Black Sheep Brass Band
Black Sheep Brass Band is based out of Sonoma County, in the North Bay Area of California. Together we have created our own unique brand of California grown, 100% certified #BRASSfedFUNK, that permeates all layers of being.
From the uptown to the get-down, it’s time for the Black Sheep to vibrate y’all to the good sound, all around.
Band Happenings
Est. 2009
Black Sheep Brass Band was recognized by the NPR Tiny Desk Concert Series as “purveyors of over-sized sounds”. With horns, saxophones, and drums that get people moving and grooving on any occasion, BSBB has continued to receive recognition for their funky, original tunes. In 2017 BSBB had the honor of being selected by NPR to perform alongside Tank and the Bangas, during their National Tour stop in Petaluma, CA. BSBB has also shared the stage with these other notable acts: Railroad Earth, MarchFourth Marching Band, The Polish Ambassador, Ayla Nereo, among others.
Black Sheep Brass Band is stoked for the future as 2017, 2018 and 2019 have been increasingly successful adventures into the field of BRASSfedFUNK. Filled with service projects, awards, fundraisers, and incredible concert opportunities, BSBB have been privileged with the opportunity to grow each subsequent year. In 2017, the band finished their original EP (funded by winning the Creative Sonoma Grant). They were publicly recognized by NPR, embarked on two West Coast tours – to Southern California in February and then to the Pacific Northwest in June. BSBB performed at four different festivals, and played a variety of other gigs – large and small. From private weddings and seminars in Silicon Valley, to intimate clubs and festivals, BSBB has averaged 3 gigs a month, totaling over 35 gigs this past year. BSBB has performed another 30+ gigs in 2018, and have booked and successfully completed their first International Tour, which was to Guatemala in March of 2018 (see videos in gallery).
With their diverse gig history and refined BRASSfedFUNK sound, BSBB is a soulful band, fit to play any event. Their all-acoustic, New Orleans Jazz/Hip Hop marching band influenced style, brings a dance party wherever and whenever – on and off the stage.
Coming in 2020, the band is excited to continue to expand their music catalog, record a new album, shoot new music videos, and share their unique sound with audiences young to old.
Members
Black Sheep Brass Band consists of a farm laborer turned attorney, telecom worker, carpenter, engineer, gigging musician(s), graphic designer, visual artist, techie/foodie, sound engineer/carpenter, Case Manager for the homeless, and a Kundalini Yoga teacher.
Black Sheep Brass is of the people, by the people and for the people.
