Fronted by singer/songwriter/guitarist Benjamin Jacobs The Jolly Lamas music has had numerous independent cuts played on regular rotation on Radio Stations across America and Canada as well and local and regional attention in their home base in Southern California. A recent song 'Bring This Mutha Down appears on episode 120 of Dog the Bounty Hunter. The Jolly Lamas are currently writing and recording for their third album as well as various studio projects. Notably Rockin' the Standards. They occasionally perform at various venues throughout Southern California.
a lil History:
Benjamin Jacobs was one of the former lead guitarists for the Christian Rock Band Mad at the World filling in for the legendary Brent Gordon for the final two studio albums, The Ferris Wheel (1993) and The Dreamland Cafe (1995). Benjamin was also the lead guitarist of Randy Rose's metal band Rose at the same time. Benjamin was invited to join MATW (ben actually begged, pleaded and whined for the opportunity.. kind of sad really..) after its original guitarist, Gordon, moved on.
After the slowdown of MATW, Jacobs formed the band The Jolly Lamas with Bob Hall on Drums in Southern California. Chris Ford was recruited to play guitar and Doug Shipley was the original Bassist for the band. Their debut album Two Seconds to the Moon was produced and mixed by Roger and Randy Rose of MATW fame.
With the help of Roger and Randy Rose 'Two Seconds to the Moon' earned the Jolly Lamas a nomination for 'Best Local Recording' at the 1998 San Diego Music Awards, and another nomination in 2001 for best adult alternative album. This album also received attention from motion picture and television industries when the song 'Yank My Chain' was featured in the indie classic The Others (1997) and the song "Football Hero" was performed on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
The Jolly Lamas played extensively throughout Southern California at familiar venues; Roxy, The Key Club, Martini Lounge, Brick by Brick, Tee Casbah, Tio Leo's, Superbowl Fest.. just to name a few. The Jolly Lamas made several radio 91x and TV appearances (FOX San Diego). The band went through several line-up changes. Notably the addition of Ken Haile on Drums and Gary Hopkins on Bass.
With the release of Coming Back (the second Jolly Lamas offering) in 2005, the band switched out members once again with the addition of bassist Anton Jacobs.
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