Bobby Moon: Lead Vocal
Paul Thomas: Guitar & Keyboards
Rudy Mangual: Percussion
Mike Daigeau: Trombones
with guests:
Sonora
Johnny Polanco
Candi Sosa
Asdru Sierra (Ozomatli)
Artie Webb
Plas Johnson
Mike Turre
David LaFlamme (It's A Beautiful Day)
Question Mark (of the Mysterians)
Rare video "Isn't It Time" from Bobby & Paul's former band "Life After Death" - from their teen years in the 80's
Latin rhythms ... hip-shaking urban beats ...multi-cultural performers...tropical grooves ... Spanglish lyrics ... male and female voices ... surprise guest stars ... critical accolades ... a style all their own. These are some of the hallmarks of Spellbound, a long-standing L.A. indie band with a remarkable track record. On stage live they are multi-instrumentalist Paul Thomas, singer/songwriter Bobby Moon, virtuoso trombone player Mike Daigeau, with new band mates Rudy Mangual (congas & percussion), Michael Turre (saxophone)& guest vocalist Candi Sosa.
Beginning with Spellbound in 1996 (which contains the Latin-tinged favorite "Good Company"), the band has released a succession of nationally-distributed CDs. They include 1999's " "Funqueros" (dubbed a “jewel of magnanimous proportions” by Campus Circle Magazine), 2001's "Respete El Pasado/Respect The Past," , and "Tropicalifornia (One of 2002's Editor’s Top Ten Picks in Latin Beat Magazine). The band also made a timely entrance into the internet music revolution, scoring three number 1 songs on the tropical charts during MP3.com’s glory days (and the downloads continue now through Apple I-Tunes and other internet music services). Also throughout their recordings, Spellbound has enjoyed the participation of diverse musical guests, from legendary singer Question Mark (of ? & The Mysterians and “96 Tears” fame) to Asdru Sierra of trend-setting band Ozomatli. Live, they continue to amaze and are constant crowd pleasers with shows in local clubs and occasional concert venues, including the Hollywood Bowl in 2002 (for the African Hearts & Latin Soul concert with headliners Eddie Palmieri & Hugh Maskela).
In 2007 Spellbound established their myspace site, along with a new CD "Poolside Fiesta," , and their first-ever video, “Hot Sauce.” Without stopping for breath, the prolific band has returned in 2008 with their latest recording, Brighter Days Ahead, featuring guest appearances by salsa veteran Johnny Polanco and legendary jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson.
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HEY SpeLLbounD! ThanKs -4- Da ReQuesT........ i've pLaced aspeLL upon "U"uuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! L.O.L. (: { my haLLoween was quiet & safe i hope yours was likewise.} SmOOchEs...... DuDes......... hoLLaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
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I hope you have a “purfect” weekend!! Peace and love. Paul
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“My cat leaps around the garden fence Pouncing on anything that moves There’s no defence Sleeps for hours and sometimes days Bathing in the summer rays Hibernating in the winter cold Prowling, howelling meowing so bold My cat is quick, sleek, reactions unique If I ever return as a bird or a mouse then I am going to leave my house When I am due to travel away my cat sulks for days Moody before and then turns his back as I return to the door Feeding him food from a tin Is considered by my feline friend a cardinal sin He sits and looks at me in disgust This is not what I want for my breakfast. “Give me lean chicken, salmon or fresh beluga Or I’ll slash the side of your chair like Freddy Kruger My claws are sharp I will reduce your coat To the texture and look of an old Nanny goat I go to sit in my favourite chair In front of the fire and guess whose there! Asleep in my bed I awake with surprise As a purring nose pokes me straight in the eyes! I now understand the word perfection Is all about my cats affection Even when he wreaks the place I live A look from those saucer green eyes makes me forget and forgive. My cat has a spiritual link, a supernatural perception Something that humans have no connection I can only watch look and admire all of that Oh…I forgot to mention. My cat is An Acrobat.”
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HEY SpeLLbounD! ThanKs -4- Da ReQuesT........ i've pLaced aspeLL upon "U"uuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! L.O.L. (: { my haLLoween was quiet & safe i hope yours was likewise.} SmOOchEs...... DuDes......... hoLLaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
