Spellbound

Bio:

.. "Hot Sauce" from "Poolside Fiesta"
Spellbound, a musical partnership formed by Los Angeles’ Paul “Pablo” Thomas & Bobby Moon, are now celebrating their 20th year performing and producing an ever expanding catalog of critically-acclaimed albums. Called a “multi-cultural party-in-a-box” Spellbound's original blend of soulful compositions & bi-lingual lyrics create a danceable fusion of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, funk, rock, & beyond. Featuring a masterful repertoire spanning numerous musical genres, Spellbound live are multi-instrumentalist Paul Thomas (guitar & keyboard), singer/songwriter Bobby Moon, virtuoso trombone player Mike Daigeau, with additional performers Rudy Mangual (percussion), & Candi Sosa (vocals, percussion). Beginning with Spellbound in 1996 (which contains the Latin-tinged crowd favorite “Good Company”), the band has released a succession of nationally distributed CDs on their Selfish Recordings label. They include 1999’s Funqueros (dubbed a “jewel of magnanimous proportions” by Campus Circle Magazine), 2001’s Respete El Pasado/Respect The Past, and Tropicalifornia (One of 2002’s Editor’s Top Ten Picks in Latin Beat Magazine). The band also made a timely entrance into the internet music revolution, scoring three number 1 songs on the tropical charts during MP3.com’s glory days (and the downloads continue now through Apple iTunes and other internet music services). Also throughout their recordings, Spellbound has enjoyed the participation of diverse musical guests, from legendary singer Question Mark (of ? & The Mysterians and “96 Tears” fame) to Asdru Sierra of fellow angelenos Ozomatli. Live, they continue to amaze and are constant crowd pleasers with shows in local clubs and occasional concert venues, including the Hollywood Bowl in 2002 (with Eddie Palmieri & Hugh Masekela). In 2007 Spellbound established their myspace page, along with a new CD Poolside Fiesta, and their first-ever video, “Hot Sauce.” Without stopping for breath, the prolific band returned in 2008 with their eclectic recording, Brighter Days Ahead, featuring guest appearances by salsa veteran Johnny Polanco and legendary jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson. Although Spellbound did perform live in 2009 and Bobby Moon released his first solo album, no new Spellbound album appeared. Spellbound has been spending extra time at their new state-of-the-art Tripsville Studio insuring that 2010’s United Front is polished and detailed, before being given a proper release in March. They have also been nominated for a BMI Foundation Grant for their educational program, “Spellbound Presents.” The mission of this program is to educate audiences in American music traditions (Blues, Gospel, Funk and Jazz), as well as explore various World rhythm influences in modern music. Fusing traditional instruments with modern electronics, Spellbound proves that the future of music is inseparable from its past.

Member Since:

February 01, 2007

Members:

Bobby Moon: Lead Vocal, Paul Thomas: Guitar & Keyboards, Rudy Mangual: Percussion, Mike Daigeau: Trombones, with guests:, Sonora Johnny Polanco Candi Sosa Asdru Sierra (Ozomatli) Artie Webb Plas Johnson Mike Turre David LaFlamme (It's A Beautiful Day) Question Mark (of the Mysterians) ....

Influences:

Funk, Soul, Salsa & Psychedelia...

Record Label:

selfish recordings