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KONGOS
Rock / Pop / Progressive

Our music is better than it sounds.



Phoenix, Arizona
United States

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Last Login:  12/30/2009
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   KONGOS: General Info
Member Since8/6/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.kongos.com
Band MembersBooking: booking@kongos.com

Dylan
vocals/guitars
Johnny
keys/accordion

Daniel
guitars/vocals
Jesse
drums/vocals
InfluencesSee EarTravel.com

In no particular order: The Beatles, Tinariwen, Erik Satie, John Kongos, Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett, Bach, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Salif Keita, Joni Mitchell, Faithless, Dire Straits, Amadou Et Mariam, Jimmy Giuffre, Coldplay, The Prodigy, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pink Floyd, Arvo Part, Bob Marley, Puccini, The Police, Chopin, Tin Hat Trio, J.J. Cale, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Gurdjieff, South Africa ... the list goes on.
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Press


Phoenix New Times Feature

Undiscovered Radio Network

Copperstate Music Feature

Get Out Feature

Interview on Amp.az

Best Rock Band Of Phoenix

Phoenix New Times write-up


Reviews


Music-Critic.com

Leonard's Lair

Copperstate Music

20th Century Guitar

The Mag

The Beat Surrender

The Celebrity Cafe

Smother.net



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Also available at Stinkweeds and Hoodlums in Phoenix/Tempe.


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 18 2009 9:30P
The Lost Leaf Phoenix, Arizona
Jan 9 2010 9:00P
The Lost Leaf Phoenix, Arizona
Jan 29 2010 9:00P
Martini Ranch w/ Of Verona Scottsdale, Arizona
Jan 30 2010 9:00P
The Lost Leaf Phoenix, Arizona
Feb 10 2010 9:00P
The Lost Leaf Phoenix, Arizona
Feb 27 2010 9:00P
The Lost Leaf Phoenix, Arizona

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New video: The Way - Live in Scottsdale, AZ - Oct 28 2009  (view more)

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   About KONGOS


"It's rare to be in on the ground floor of something that doesn't sound like anything else you might've heard before ..."
Serene Dominic   •   Phoenix New Times

"As well as the incontestable youthful talent, what impresses even more is the controlled emotional outpourings ..."
Jonathan Leonard   •   Leonard's Lair

"Each song has so much attention to the groove that it sounds like another level of music has been reached that other people haven't quite made it to. GREAT record!"
Murphy   •   Undiscovered Radio Network

"Kongos sounds like no other band, not just in the Valley, but in the whole of mainstream rock music ..."
Chris Hansen Orf   •   Get Out

"Kongos are bound to make it big. Their songs are radio-ready and they have a frickin’ kickin’ accordian!"
Tim Wardyn   •   Music-Critic.com

"This band have built a burgeoning reputation recently and it's easy to see why here. The album bristles with intelligently written soulful pop-rock ..."
Haydon S.   •   The-Mag.co.uk

"The four sons of UK rock legend John Kongos have recorded an amazing album in the finest spirit of their father's 1971 Kongos classic"
Robert Silverstein   •   20th Century Guitar

"What separates this band are the overtones of electronic mixes, accordion solos, and African-inspired beats that make this band stand out amongst your typical 'rock band.'"
Kim Milbrandt   •   Copperstate Music

"Interesting arrangements are speckled with an affinity to do things a little different. Whether that 'different' is with samples, thick dance beats, or accordions, Kongos is sure to surprise the hell out of you."
J-Sin   •   Smother Magazine

"... there's a lot more going on than you first realise ... Definitely a grower is this one… I think it's more 'Sunday music' than 'Friday night' music, if you catch my drift."
The Beat Surrender



Bio
KONGOS is a rock band of four brothers -- Johnny, Jesse, Dylan and Daniel Kongos. Their music is driven by strong melodies, powerful arrangements, a high level of musicianship and insightful lyrics.

They grew up in London and South Africa and now write, record and perform in Phoenix, Arizona. With multi-million-seller British singer-songwriter John Kongos as their father, they have been surrounded by music, studios and different cultures all of their lives. Johnny and Jesse studied jazz at Arizona State University and have played in several jazz and fusion groups over the past few years (see lawofseven.com).

Their debut album was released in 2007 on iTunes worldwide and received glowing reviews (see above). Written, produced and engineered by themselves, it demonstrates their wide range of influences culminating in the KONGOS sound. In May 2007, they were named Best Rock Band of Phoenix by the Phoenix New Times .

Their single In The Music reached No. 9 on the influential TuksFM top 40 in South Africa. Other airplay includes Indie 103.1 in Los Angeles, Q101 in Chicago, 98 KUPD and The Edge 103.9 in Phoenix, XFM in the UK, Motor FM in Germany, KNRK 94.7 in Portland, WXPN in Philadelphia and many more. In the last year they've played extensively in Arizona and California, including five successful shows at The Viper Room, the most recent being Indie 103.1 sponsored. Their Spring '08 West Coast tour featured a KNRK sponsored show in Portland, interviews and performances on Indie 103.1 FM in Los Angeles, 98 KUPD in Phoenix, KNRK 94.7 FM in Portland, and a video interview/performance for GoTV Networks.


Videos
Come Together Mashup
Live @ Viper Room
KONGOS Promo
Looking For Love
SOS Show
Ironic Chef


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Kromofonica

Kromofonica



Dec 31 2009 1:07 AM

Thanks for the add. !!! Good 2010 !!!


Jahn

Jahn



Dec 21 2009 8:48 PM

The show was awesome. I missed the last part cause I drank to much. It was great meeting u guys. Thanks 4 signing the cd. Looking forward 2 the next show and the new cd.
David Blaze (now on iTunes)

David Blaze (now on iTunes)



Dec 14 2009 7:52 PM

thanx 4 the add ! plz check out my new youtube channel and subscribe to David Blaze Tv

www.youtube.com/davidblaze
Dark Rock Promotions

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Dec 14 2009 7:52 PM

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Paige

Paige Fiore



Nov 30 2009 5:55 PM

Have a good day,my friend
Barry

barry king



Nov 26 2009 6:30 AM

HAPPY THANKSGIVING GUYS TO MY FAVORITE BAND!!!!! I MISS YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!
Josh

Josh



Nov 11 2009 8:00 AM

No problem. You guys are amazing.
Marie

Marie Strickland



Nov 8 2009 7:18 PM


Thanks for the add peace and blessings to you all
Marie
Tony

Tony Jay-Jay



Nov 8 2009 9:38 AM

Thanks guys for becoming my friends..
Tony JJ
Blue Star Digital Audio Recording

Blue Star Digital Audio Recording



Nov 5 2009 1:01 AM

Thanks so much for the add....be out to see you guys again soon!
Josh

Josh



Oct 30 2009 7:57 AM

Saw you at the Rock. You guys are amazing.
Playasville Entertainment(Twitter.com/Playasville)

Playasville Entertainment(Twitter.com/Playasville)



Oct 15 2009 7:23 AM

What's Up! how you doin?
RECORD LABEL SUBMIT.COM

Submission Service



Oct 4 2009 6:51 PM

"THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP,LOVE THE MUSIC ! (VISIT THE WEBSITE)
Linspektor

Linspektor



Sep 19 2009 8:50 PM

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Salut KONGOS

Juste un petit coucou en passant

Portez-vous bien :-)

A +

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Shorty's

Teresa Mullins



Sep 19 2009 8:49 PM

Have a great weekend
Peace, T
Topnoise Recordings

Topnoise Recordings



Sep 2 2009 7:53 PM

Hey
Thanks for adding and supporting us.
Check out our releases!
Greetings and best wishes.

Your Topnoise Team
Shorty

Teresa Mullins



Aug 31 2009 4:06 PM


Thanks for adding me! Have a great week! Peace, T
Embers Rise

Embers Rise



Aug 26 2009 11:45 PM

Thanks KONGOS for becoming a fan of Embers Rise \m/
christyoatesdesign.com

Christy Oates



Aug 26 2009 11:45 PM

Why aren't you on Pandora!!?
Vivid Sky

Vivid Sky



Jul 9 2009 4:47 PM

Hi,
Thanks for your friendship!
Hope you enjoy listening to our music.
New track "Riding Home" up now!
Thanks again!
Vivid Sky
Super Stereo [new band!]

Super Stereo [new band!]



Jul 2 2009 4:43 PM

Have an awesome vacation guys! Can't wait to hear your new stuff!

~ Tricia

ps. thanks for the add too :)
Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake



Jul 2 2009 8:53 PM

Hello!
Thanks for adding us , greetings from Poland.
Welcome to our profile!

Crystal Lake (prog rock band from Poland)


Race You There

Race You There



Jun 30 2009 6:49 AM

Hey dudes, how's it going?

-Alex
RIP Sole Function! See Super Stereo...

RIP Sole Function! See Super Stereo...



Jun 23 2009 12:02 AM

Hey, we miss you guys! Take a break from recording and come chill with us :)
Eddie

Eddie



Jun 20 2009 1:52 AM

kin ought not give out secrets
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