Artist description Bon Temps Roullé is an R&B group with a New Orleans twist. They are described as an experience between Dr. John, Miles Davis, Joe Cocker and Tom Waits.

Music Style New Orleans-infused rhythm and blues (a bit jazzy and off the wall)

Similar Artists Dr. John, Tom Waits

Artist History The band evolves from such rich Detroit-based backgrounds as Was (Not Was), Mitch Ryder’s Detroit Wheels, the Sun Messengers, the Buzztones and the Chisel Brothers. Although the band can fall in to many categories, Bon Temps Roulle was the 1999 winner of the Guitar Center/ WCSX-FM/ Memphis Smoke Best Blues Band contest.

Group Members Leonard Moon (Keyboards/ Lead Vocals) James O’Donnell (Trumpet/ Vocals) John Dunn (Bass) Roscoe (Guitar) Mark Kieme (Saxopohones) Ron Pangborn (Drums/ Producer) Special Guests on CD: Robert Tye (Guitar), Roy Wachtel (Bari Sax), David Taylor (Perc.), Gary Indiana (Vocals) and Diana Marie Balsama (Vocals).

Instruments Vocals, Trumpet, Saxophone, Fretless bass, Guitar and Drums

Albums Swaggy Dog - Recorded and Mixed by Roscoe.

Press Reviews From "Big City Blues" Magazine: Detroit is home to many, many party-based bands and Bon Temps Roulle is among the most popular. Their subtle mix of musical styles ranging from cakewalkin' jazz, barrel-house sounds, and Cajun-New Orleans tastes has and maintains, a big band attitude. The formula interjects originals,standards and covers to a relentlessly good-time treatment"..." With all these flavors, you can imagine the spicy brew they come up with. Take a listen to this one to give ya a change of pace; slip into you dancin' shoes and get ready to kick up your heels. Pick up 'Swaggy Dog' and let the 'good times roll'."

Location Detroit, Michigan - USA

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