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Member Biography's
Manuel Gonzales-Guitar,Vocals
Mannie "Meauxjo Man" Mendoza- Bass,Vocals
Arrived in South LA. from Houston Tx. at the age of 10,now a native of New Iberia and a Cajun at heart.A self taught guitar player who started playing at the age of 12 and through the years has played in several groups playing everything from Rock to Country to Cajun-Zydeco. He has always taken his music very seriously and gives his complete dedication to the group he is in,and his latest project " The Broken Meauxjo Band" is no different. Oh and did he mention he loves guitars?
From the age of 10 since getting his first guitar and bass,Mannie has been playing music.The instruments were given to him as christmas gifts and he hasn't stopped since.He played music in high school and was taught music theory on the bass by Benny Parker .He can also play guitar,drums,keyboard,saxophone,trumbone and trumpet. Mannie loves All music and prides himself on his wide collection of music from around the world.
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RON BOUTTE - LEAD VOCALS
Ron was born and raised in the little town of Jeanerette,La. But has been a resident of New Iberia since 2000.He is an "accidental singer" so to speak,who discovered his hidden talent about 10 years ago at a little restaurant called Tampico's while doing karaoke.Through the years he has earned the nickname "Brother from another mother" due to his performances at numerous karaoke shows.Some of the places he still performs at are Picantes,Tampico's mexican restaurant and New Orleans Daquiries to name a few.Ron embraces singing as a "meltdown mechanism that soothes the soul" prettty heavy huh?.
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Jeff Kern is the beat behind the music,he's been playing the skins for a long time. Playing with groups such as, The Classics, LA Speed, & Tin Pan Alley to name a few. He has a vast music background and his name is well respected on the music scene. He will add his flair and style of drumming to The Broken Meauxjo Band's already groovin mix.
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MANUELS GEAR
Guitars: Carvin Single Cut Custom Greg Bennet Ultramatic
Ibanez Prestige & SA Quilt
RIG: Carvin V3 head F/ Dist. & OD
B52 AT 100 head F/ Clean
Carvin 4X12 Celestion Vintage 30's cab. Split using as 2) 2X12 cabs.
Effects: TC Nova system effects unit, Boss noise suppressor, Dunlop Q wah pedal, Radial ABY switch
Misc: Sennheiser Wireless System
MANNY'S GEAR
Guitars: Hohner Headless Bass 4 & 5 string w/ active pickups
RIG: Yorkville XM100C TOP w/ XC 210 bottom cabinet
Misc: Senheisser wireless system
Shure wireless headset mic.
JEFF'S' GEAR
* DW Collectors Series Drumkit.
* Gibraltar Drum rack
* Vic Firth 5B American classic nylon tip drumsticks
* Zildjian and Sabian Cymbals
* Iron Cobra Pedals
* SAMSON PRO audio mic's
* REMO Drum Heads
Oh and a "Walmart fall apart" cheap high output variable speed fan
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JEFF " JEFRO" KERN- DRUMS,PRECUSSION
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David Bourque-Rythym Guitar,Vocals
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David is an accomplished musician who has been involved in several music projects over the years including a solo show that has taken his music lineup to a wide variety of Artist. His style of playing and stage persona will only further enhance what has made "TBMB" what it is today.
We proudly welcome David to the group.
DAVID'S GEAR
Guitars: IBANEZ,TAKAMINE
RIG: FENDER DEVILLE
EFFECTS: Line 6 POD XT Live
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