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Doko Benjo
Funk / Rock

"Do his dance and get his belly rubbed"

CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  12/1/2008
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Member Since10/3/2005
Band Websitedokobenjo.com
Band MembersMatt Spooner - Drums; Rusty Ehler - Bass; Joey Bohlmann - Guitar; Dave Schacht - Sax; Geoff Lewis - Trombone; Bryan Ewing - Trumpet; Jerry Spiering - Trumpet; Amy Totsch - Vocals; Cary Kanno - Guitar, Vocals
InfluencesRed Hot Chili Peppers, Cat Empire, Gangstar, my grandma, John F. Kennedy, CSNY, Parliment but not Funkadelic, the Police, Bumpus, Chicago Afrobeat Project, Abstract Giants, Sammy, Matt Conway

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For those people wondering where we get our song ideas.....
Yep. It's that easy


Here are some new photos from the Taste of Chicago (July 4, 2007): http://www.dokobenjo.com/TastePhotos.html


Doko Benjo at Piece October 24th 10-1amNo cover!

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Oct 30 2008 3:55 AM

Cary Kanno





Oct 7 2008 6:49 PM

Doko Benjo at Piece October 24th 10-1amNo cover!
Cary Kanno





Jun 24 2008 2:01 AM

Wow crazy background. It's the hotness just like the new album.
Kimmi & The Metal Deli Podcast





Apr 15 2008 10:38 PM

Hey all fans of Doko Benjo! Doko Benjo is being featured on this week's SoupyGato Show #143, playing now!

There are several ways to listen to the SoupyGato Show – the easiest is to visit our website: www. soupygato. com – or subscribe to the show by visiting http://www. gcast. com/u/soupygato/main -- and it will download to your Itunes, Ipod, etc.


The SoupyGato Show #143

Kirsten Price - Magic Tree
Hanne Hukkelberg -- The Pirate
Strangers In Wonderland -- Behind the Mask

Braam -- Clean and The Clear
Doko Benjo-- Hot Soup
November -- Blood Money
Mekka Don -- Kick In the Door
Hidden Soul 2 -- Trunk Funk

Drew Nelson -- Wal- Mart V2.0
Farkus -- Chance
Centaurus -- unlabeled (track 1)
Phil Circle -- Letter to a Friend

Howard Glazer & the EL 34's-- Walking in the Rain
If you have enjoyed the show and would like to request more of your favorite independent music to be played, please vote/comment at: http://www. podcastalley. com/one_vote2. php?pod_id=21268 --
You can also hear the show by clicking on my profile -- and find out how to submit your own music as well!
ST!ZO





Apr 8 2008 10:20 AM

DOH! It's yo boy...did Willis make the show saturday?
Neil Diamond Phillips





Apr 6 2008 5:02 PM

We had a blast opening up for you last night!
Neil Diamond Phillips





Apr 1 2008 12:58 AM

Cary Kanno





Mar 13 2008 4:44 PM

ST!ZO





Feb 3 2008 10:37 AM

Far from it, Imma keep tryin' tryin'...
ST!ZO





Jan 27 2008 6:17 PM

COME OUT & SUPPORT. pretty please :)
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WHITE NOISE ENTERTAINMENT





Jan 26 2008 9:43 PM

....Photobucket
ST!ZO





Jan 18 2008 6:10 PM

pass it on...
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Half-Pint Jones





Jan 17 2008 8:12 PM

Thanks guys, I hope we cross paths again. Great show saturday!
Nika Le Butik





Jan 9 2008 11:14 PM

Create your own banner at mybannermaker.com!
steez





Dec 19 2007 2:28 AM

thanks for the add...hope you like the tunez!

ps we are playing at the kinetic playground this thursday w/strange arrangement, you should definitely check it out
Cary Kanno





Dec 11 2007 3:34 PM

This Friday!

Cary Kanno





Dec 7 2007 9:35 PM

ST!ZO





Dec 7 2007 5:14 AM

if you want, I'm there til 5. If not, saturday atchocrib.
ST!ZO





Dec 7 2007 5:04 AM

G OFF,
just finished your shirt. can we link up!?
Tesser





Nov 20 2007 2:42 AM

hey doko (can i call you that?). hope to see you on the 24th, i'll be in town for one night! take care.
Abitight (art F.O.R.M)





Oct 19 2007 1:29 AM

Come out and support your local hiphop/ music scene

Wed Oct. 24th

@ the Elbo Room 2871 n. Lincoln
cost $10


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Oct 9 2007 11:58 PM

Abstract Giants playing at The Mix (2843 N. Halsted) chicago, IL

Thursday Oct 11th

w/ DJ Haiku & Small Change
Doors Open at 9pm
21 and up
$3 red stripes
$3 Jameson Shots
$3 vodka

Cover - tba (should be in your budget!!)
ST!ZO





Oct 9 2007 6:48 AM

I'll be there with my fat gold chain...grab the mic like I'm on Soul Train!
Cary Kanno





Sep 15 2007 4:43 PM

Yeah joe.

Tesser





Aug 10 2007 10:09 PM

hey doko. good to see you all are still rocking. unfortunately, i don't think i ever got to hear you perform. any tours out west? portland is a lot fun.
Matthew Conway





Jul 30 2007 8:30 PM

thanks shawty.

D to the AAAAHHHHHHHHH.
ST!ZO





Jul 19 2007 10:22 AM

Animated gif = DOPE!
absTRACT giANTS





Jun 20 2007 4:18 PM

THE ABSTRACT GIANTS PLAY MOBFEST AT METRO, THURSDAY NIGHT!!

GET YOUR DISCOUNT TICKET!!

JUST PRINT AND SHOW UP!!

EASY AS PIE!!


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CONTRIBAND





Jun 7 2007 11:29 PM

we were hoping they'd be hotter than august, but july is pretty hot too! haha!!! thanks for the love!!!
Cary Kanno





Jun 7 2007 8:59 PM

Whoh.

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ST!ZO





Jun 3 2007 3:53 AM

Good show peeps! The new trumpet is A+!
RJ





May 31 2007 8:51 AM

Phat!!! WHen is DOKO doing the cover????





Cary Kanno





May 24 2007 9:33 PM

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ST!ZO





May 3 2007 11:07 PM

I miss y'all mutha cluckas!
Cary Kanno





Apr 30 2007 3:32 PM

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Cary Kanno





Apr 23 2007 2:57 PM