bemsha

American Jamband Bemsha's name is derived from the Thelonius Monk standard "Bemsha Swing". It is the brainchild of guitarist/singer/songwriter Chuck Mancabelli. Based in Gilbert, Arizona, the quartet formed in November 2002 and played their first paid gig after just 6 rehearsals. The band's repertoire consists of original songs as well as a host of choice cover tunes. They have performed Frank Zappa compositions (Willie The Pimp, Dirty Love) in concert.

The band's lineup consists of:

• Chuck Mancabelli: guitar, therimin, banjo and lead vocals
• Malcolm Brown: baritone, tenor & alto sax, plus lead vocals
• Sean Rochin: bass
• Mike Grossano: drums
• Dusty Mc Williams: percussion.

concerts

• 2003/03/16 concert 'famous sam's' , gilbert, az, usa

  • set 1: greasy bacon * funkin a * archy's revenge, genna * what's stickin * voodoo chili * gumbo * blue moon * waves on the river * sentimental journey

  • set 2: timber ho!, free 99, the chase > arthea * espresso rain * rather be me * what time it is * arkansas * yertle the turtle * dirty love (frank zappa)
    

•  2003/12/06 concert 'mcduffy's', tempe, az, usa

  • set 1: willie the pimp (frank zappa) * silicon fairy * purer than water * the naked song * genna * yertle the turtle * what time it is * blue moon * train * where's my lavender * war pigs * greasy bacon

  • set 2: jackie brown * archy's revenge * the mirror * deja vu * the chase * arthea * daddy rich
  • set 3: blinded * arkansas * axis bold as love