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Mango Jam
has been described as,
"one of
Vermont's
leading bands".
They’ve been a popular presence on the scene
for about fifteen years.
This band draws its inspiration from the music of
The Southern US, Louisiana
and the
Caribbean
incorporating
Zydeco,
Cajun,
New Orleans R&B
and Mardi Gras
songs along with
Ska
and
Reggae
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Boogie on
the Bayou - the Zydeco and Cajun sounds of Louisiana! Mango Jam
is a six piece dance band playing straight-ahead Zydeco as well as New
Orleans-inspired Funk, Reggae and Ska. They
will rock the house and burn it down with hot rhythms from Cajun/Zydeco
country!
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The band also features original songs written by
guitarist and singer,
Josie Ritter.
Along with
Josie,
band members include: Gus Ziesing
,
accordions, saxophones, vocals. Dana
Lavigne
,
guitar, fratoire (rubboard), vocals Mimi
Ryan
, alto saxophone, vocals.
Mike Graziadei
,
bass Allen Bilson ,
drums
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