
Jeremy Stanfill





Aug 29 2008 10:51 PM

good seein you boys last night!
Matthew





Aug 26 2008 5:26 PM

gettin' down on the get down fo sho
bela





Aug 23 2008 7:48 PM

love you guys. ive gotta get my ass up to memphis. when would be the best time to see you guys? you should come and play in new orleans.
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