Boneshakers

Updated: July 13, 2008 .

"For All Your Funky Needs"

Stephen Bruton Cleansed By The Funky Grooves!!

Photo: Dee

Malford and Randy glean from the master!

A week after their incredible performance at Santa Cruz Blues Festival Randy got the best news he could have ever wanted to hear, Stephen Bruton's cancer was gone from his body.The doctors after performing tests said that could not even find traces of it.Two days before the show Stephen literally pulled the chemo tubes from his body and leaped on a plane for LA cause he didn't want to miss his first opportunity to play with his good buddy Randy and the Boneshakers which was also featuring Malford Milligan and Sweetpea Atkinson together on the same stage. It was Stephen who first introduced Randy to Malford back in 1997 and co- wrote Teach Me How To Stay. "It won't be the last time" vows Randy. This was the best time with the best band and my best friends. The only way to top this would be to have former Shaker guitarist Jamie Kime with us on the next one and trust me I'm workin on it".

Downloads Available Via Novatunes!!

Yes, at last the Boneshakers Music is available as downloads through Novatunes.com. Purchase all or select tracks from the Best Of The Boneshakers Live.We will be adding unreleased tracks, previewing new material and soon adding all of the bands back catalog.

RIP: Bo Diddley, Ike Turner, Buddy Miles, Jeff Healey and special love to new angel Harriet Fagenson.

Randy's Solo CD On Sale Now!!!

Art Direction: D Senopole

"From Me To You is a genuine diamond.Discoveries like this come few and are far between" - Abyss Jazz

"As deep as this album is cut for cut, the listener will get the impression that for Jacobs, a memorable smooth jazz collection like this is just scratching the surface of his creative capabilities"

- Smooth Jazz News

It's unanimous... We're all in agreement here at Smoothjazz.com, FROM ME TO YOU is one of the finest recordings we've ever heard from an independent artist. Randy Jacobs is an "indie," but he's a major dude for sure.

- Smooth Jazz.com

Be sure to get a copy of Randy's new solo instrumental CD "From Me To You", with appearances from Mindy Abair, Andre Berry, Rick Braun, Euge Groove, Wendy Moten, Bob Sheppard and Wayman Tisdale, it is a stellar outing. Co-produced with long time friend, keyboardist and programmer Jon Gilutin. See Sandy Shores review on Smoothjazz.com and check out the

review from Smoothviews.com by Shannon West.You can order your copy today from our buy page or download from

Booking the Boneshakers!

Please direct bookings and inquiries through the website.

Put In Your Two Cents

Got a Boneshakers jones? Want to see us in a club near you? Click here and let us know.

Word!

Yep. That's what we're delivering. So, the next time you hear the Boneshakers live and you wonder what they were really saying when you heard, "Flammity calamity bin is so erykahbadu and a twin," you can find out on the lyrics page.It's still under construction, but new lyricsare being added every day. For now, you can scroll through most songs from the Virgin release "Book of Spells." Check It Out !

"Booty" Vol 2 On Sale Now!

Art Direction: D Senopole

Make sure you pick up a copy of this fantastic live show from 1997 featuring the original Boneshakers, Trent Stroh, Denny Weston Jr, Tio Banks, Sweetpea Atkinson and of course Randy J. Recorded live at the Great American Music Hall direct to digital audio 2 Track and mastered by Alan Yoshida. It is a testament to the band's power and versatility. Included are the Hendrix classic "Wind Cries Mary", and early versions of "Don't Change Horses", "Water In The Well" and an explosive version of "Hype".

Listen, Buy, Credits

Randy's Guitar and Gear Corner

Randy's Marshall Amplifier

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Amplifier: Marshall 1972

Purchased: 1991

Vendor: Makin Music (W Coast)

Nickname: The Rump

Model: Super Lead 100 Watt

Modifications: David Friedman

Backstory:

I had moved to Los Angeles only a few months before and I started storing my gear at Andy Brauers since they were handling my cartage. At that time Makin Music (West Coast) was operating out of Andy's building. Three great things happened the first day I went into that shop.

I met Oliver Leiber, then Dave Friedman and found the amp of my dreams. The minute I plugged in I knew it was for me. This amp could rock but it had soul. I've used it in all kinds on genres of music and it has never let me down. Dave Friedman (Rack Systems LTD) modified it so I can run it as an ultra clean amp too. On Bonnie Raitts "Tangled and Dark" those funky clean tones are the Marshall and the crunchin guitar track for "Cold Sweat" from the Boneshakers "Book of Spells".

A spectacular box of tubes, wires and mojo!!

< A Few Things You've Heard it On >

Was Not Was "Boo"

Elton John " The Pacifier"

Boneshakers " Every studio CD we've done!

Ivan Neville "Scrape"

Joe Henry "Fuse"

Soul Mission " Soul Mission"

And many more!!

*Every couple of months I'll show you a different guitar or setup that I use onstage and in the studio....RJ

Where's Randy?

A Quick Glance: July - Aug 2008

July 6

Rick Braun

Kiva Ballroom at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Tucsan, AZ

July 11

Dave Koz

Tower Theater

Fresno, CA

July 12

Dave Koz

Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley, CA

July 17

Dave Koz

Lake Tahoe Music Festival

Homewood, NV

July 20

Don Was

Concert For Colors

Detroit, MI

July 23

Dave Koz

Chene Park

Detroit, MI

July 25

Dave Koz

Weesner Amplitheater

Apple Valley, MN

July 26

Dave Koz
House Of Blues

Dallas, TX

Aug 8

Dave Koz
The Pageant

St Louis, MO

Aug 9

Dave Koz
Long Island Jazz Festival

St Louis, MO

Aug 15

Brian Simpson
The Bob Hope Theater

Stockton, CA

Aug 16

Dave Koz
Thorton Winery

Temecula, CA

Aug 17

Dave Koz
Thorton Winery

Temecula, CA

Aug 22

Dave Koz
Sunset Station Hotel and Casino

Las Vegas , NV

Aug 23

Dave Koz
Radisson Grove Theater

Sacramento, CA

Aug 24

Dave Koz
Idyllwild Arts Foundation

Idyllwild, CA

See more in "Tour Dates"

Don Was and My Damn Channel

Hits Detroit!

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Make sure you checkout the Wasmopoliton master as he goes back home to the Motor City to spread the word on the new talent cultivating there. Also see hot tracks from Stephen Bruton (with Randy lending a hand) and great new music from Wayne Kramer (MC5) and David Was.

Buy Was (Not Was)!