No BS! Brass Band (Session #2)

No BS! Brass Band is an energetic ensemble who approach traditional instrumentation with a punk rock attitude. They’re Virginia raised brass players who tour their thunderous funk across the nation. No BS! is a hard-working 11-piece whose rock star style precedes the concert band repertoire. Every member is confident and skilled in performing as a jazz ensemble; they work together to produce a titanic wall of groove. In a constant state of recording and releasing music, No BS! has recorded five albums and selected cover singles since 2007.

Their official bio reads, “[No BS!] is a true definition of the ‘Richmond sound’. This instrumental funk music has strong influences of jazz and rock, like Led Zeppelin played by a brass band. Being a 11-piece brass band, they have the look of New Orleans with a raw sound all their own. The music is extremely dance-able and high-energy. Since their incarnation, No BS! Brass has earned a reputation as one of Richmond’s most loved bands.”

Watch them perform a second set of exclusive live tracks here.

Session Tracklist
1. Brass Scene Kids
2. Brass Knuckles
3. Infamous
4. Ballad of the Eagle Claw

Hometown
Richmond, Virginia

Band Members
David Hood – Saxophone
Marcus Tenney – Trumpet
Sam Koff – Trumpet
Rob Quallich – Trumpet
Taylor Barnett – Trumpet
Reggie Pace – Trombone
Bryan Hooten – Trombone
John Hulley – Trombone
Reggie Chapman – Bass Trombone
Stefen Demetriadis – Contra
Lance Koehler – Drums

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