The Budos Band are an "Instrumental Staten-Island Afro-Soul" outfit recording on the Daptone Records label. The band has ten members (up to thirteen members at times) who play instrumental music that is self-described as "Afro-Soul," a term and sound which - in a 2007 interview - baritone saxophone player Jared Tankel elucidates as, being drawn from Ethiopian music the band had been listening to that had a soul undercurrent to it, which the band then "sprinkled a little bit of sweet 60's stuff o
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The Independent Reviews
Sin F. - Was just here for the Portugal. the Man show. Before that I'd been here for the movie nights. Great atmoshpere to see a show. The security or bouncers or... read more
Jennifer H. - Three stars might be a bit harsh, but their sound was off. When I'm at a concert (especially for bands that make music for music sake), I care about sound... read more
Maggie M. - I have seen a couple shows here and it's a nice venue. It's good size, clean, great sound, and friendly atmosphere. Pretty laid back and have interesting... read more
