HAMBONE RELAY
Hambone Relay is a Los Angeles–based funk-soul organ trio known for their danceable grooves, psychedelic jams, and modern take on the classic Hammond B3 sound. Founded in Philadelphia in 2012 by organist Mark Brown, the band originally featured drummer Rob Tait and guitarist Luke Ferracone, touring heavily and releasing three studio albums. Their sophomore record, Free Hugs, received strong East Coast acclaim and frequent airplay on Philadelphia’s WXPN.
After a brief hiatus in 2020, Hambone Relay reformed in 2021 with a new Los Angeles lineup: Mark Brown on B3, Ben Pham on drums, and Trevor Boggs on guitar. The trio blends funk, soul, jazz, and blues into high-energy instrumental performances and has shared the stage with artists such as Rebirth Brass Band, The James Hunter Six, Booker T. Washington, Cris Jacobs, Kung Fu, and Pimps of Joytime.
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"Free At Noon Flashback: Philly’s Hambone Relay brings sunshine on a cloudy day" . WXPN - THE KEY - Emily Reiling
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"Philly based jazz/funk outfit “Hambone Relay” is one of those bands that seems to radiate professionalism and musiciansmanship from the moment you hear them. You just can’t get away with playing this kind of music without seasoned musicians and technical proficiency. "
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"A band who have solidified themselves as one of the grooviest groups on the East Coast, Hambone Relay have spent the last seven years creating a unique fusion of blues, jazz, funk and classic rock ‘n’ roll."
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“Creating your own lane in the music industry isn’t an easy feat, but Philly based jazz/funk band Hambone Relay have already solidified themselves as one of the grooviest groups on the East Coast.”
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“As multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, and touring musicians; their unique backgrounds, creativity, and pure happiness shine through on this collection of songs.”
Jeanette Beirne - The Spin Cycle
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“Hambone Relay who tours regionally up and down the East Coast, can funk it out with the best of them, but they also like to showcase how all sorts of music can come together and push the boundaries of what funk music is.”
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“Who says we only have computer-programmed music? There is hope in Hambone Relay! I’m in!”
