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December 16, 2008

B.O.T. recording new CD!   The band will start recording it's 2nd album December 19th in Los Angeles, CA.   Stay tuned for updates and reports from the recording sessions.   Look for the CD to be available before summer 2009, with tours to follow.  

December 15, 2008
B.O.T. on Twitter.   For those fans who use the Twitter network, you can now find Big Organ Trio at twitter.com/bigorgantrio.   Join the band page to get the latest news and updates on the upcoming CD.   We will posting reports on the recording sessions that will be starting soon.  

November 21, 2008
Two Nights in SF!.   B.O.T. returns to the bay area for 2 shows at the Boom Boom Room in January.   The shows are January 16 (Friday) and January 17 (Saturday), with special guests to be announced.   Stay tuned for more info on the weekend in SF.  

October 19, 2008
B.O.T. will be supporting Will Bernard Trio on Saturday, November 8th in Los Angeles at The Mint.   Will is a grammy-nominated guitarist, and member of Stanton Moore Trio, T.J. Kirk, and Robert Walter's 20th Congress.   His trio will include Wil Blades on organ, and Eric Kalb (John Scofield Band, Deep Banana Blackout, Greyboy Allstars) on drums.   Presented by Wagatail.

October 9, 2008
New Booking Agent!   Big Organ Trio has joined the roster of The Forsyth Agency.   Scott Forsyth will now be handling all of the band's booking.   The agency also books Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, The Bridge, Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle, Papa Grows Funk, Skerik, and others.   Look for the band to expand it's touring schedule nationwide in 2009.

September 23, 2008
Falcor & Friends presents "An Evening With Big Organ Trio" at Mojito in San Francisco on Saturday, October 25th.   With special guests from the bay area to be announced.   More info and tickets on the SHOWS page.  

September 12, 2008
Big Organ Trio will be opening for LEO NOCENTELLI on Friday, October 17th in L.A., CA at The Mint.   Leo is the guitarist and a founding member of legendary New Orleans band The Meters.   B.O.T. first performed with Leo back on June 23, 2006 at their first San Francisco area show.   Check in the Dark and Body are also on the bill.   Check the SHOWS page for tickets and more info.  

August 25, 2008
There are 2 new videos posted on the B.O.T. YouTube Site.   "Japan Soundcheck Jam" was recorded during the soundcheck at the Tokyo, Japan show on December 3, 2007.   "The Rosemary Stretch" is an excerpt from a new song, recorded April 11, 2008 in Santa Monica, CA.   You can subscribe on the YouTube page to get the latest video updates, more new vids coming soon.  

August 21, 2008
The show with Ian McLagan on September 20th in L.A. was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.   Ian McLagan was the keyboardist in Small Faces & The Faces (Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood) and has played with The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and many others.   More B.O.T. shows at The Mint to be added soon.  

July 10, 2008
B.OT. will be playing a show with Mike Clark's Prescription Renewal on July 23rd in L.A.   The group features original Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters members Mike Clark on drums and Paul Jackson on bass, in addition to Jeff Babko (Jimmy Kimmel Show) on keys.   Discount tix are available at the door to B.O.T. fans arriving before/during the B.O.T. set ($5 off).  

May 3, 2008
B.O.T. was played on the BBC's Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show in the UK.   Check out the show every Saturday night on BBC Radio 6 for great funk and soul music.

April 25, 2008
B.O.T. on Facebook.   Users of the social networking site Facebook can now find B.O.T.'s music page online.   Facebook Page   Facebook Group

April 21, 2008
Beginning April 21, you can hear Big Organ Trio as the theme music on the MacOSKen Podcast.   MacOS Ken does a daily podcast that focuses on Apple Computer and all things related.

March 28, 2008
Keith Emerson's guest appearances with Big Organ Trio were the topic on Emerson Lake and Palmer archivist's blog today.   There is a response from Mike Mangan regarding the experience with Keith on the ELP BLOG.

March 27, 2008
Green Apple Festival is "America's largest Earth Day celebration" and takes place in 8 major cities (April 18th - 20th).   Big Organ Trio will be performing a post Golden Gate Park show at 12 Galaxies in San Francisco, CA on April 20th.   Special Guests: Kanvus and Dave Stein Bubhub.   Presented by Falcor and Friends.

March 20, 2008
Big Organ Trio will be playing 2 shows with Stanton Moore Trio in May.   The shows will be May 8th in Santa Barbara and May 10th in Los Angeles.   Stanton is the drummer from legendary NOLA band Galactic and will be touring with Wil Blades on organ, and Will Bernard on guitar.   Presented by Wagatail.

March 10, 2008
B.O.T. will be playing 3 shows with Particle this week in Southern California.   Robby Krieger (The Doors) will be special guest with Particle for these shows.   March 13th in Anaheim, March 14th in L.A., and March 15th in San Diego.   More info on Shows page.

February 24, 2008
New Pics added to website.   The band photos were all taken during live shows in 2007.   PHOTOS

February 8, 2008
B.O.T. will be performing in L.A. on Feb 13th, with UMPHREY'S McGEE and DUB TRIO.   The band will be playing a set between the Dub Trio and Umphrey's shows, and then a special after-show set to close the night.   Crash Mansion is a great new venue in L.A. with 2 big rooms.   The band has discount coupons for admission to the show.   Contact B.O.T. for more info.   VENUE INFO

January 10, 2008
B.O.T.'s April 26, 2007 show with The New Mastersounds was reviewed on Everything Rock website.   SHOW REVIEW

January 7, 2008
The blog Fongsongs is featuring B.O.T.'s cover of "Pinball Number Count".   Check the blog for other interesting takes on Sesame Street music.   FONGSONGS BLOG

 

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