About the Band








  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 




      

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, Ska.
They will rock the house and burn it down with hot rhythms from Cajun/Zydeco country!
 






 
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