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Bohemian Sunrise was conceived in a dimension other than our own, where the ancient musical deities pondered around a smoking cauldron, concocting an experience that fuels the creative energy within. The result was an eclectic entity called Bohemian Sunrise.
BoSu is an eye-opening, soul-shaking, mind bending musical eruption. This unique group doesn't just perform a song, they paint it, using sound as their palette and the audience as their canvas, so the listener sees, feels, and hears the music. Delving into a gritty funkadelic persian underworld, to find it leads into a calypso soul carnival is all part of this phenomenal sonic exploration. With strong seasoned voices, magnificent harmonies, and a mastery of the age-old language of the drum creating a kaleidoscope of rhythms, this is a sound that transcends cultural bounds, calling to that higher state of mind. Come experience the group that has been dubbed the "true voice of the global spirit". Come dance with BoSu. |
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| HOME TWEET HOME - Late Winter 2009 |
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Wanna know what we're up to, on a constant basis? Wanna read about when we write a new song, or have a funny run-in with a fan? Well, now you can get up-to-the-minute updates on the hot, steamy, BoSu Action!! If it's good enough for Congress, well it's good enough for us...check out BoSu's Twitter! Adina made it happen, and Maria made it easy (we make such a great
team!!) - so, wanna follow our Tweets?? Just go to our MySpace page: www.myspace.com/bohemiansunrise, look for the red Twitter box, and follow the band's every move...creepy... :)
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| BAD NEWS BETSEY (AKA MIMI) - Winter 2009 |
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Many of you who are familiar with our beloved balloon van will be sorry to hear that we had to leave her in NC. We were driving to a gig and 'ka-blooey', the transmission decided to just stay in 2nd gear. Yep. In the mountains. At night. With nothing much around. Fortunately, The Mantras came to our rescue, drove out to meet us, hitched our trailer to their truck, and carried us to the gig ('He's not heavy, he's my brother'-style!). Maria got to work getting us a place to stay for the night and two rental cars to get us to the next gig and then back home. (Thanks so much to the Holiday Inn Express - the place is gorgeous!). Anyway, we had to leave our beloved van in NC, 'cause it won't make it back up to jersey. (I was hoping that would mean WE would have to stay in NC, but no such luck!) So, if you know anyone selling (or looking to donate...) a roomy, reliable van, please let us know!! Alternatively, if you know any good, trustworthy mechanics in Greensboro, NC, we'll take that info, too!
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| NEW MERCH IS IN THE AIR! - Winter 2009 |
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Maria likes tee-shirts. But, she doesn't like cold weather - really. So, to help her combat her dislike for the jersey climate, she likes to stay somewhere warm and shop. Oh, the wonders of the internet!! And, her favorite thing to shop for is new merch - really! It's too new to post just yet, but you can look forward to NEW Bohemian Sunrise Men's/Unisex Tees in a variety of colors, cute Girlie Tees in Pistachio and also Chocolate/Cream, great Field Bags in Olive, handy Tote Bags and cozy Long-Sleeves in Black, and yes, even hot 'Boy'Shorts and sexy Bikini Panties (she got 'em in pink AND in blue - ADORABLE!) There are also a few custom items floating around - hoodies, blankets, bags, and tees in all sorts of colors!!
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| HI, IT'S BOHEMIAN SUNRISE CALLING... - Early Winter 2008 |
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...and everyone's pickin' up the phone! Up and down the East Coast, venues are prepping for a night chock full o' grooves! Are you ready??? Check out the schedule, add it to your calendar, call your friends, and head out to the show! We'll see you there!!
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| LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! - Late Autumn 2008 |
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Wanna see some LIVE BoSu right now?? Well, other than reading this on your phone while at a show, you can also see BoSu from the comfort of your own chair (or bed, as mentioned below). But, how is this possible? We've posted a few videos from some 2008 shows on our Myspace. We'll be adding more, so make sure you subscribe while you're enjoying the view! Yay for technology!
Click here to check out a goodie: myspacetv.com
Got your own BoSu vid to share? Hit me back with the goodz, yo!
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| BOO! CHOP, CHOP, GLUE - Autumn 2008 |
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Mmm...your own comfy bed. There's something amazing about being on the road, meeting new friends, and seeing new places. There's also something amazing about sleeping in your own bed (every once in a while, anyway!). Well, we're back in town from our tour down south and will doing just a few area gigs before we head back out on the road. So, if you’re in Jersey tonite, join us at Triumph Brewery in Princeton for a big fatty set of BoSu. We go on 10:30p. And, tomorrow, when you roll out of YOUR own comfy bed (or someone else's...) get busy workin' it to create the coolest Halloween costume, 'cause we're Halloween Hootenanny-in' it up next week in Philly!! Costume contests, Dephonic plays, Good Times are sure to be had by all!!
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| MANY THANKS... - Late Summer 2008 |
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...to everyone who came out to jam with us in the Allman Bros Lot before the show (and many who just came for us and didn't go in!)...to everyone who danced the night away with us at The Brass Lantern in Reading (we've been told the place is haunted and we agree, it's a good thing the spirits LOVE us, every show there is a great one!!) ...to John & Big Daddy Chris & Chris & Craig for their work to keep original live music going strong at the Brass! ...to the kind folks at Dragonfly, Paisley Moon, Vertigo Music, Frock, Earth Rhythms / Zen Den, Hard Bean Coffee, & Yellow Submarine for their support of the scene! ...to all the chill folks at the Cyber Café West, who jammed with us at WestFest - the staff, the fans, Laurie at Primal Beat (who offered to share her amazing drumz and percussion instruments with us!), and especially the 'service girls' behind the counter - you guys are all awesome!!! We're looking forward to seeing all of you again when we come back into town!
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| TONIGHT IN PHILLY!! - Hometown Bar! |
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We're bringing the BoSu Soultrain back to Philly for a night at (one of) our hometown bars, The Fire!! Tonight, we're featuring three other great bands:
our friends The Big Dirty and Adam Monaco, and The Hot Damns (Sweet Americana...they're driving up from VA for this show!). Also, this will be an MMJ & RRE Afterparty!! If you don't know MMJ & RRE, ask us when you get to the Fire :) So, if you're heading out to either of those shows tonight, show your stub and get in to see BoSu for F-A-H-R-E-E (yes, for free!) BoSu goes on around midnite, so head on over after the show!!! If you're not going to MMJ or RRE, then head straight to The Fire for a night chock-full o' great music!!
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| PHILLY. THURSDAY. FIRE - Hometown Bar? |
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Be There!! We're returning to our 'hometown' bar (sometimes, we feel like we all grew up there!) and this time, we're bringing some very cool friends!!
On our last trip down to NC, we met this band, Sci-Fi - they asked us to play their CD Release Party in Asheville - they were such good musicians and such nice guys, we invited them up to play with us at one of our favorite venues! We've had a lot of requests for Thursday shows, and it fit Sci-Fi’s tour schedule, so we decided to make it this Thursday, July 17! Tell your boss you're taking that Friday off, call a few friends, wear somethin'
snazzy, and join us at The Fire!!
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| FOR YOUR WALLET & YOUR FRIDGE - Today, Tomorrow, and Forever! |
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Like proud grammas, a lot of people request our flyer to show their friends
and coworkers. So, for your convenience, I've posted a jpg of our upcoming shows on the Dates page. We're booking up a frenzy, so be sure to keep an eye on your email and www.bohemiansunrise.com/dates for new shows, and
remember to print a bunch (any size you like) and share, share, share!
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| YAY for TOUR! - Summer 2008 |
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Thanks to everyone who made this weekend's shows so successful!! We had an intimate-style concert in Portsmouth, NH, with many old and new friends in attendance (how about that duet with Ed & Adina?!? Vance, himself, would be so proud!) And, breakfast the next morning at the Friendly Toast was outta this world (seriously, there's nothing else like it, anywhere!) They even played our recent LIVE CD, from the Cyber Café West - everyone was bopping their head! Thanks to everyone in town, especially our new friends at I.D., Water Monkey, & Bull Moose Music who gave us the 411 on places to play, people to meet, and places to eat! Many thanks to Gina and her awesome crew who hooked us up with a great show nearby, at an amazing party, last-minute and all! Happy Birthday, Peejay!
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| UP AND DOWN AND UP AGAIN… - Spring 2008 |
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So far, this spring has been chock full o' great shows for us! We've met a bunch of amazing people in a bunch of really cool places. Many thanks to all of you for your hospitality and positive vibrations! Much love to all our new friends who came out to the Cyber Café West, the show was awesome (see Listen Up below) and we're really looking forward to our return in August, at the annual WestFest! Can't wait that long? We understand...check us out THIS WEEKEND at Jivin' Java in Waverly...right down the road! May also saw a return to The Taproom (formerly Rmac's) with the Mad Sweet Pangs, our friends from down under - that's what we in NJ call Newark, as in 'down under Wilmington'. And, from down under to up above (as in 'up above Trenton'), we played an ethereal show at Marita's Cantina in New Brunswick with our pals, the Atmosferics (we even swapped a few members throughout the
night!) And, to all the cats who organized and worked hard at this year's Some Kind of Jam Fest - super job, it's always a pleasure to play a festival as nice as yours! We'll be back in your neck of the woods on Aug 30, when we return to Reading's Legendary Brass Lantern (we hear it's haunted...) * * See you there!! * *
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| FOR ALL OUR MAINE, NH, & NY FAMILY.. - mmm...Smuttynose... |
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We put new tires on the van and, this week we've got three great shows north of us. The first is gonna be a bangin' good time, with a show on Fri May 16 at the Muddy River Smokehouse in Portsmouth, NH (of course we'll be stopping by Smuttynose for a pint and maybe a keychain!). The next day, Sat May 17, it's 'everybody back in the van' for a trip down to Waverly, NY's Jivin'
Java. Mmmm...coffee!! Then, on Mon May 19, we head into 'the Big Apple' for a show at New York City's Famous Knitting Factory! What an excursion!
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| LISTEN UP and DOWN LOAD... - Calling all ipods, Zens, Sansas, & more! |
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Maria (I usually refer to myself in the third person when she needs sleep) has posted a few new tunes for you to pursue! The Cyber Café West Show was so good, we decided to share it! Click or copy the link right below to go to our AV page. Once there, just click the track titles to listen to a LIVE version of Dustin's new song, Hurry Back; and if you haven't heard the adorable and dulcet Adina yet, go right now and listen to Shine On and D-Funk! Can you guess what D-Funk jams into? While you're there, check out our 11 minute version of Kiss it all Goodbye - yes, the same song that's just 4 minutes on the album...Want more? Pick up a F-R-E-E LIVE CD at any of our shows (gotta warn ya, they've been going fast!) http://www.bohemiansunrise.com/av
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| NO REST FOR THE WONDERFUL - On the Road Again... |
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Last weekend, we hopped in the vans (we ride deep, yo!) and traveled down to the beautiful state of North Carolina for two amazing shows!! We're fine-tuning and encoding the recordings and should have some fresh tracks up very, very soon! Many thanks to The Mantras, Joel, Sci-Fi, Al-Al, the guy who fixed our van, the guys in Your Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, the great people at The Emerald Lounge, Rosetta's Kitchen, & The Blind Tiger - oh, and the people at those enchanted stops: Waffle House, Biscuitville, & Hardee's (whew!) - for making our trip such a magical tour of wondrous mystery and bliss - really, it was!! Talk about southern hospitality!! Well, you don't have to go too far, that's for sure! We look forward to seeing you guys all again, very, very soon!!
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| SHE'S BEEN INITIATED - Spice up your BoSu! |
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That's right folks, BoSu's officially serving it up, old-skool pin-up style! We brought her on tour and it's for sure, she's a keeper! The adorable and dulcet Adina will be gracing our eyes and ears with her soulful voice and melodious harmonies. Come out to a show near you for the whole she-bang!
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| WHAT'S *YOUR* SIZE?? - New Tees for you & you & you & you... |
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Just in time for the warmer weather, we've got Guyz Tees in Chocolate Brown, Burgundy, & Light Blue AND *oh-so-cute* Girlie Tees in Light Blue, Soy Latte, & Orange Crush! ALL SHIRTS NOW ONLY $10 - WHAT A DEAL!!!
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| CRANK IT UP!! - All over the nation! |
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We're now on over 100 radio stations across the country!! We may be all over the nation, but we never forget our roots, MANY THANKS to Philly's own XPN, the #1 leader in Triple A radio, & our own Hometown Heroes, DE's WSTW, for spinnin' BoSu tracks again and again!! PLEASE help us support their efforts...tell 'em you wanna hear MORE BOHEMIAN SUNRISE!! For XPN, send an email to: requests@xpn.org or call 215-573-WXPN - that's right, do it now - it'll just take a moment and it'll make you feel so good :) Wanna feel even better? Tell your friends to REQUEST BOHEMIAN SUNRISE on XPN! Spread the good word! Call in or email your local college, public, internet, community, and commercial radio stations to request BoSu! If they ask for more info, send 'em our way! ( www.bohemiansunrise.com ) And of course, let us know if you hear BoSu on the radio!
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| WHO NEEDS SLEEP?? - Not us! |
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The end of March was chock-full of great BoSu music! First, there was Thurs nite's secret set @ Cherrywood, Fri nite's double-decker at The Troc, which was followed up at The Fire, with our buds, The Mantras, and then we all headed back to jersey for an awesome afterparty! Wait, there's more...we spent Saturday night blowin' the roof off the newly-renamed Taproom (formerly Rmac's) with Dynamo & The Mantras and returned to The East End in DE for some more of Cathy's Crazy Cake, micro-brewed beer & live BoSu!! How could we top that?? Well, we have!
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| BIG RETURN TO THE BIG APPLE!! - & a new name for an historic venue! |
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Join BoSu as we come back up to NYC for a live music extravaganza at the Lion's Den (now called Sullivan Hall), in New York City!! Then, continue north for an awesome show on Saturday, Jan 20, at Brandeis University's famous castle-venue, Chum's! Yes, Genesis played their first-ever state-side gig there, and yes, it's haunted...wooooo....
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| New Girlie Tees - Creamy Latte Color Mixed with Supreme Softness! |
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Such a creamy light brown with dark brown ringer sleeves and neckline...like when you were a kid and would go to the diner, the friendly waitress would bring you a tall cool glass of yummy chocolate milk, with a layer of silky chocolate chillin' on the bottom, waiting patiently 'til your last sip for its chance to slide up the straw and be the velvety climactic part of this refreshing beverage...and so soft, too - git yers today!
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| A Loved One Lost - We'll miss you, P-Bear |
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A dear friend of ours, P-Bear, who worked at Frolic on the Pike, passed away in late 2005. In true GD tradition, P-Bear always had a smile on his face and a kind word to share. He was a great supporter and a true friend of the band and he will remain in our hearts forever. We love you and miss you, P-Bear...until we meet again. Important: Frolic has started a P-Bear Fund to help his family with their sudden loss. They desperately need all the help they can get. Please stop in to Frolic on the Pike in Oaklyn, NJ and contribute. If you want to be notified of any special events for our good friend, please click here. |
| Afterparty It Up w/BoSu - Benevento/Russo Duo Nov 18 |
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When's a good time to party? Always! But, especially after a great show like the Benevento/Russo Duo show at the TLA. Walk on down the road (South St - 'where all the hippies meet') after the Duo show and keep on groovin' with BoSu at Abilene! Only $2 w/Duo stub - what a deal!! Check out our dates page for more info!
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| Katrina Victims Aided by BoSu, Cabin Dogs, & U! - Almost $3,000 Raised |
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That's right, with your help and donations from Fergie's and the CMS Foundation, our show at Fergie's Pub with the Cabin Dogs, raised almost $3000 - all of which went to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We thank you, the Cabin Dogs, Fergie's, and the CMS Foundation for making this such a successful benefit!!
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| BoSu teams up with Jerry Jams, Jerry Cares - Sun Aug 7 |
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BoSu's goin' up to Bruce's hometown for a night benefitting the Jersey Jams, Jersey Cares new project: Jerry Jams, Jerry Cares! Check out the dates page for more info on this amazing show at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ and wonderful cause benefitting Music Programs for Children!
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| BoSu plays SCI Official Afterparty - Packs Fire : Burns CD |
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What a great weekend of shows! Right in the middle of it all, we played the Official String Cheese Afterparty at The Fire. It turned out to be one of those shows you hear about on people's "Top 5" lists. Absolutely amazing. CD now available...stream or download at archive.org or pick up a disc at any of our shows!
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| Get Dirrrrty with the Dirty Dozen & BoSu - Seeing Stars |
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Wow! Two amazing bands: Bohemian Sunrise and the world-famous Dirty Dozen Brass Band joined forces for a memorable night of music at Philadelphia's North Star Bar. Our Sax player, Elliott Levin, hopped on stage with them for a reunion of sorts. Everyone got funky! Many thanks to the guys in DDBB - they'd been touring for many days straight, mostly without air conditioning on their bus, and they still rocked the house!
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| R U on MySpace? - BoSu Is!! |
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BoSu has joined millions of other MySpace.com users all over the world - hop on over today and
add yourself as one of our friends! It's easy, go to myspace.com/bohemiansunrise today!
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| BoSu plays the legendary Spectrum - Friday April 1 |
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That's right, folks! Bohemian Sunrise has rocked yet another of one of Philadelphia's most famous (and most sizeable) venues! Many of you have seen us play the Tweeter Center, the Electric Factory, the TLA, and the Troc, now the Spectrum has been added to the list!! (groupie entrance in the back...) Join BoSuDates today to be sure you're notified of our World Tour!
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| Tsunami Benefit a Success - Well over $3,500 raised! |
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Many thanks to the hundreds of you who came out to the Tsunami Benefit at World Cafe Live! It was a great show, with some amazing artists and the combined donation was almost $4,000! We were glad that so many of our fans came out to support us and this very charitable cause!
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| BoSu Makes Love - Dom & 'Chelle Wed on Valentine's Day! |
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Congratulations go out to our Drummer, Dom and his new wife, 'Chelle on their Marriage. The couple, along with a large group of family and friends, gathered on Valentine's Day (after a long night of partying in AC), to exchange vows and profess their enduring love for each other. And, the Honeymoon? We're goin' to Vegas, Baby!
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| Hop on the Party Bus! - New Year's Eve at the North Star Bar in Philly! |
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Once again, we brought in the New Year with a bang! The North Star was packed with BoSu Fans, many of whom hopped on the BoSu Party Bus and extended their BoSu experience at the BoSu Afterparty. Join BoSuDates today and we'll let you know when the Party Bus rides again! Don't Drink and Drive, Drink and Ride!
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| New Photos Posted - Slideshows and Grid Views abound! |
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Live BoSu photos have been posted on the site! It's not organized by show, as before, but you do have the option of viewing as a Slideshow or in a Photo Grid. Fan photos are always welcome. If you got 'em, send us an email! |
| Love is in the air - Couple engaged at BoSu Show! |
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Thanks to all of you who came out and partied with us at the North Star - we hope you were all able to get in, as the show was sold out! We were glad that there were so many people to share in the moment as our fan, Larry, proposed to his girlfriend! (We were also glad she said 'yes'.) As the newly-engaged couple danced on the stage, they were serenaded by Jimi, who sang their song, "Your Song" by Elton John. Congrats to the new happy couple!
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| Interviews, Reviews, Write-ups - BoSu gets love from the press... |
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An Honest Tune: "With intoxicating, Bohemian Sunrise has created another extension in music's historical lines of percussive-heavy jambands. Whether it's Santana or Rusted Root or Bohemian Sunrise, there will always be a place on this earth for the music of the soul to unite all under the flag of island grooves, raw power of instrumentation, and strong sharing of musical ideas. Intoxicating is just that, and it will leave you smiling all the way to the next show."
Relix: "...unity is certainly evident in their rich polyrhythmic and Latin-influenced danceable music...The interspersing of tight songs and flowing improvisations is perfectly balanced." Read these full reviews and see what others "in the press" have to say about BoSu: BoSu Interviews, Reviews, & Write-Ups! |
| 'Intoxicating' - It's Here!! |
| Yes, it has finally arrived! 'Intoxicating' is here!! It is our second independently released CD and is a full-length Live Studio Album - recorded to a huge audience of our fans at Indre Studios in Philly, PA. It's got 12 tracks, including Fireflies, JaPong, Ghost of Many Colours, and Maria's favorite, Apu the Pimp. Get your copy today!! They are available on our Merch page, as well as many area stores (check the list at the bottom of the Merch page). |
| BoSu Merch Page - CDs, Tees, Tanks, Stickers, & more! |
| Get your BoSu Merch here!! We've got all sorts of things with our logo on it!! Our Hand-Made Batik tees are brand new and they're going fast! Each one a unique piece of art! Our popular ovals logo tees and petals logo girlie tanks are a favorite among fans - get 'em here, along with our tribal logo window sticker, 'Soulstice', 'intoxicating', long sleeves, and even custom BoSu incense!! Shop from home when you can't get to a show at our secure and easy on-line site, using any major credit card! And, remember to sign up on BoSuDates and we'll let you know when new merch is added! |
| One Less Larry - Percussionist Pursues Dream - Summer 2002 |
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It is with BitterSweet reserve that we announce the departure of percussionist Larry DeMark from Bohemian Sunrise. Bitter because we are sad to see a solid musician and a long-time friend go, and sweet because Larry is leaving to chase a dream, as are we. We wish Larry all the luck in the world as he pursues a career in film.
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