Artist description Pono is pop/drug/folk/rock or for short - Ravioli Rock. They are a band who believe in swordfish. In staying consistent with this beliefthey compose music that can entertain, stimulate, amuse, and mayeven cause some initial swelling and skin irritation. Please use an open mindwhen listening to PONO and they will do the rest.

Music Style Unclassifiable

Musical Influences Luna, Pixies, Yo La Tengo, The Dead Milkmen, Liz Phair

Similar Artists (A Darker) B-52s, Jonathan Richman, Galaxie 500

Artist History PONO was formed in 1998 by Barbara Brownell and Ellard.They decided to make music that stepped slightly outsideof popular musical constructs while still remaining fairly accessible. The eclectic music that emerged was dubbed Ravioli Rock. They used life experiences, philosophy(Derrida in particular),art, and bubble baths as inspiration for their debut album Mao Tse-tung's Bar Mitzvah was 13 years, 13 months, and 13 days before Gandhi's Circumcision. Other musicians havecontributed to the PONO sound, but Barb and Ellardremain the driving force behind PONO. They alsoreally believe in swordfish. Plummet, plummet, Yeah!

Group Members Barbara Brownell,Ellard,Elanor Roosevelt,Frank Rizzo

Instruments guitar, bass, drums, bongos, flute, female/male vocals, other tasteful noises

Albums Mao Tse-tung's Bar Mitzvah was 13 years, 13 months, and 13 days before Gandhi's Circumcision

Press Reviews This album sounds very good. They did a really goodjob. I'm very proud of my son. I thought whenhe kept wetting his bed at a late age... -Ellard's Mom

Location Stuart, FL - USA

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