Brain Buckit

BB in the Media
Chris picks up endorsement from Rocky Mountain Slides! "The Worlds first and only hand-crafted Hybrid Guitar Slide"... Click to Check them out!!

BB's Jersey Boy joins with big hit Broadway Show "Jersey Boy" musicians at Kenneys Castaways on Bleeker St. in NYC. Brain Buckit's new CD *'YEAH BABY'* will preview during the show.

PBS TV show "Road Trip Nation" signs contract to play BB music on their popular TV show. Check TV listings on PBS for BB music or click for info on the show.


ON ON Cast - Radio for Half Minds select " Run Rabbit Run" as theme song Known as "Drinkers with a running problem" or "Hash House Harriers" -- Gotta check this group out -- just click
"Run Rabbit Run" selected by Cynopsis as theme song for their Multi-Cultural daily industry trade publication. Click to listen to this very interesting international podcast and also enjoy some BB sounds. Where are those critics who said BB did only party music.
Murphy's Saloon selects BB's "Rocket Science" as theme song. Blues, beer and bluster served up in approximately equal measure to the backgound music of "Rocket Science". Great sounds and words from Chicago - the home of the blues, and the heart of a blue state. There are no strangers in this world - only friends we haven't met.. Click to hear some great vibes.
"Let the Boogie Loose" selected by Techiemak.net as their theme song. Click to check this new site.
Album Selected American Music Recommended album of 2005
I really like that song!”(Let IT Snow!)
Dave Johnson, host - Blues Deluxe Radio Program.

BB PRESS Reviews in Detail
San Diego Reader - Hometown CDs - Brain Buckit - By Mary Montgomery
"They say the grass is always greener, so how come you don't like mine?" asks funk rock fivesome Brain Buckit on their ambitious CD. Out of the eleven songs, there are three that really shine: "Sweet Tequila," "Crosstown Traffic," and "Rocket Science." The four guys and a gal render a tight mix of jazzy rock that's occasionally punked out with ska horns. Guitarist Chris Kelly provides Hendrix-inspired fills. Brain Buckit's willingness to experiment with their sound is admirable. "Sweet Tequila" has the memorable "Tequila tastes sweet on lips that smile,". "Rocket Science" features the line, "I never raised no chickens, but I know that they can't fly," before a well-played sax solo by Amy Stickney. This song is a standout. There is plenty of talent in this group and it’s prophetically reflected in their song "I Know What I Know." "Walkin' out the other day, when love really came my way, but then it stopped, reversed, and turned away, went on back from where it came." I kind of know how they feel.
AndyB of TIPSY V PRESENTS! Freakiest Halloween Jamz EVER! Friday night @ Riddles in review: BRAIN BUCKIT, rocked out the closing set and threw a self-contained energetic party on stage. A dancing horn section of slip-slide trombone from Kentucky, soulful-sax from Nebraska, and NJ's own current Brain-resident Dave Roman joining them on his off time from Buddha Brains as well! And who could forget the rhythm section, Chad on drums & Andrew on Bass, centered around Chris Kelly (lead vox/guitar)...all three being fine products of "San Diego via NJ". I've come to find out that Hank the Angry Dwarf does not appear on their web site, yet I've been gently enlightened as to the importance of wearing a Buckit on your Brain when traveling the intergalactic sonic speedway. It's nothing like the Parkway OR the Turnpike...I hope to see more of them this fine winter, as well as some new bands and many surprises in store to keep your musical heart-n-soul warm!! PB Block Party Go ahead, blame Chris Kelly...the local guitarist-singer-songwriter-and-open mic host...for the name. It may not be his idea, but it probably is. Best not to ask too many questions here. Like the neo-blues roadhouse funk they like to riff on (The Meters, Taj Mahal, Hendrix), the overallu underbelly feeling of BB's back alley grooves is probably left unspoken. Just show up, turn off your temporal lobe and listen to your loins. Kelly, Chad Matthew, Aquiliano Soriano and Amy Stickney won't say a word about what you do next. Will K. Shilling, San Diego City Beat magazine Brain Buckit @ ZEBRA Fri.,Oct 01, 04, 10:00 pm The funky jams and rock and roll are back and the party's getting bigger. Not only has BRAIN BUCKIT consistently been expanding their fan base across the country, but the band is growing as well. "While we were playing in Denver this summer," says guitarist Chris Kelly "these local horn players, Rob and Corey sat in with us. My hair stood on end! This is the sound we've been looking for. Adding two more horns to Amy's sax gives us a cool New Orleans funk sound. Mix that with our high energy rockin and rollin and it's a party that's tough to beat. It's like AC/DC goes to Mardis Gras!" "We are more excited than ever about the band," adds drummer Chad Brienza. "It's our third trip to Bozeman where the turn outs and the vibe have been great. The Zebra should be tons of fun." The show is presented locally by Dave's Sushi and Bozone Brewing Co. The BOZONE, Oct.,2004 Underground Sounds -- by Tommy Anderson Brain Buckit -- This San Diego based band is on to something good with a tight, upbeat sound and an eclectic mix of styles ranging from funk to rock with even some jazz and ska thrown in for good measure. Their influences are easy to hear. Traces of Hendrix, The Meters, Phish, and Taj Mahal all poke their heads out at various times. The transitions are smooth and the jams build solidly. The band is made up of: Chris Kelly on guitar and vocals, Chris Matthew on the drums, Aguilino Soriano on the bass, and Amy Stickney on the saxophone. Don't miss this high-energy band. IMAGE MAGAZINE Sept.,2004 BRAIN BUCKIT TOURS COLORADOBased in San Diego, Ca, Brain Buckit possesses a unique vibe. A high energy band The San Diego band BRAIN BUCKIT tears up the stage. Their funky, jammin' rock and roll with a twist of blues grooves the soul. A sample of venues played include: The Tiki, Pacific Beach, CA - Winston's, Ocean Beach, CA - 14\|BELOW, Santa Monica, CA - The Zebra, Bozeman, MT - The Hofbrau, Flagstaff, AZ - The Toad Tavern, Littleton, CO - The Cricket on the Hill, Denver, CO - Sancho's, Denver, CO - Kenny's Castaways, New York, NY - The Lion’s Den, Greenwich Village, NYC - Riddles, Pompton Lakes, NJ - Tierney’s, Montclair, NJ - many many more. The Colorado Music Scene BRAIN BUCKIT RETURNS TO BOZEMAN The San Diego band BRAIN BUCKIT is returning to do a night at the Zebra on Fri., March 12. The night is being sponsored locally by Dave’s Sushi and Bozeman Brewing Company. Those who attended last summer’s “Whitewater Festival/ American Wildlands Gallatin River Celebration” or caught their show at the Filler will remember these guys are all about funky jams and high-energy Rock N’ Roll. Since their last visit, their song “Let It Snow!” has received radio airplay across the country. Their music is being placed in films and TV and drawing attention from record companies nation wide. BRAIN BUCKIT, while consistently grooving, will dabble in many styles from around the world and the vibe is always positive. “Our songs are about three things,” says guitarist Chris Kelly ”lovin’ life, ladies and lovin’ life!” Their improvisational skill makes them a jam band delight but their song writing is what will get them noticed. BRAIN BUCKIT performs Friday, March 12 at The Zebra, 10pm., $4.The Valley Vibe Blues Deluxe Radio Program “I really like that song!”(Let IT Snow!) - Dave Johnson, host “Brain Buckit” in town Friday, June 20th, @ the Filling Station Good time, funky, rockin’ band, “Brain Buckit” are stopping in Bozeman to play for the Whitewater Festival/ American Wildlands Gallatin River Celebration. They will also do a night at The Filler. The San Diego based band is made up of top-notch musicians from all across the country and as far as Indonesia. Imagine, if you can, that the Meters, Phish, Hendrix, and Taj Mahal could all somehow spawn a baby. The baby’s name would be Brain Buckit. These guys will groove you down to the delta, funk you up in New Orleans, rock you back to New York City, then keep you boogiein’ west, through Chicago, on to the mountains and finally… chill you out at the ocean. High energy, jammin’ Rock n’ Roll is what Brain Buckit is all about, and for just $4, they’re a must-see. Come, “Let The Boogie Loose” at The Filling Station, Friday, June 20, 9:30pm.The Bozone, June 15, 2003

BB Music Reviews

Top stuff!! Highly recommended to buy the CD and also listen to them playing. The CD is a fusion of many styles but it’s mainly funk rock with the brass section taking a prominent part in proceedings. The guitar playing is excellent too, especially on the brilliant "Baja Taxi." This is a great track which has been used on some surfer films but could quite easily be a part of a Tarantino soundtrack. The rest of the tracks are mainly uptempo and there is even a cover of Hendrix’s "Crosstown Traffic" which has their own individual slant to it. This CD has most things including the blues with "Rocket Science." There are some slower tracks on this album as well which are good but the main attraction to me is the rhythm which has my toes tapping and my head nodding.
The Southend Years

Don't miss this Band. This San Diego based band is on to something good with a tight, upbeat sound and an eclectic mix of styles. The transitions are smooth and the jams build solidly.
Colorado Image Magazine

jambands.com BB CDreview
Change nothing and continue with immaculate consistency.
Brain Buckit is a jamband through-and-through, filled with quasi-funky guitars, horn lines, snapping beats, and (most significantly) pure playfulness. Brain Buckit is an 88-mph DeLorean ride to the Great Northeast Jam Scare of '95.
There is no angst here. Far from it. Beginning with an upbeat number titled "Passion Fruit (Go Bananas!)", proceeding through a few semi-cinematic instrumentals (including "Run Rabbit/The Chase" and "Baja Taxi"), a cover of Hendrix's "Cross Town Traffic" , and an as-it-sounds closer called "Let the Boogie Loose."
Click to read the entire review.

Music Review: BRAIN BUCKIT
I welcome it and so will you.
By www.smother.net/reviews

I guess what’s most interesting about Brain Buckit is their inconsistency. But it’s actually a good thing. They flip styles like pancakes ranging from delta swamp blues to ska to psychedelica to jam band funk to surf rock. But they do it with their own style transferring without making it sound forced and certainly keeping a common theme throughout. Bizarre? Yes. But I welcome it and so will you.

BRAIN BUCKIT Review
I love the music and so will you.
Well suited and very upbeat!!! Sounds like a wonderful fusion with bits of Latino, Asian, reggae and other cultural influences. All good stuff.

Electic Vibes
Brain Buckit Freakin' fun and funky jam rock with horns and memorable upbeat melodies. You WILL remember “Passion Fruit (Go Bananas!)” Be looking for them at festivals.

This week's CD Spotlight is on the self-titled debut release by Brain Buckit.
"Off the Beat-n-Track Radio Show" on Saturday October 1 from 9-11PM. Show is hosted & produced by Todd Mack at the Off the Beat-n-Track recording studio in Southfield, MA, and currently airs on WKZE 98.1FM (streaming on www.wkze.com) in Sharon, CT which broadcasts to 7 counties in NY, CT, and MA. "-- Gotta check this station out -- just click for info

Music Review: BRAIN BUCKIT By Beverly Durfee
Many of the bands I choose to review send me a bit of mail with their CD submission, and they often suggest three or four songs as “must-hear” if I don’t have time to listen to the whole CD. Not BRAIN BUCKIT. These hot rockers let me know that each song is so stylistically varied I won’t get it if I don’t hear it all.

Beside being self-assured, BRAIN BUCKIT is absolutely right. From “Passion Fruit (Go Bananas)” to “Let The Boogie Loose” I can only relate to you that the band is truly the “Funky Jam Rock” group they claim to be.

Don’t believe me? Good. You’re in luck because BRAIN BUCKIT just happens to be making a swing through Colorado. I mean ain’t this fate or something? You can catch the band at Dulcinea’s in Denver on July 21, the next night at Cactus Jack’s in Evergreen and the 23rd at The Ancient Mariner in Manitou Springs.

I have to admit, the band seems so instrumentally rich and layered, it’s hard to imagine this level of sound coming through live. If any of you have the chance to hear them, please let me know how they translate on the road.

My favorites on this listening were “Sweet Tequila” (mellow groove), “Baja Taxi” (flamenco surf), “Rocket Science” (Delta swamp - and sure to bring on a smile) and the sincere and brooding “Leavin’ Tonight” (Psycha-delta). Thanks to all you BRAIN BUCKITs for the funky-cool tunes.

I welcome it and so will you. I guess what’s most interesting about Brain Buckit is their inconsistency. But it’s actually a good thing. They flip styles like pancakes ranging from delta swamp blues to ska to psychedelica to jam band funk to surf rock. But they do it with their own style transferring without making it sound forced and certainly keeping a common theme throughout. Bizarre? Yes. But I welcome it and so will you.
www.smother.net/reviews

The four guys and a gal render a tight mix of jazzy rock that's occasionally punked out with ska horns. Guitarist Chris Kelly provides Hendrix-inspired fills. Brain Buckit's willingness to experiment with their sound is admirable.
San Diego Reader - Hometown CDs - Brain Buckit - By Mary Montgomery

I've been gently enlightened as to the importance of wearing a Buckit on your Brain when traveling the intergalactic sonic speedway. BRAIN BUCKIT, rocked out the closing set and threw a self-contained energetic party on stage.
AndyB of TIPSY V PRESENTS!
Freakiest Halloween Jamz EVER! Friday night @ Riddles in review:

Like the neo-blues roadhouse funk they like to riff on (The Meters, Taj Mahal, Hendrix), the overallu underbelly feeling of BB's back alley grooves is probably left unspoken. Just show up, turn off your temporal lobe and listen to your loins.
PB Block Party by Will K. Shilling, for San Diego City Beat magazine

It's like AC/DC goes to Mardis Gras!" The funky jams and rock and roll are back and the party's getting bigger. Not only has BRAIN BUCKIT consistently been expanding their fan base across the country, but the band is growing as well.
The BOZONE - Bozeman, Montana

Brain Buckit possesses a unique vibe. The band tears up the Stage with their funky, jammin' rock and roll with a twist of blues.
The Colorado Music Scene

jambands.com BB CDreview
Change nothing and continue with immaculate consistency.
Brain Buckit is a jamband through-and-through, filled with quasi-funky guitars, horn lines, snapping beats, and (most significantly) pure playfulness. Brain Buckit is an 88-mph DeLorean ride to the Great Northeast Jam Scare of '95. There is no angst here. Far from it. Beginning with an upbeat number titled "Passion Fruit (Go Bananas!)", proceeding through a few semi-cinematic instrumentals (including "Run Rabbit/The Chase" and "Baja Taxi"), a cover of Hendrix's "Cross Town Traffic" , and an as-it-sounds closer called "Let the Boogie Loose."
Click to read the entire review.

BRAIN BUCKIT Review
I love the music and so will you.
Well suited and very upbeat!!! Sounds like a wonderful fusion with bits of Latino, Asian, reggae and other cultural influences. All good stuff.

Electic Vibes - October 2005
Brain Buckit Freakin' fun and funky jam rock with horns and memorable upbeat melodies. You WILL remember “Passion Fruit (Go Bananas!)” Be looking for them at festivals.