Brass Monkey Brass Band

Relentless drums, rumbling tuba, and wailing horns...nothing kicks the party into high gear like a smokin’ brass band! Now you don’t have to trek to New Orleans to catch second-line fever—California’s own BRASS MONKEY BRASS BAND (BMBB) brings the infectious energy and funky good times to the West Coast and beyond.

BMBB is a powerhouse 7-piece in the style of New Orleans’ own Dirty Dozen and Rebirth Brass Band, with the traditional lineup of tuba, saxes, trumpets, trombones, bass drum and snare. BMBB’s wide repertoire ranges from New Orleans classics like “When The Saints Go Marching In” to danceable favorites by a variety of artists from Led Zeppelin to Nirvana to Roger & Zapp, plus their own irrepressibly funky originals. While the band is primarily an instrumental unit, around 20-25% of a BMBB set are songs with vocals, chants, etc. 

For 15 years, Brass Monkey has turned private events & weddings into unique, unforgettable celebrations, with their infectious rhythms and soulful brass sound that gets everybody up on the dance floor—from 8 to 80. They're an exceptional alternative to Top 40 bands and DJs.