Bonepony | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland, US |
| Genres | Rock, country, bluegrass, Rockabilly |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Capitol, Super Duper Recordings |
| Members | Scott Johnson, Nicolas "Nick" Nguyen, Kenny Wright |
| Past members | See: Former band members |
| Website | Bonepony.com |
Bonepony is an American rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 1989 by Scott Johnson and Bryan Ward. They have released four studio albums,[1] and have been described as mixing rock music with country, bluegrass, and rockabilly.[2] The band has also been noted for its members' mastery of many different stringed and percussion instruments, which they often trade among each other during live performances.[2]
History
After forming the band in Baltimore, Maryland, Johnson and Ward moved to Nashville in 1991 and teamed up with producer and multi-instrumentalist Kenny Mims, who became a full-time member.[1] During much of its history, the band has not employed a full-time drummer or bassist, and the members often maintain rhythm by stomping via specially-equipped shoes or wooden boards.[2]
They signed with Capitol Records in 1994 and released the album Stomp Revival the following year.[3] During this period the band opened for Bob Seger and Santana. Mims then left the band and was replaced by the multi-instrumentalist known as Tramp (Mike Lawing). Capitol then dropped the band[1] and they released their second album, Traveler's Companion, in 1999 via their own label Super Duper Recordings.[4]
Founding member Bryan Ward left the band in 1999 and was replaced by another multi-instrumentalist, Nicolas "Nick" Nguyen. The band toured the United States extensively during this period.[5] The live album Fun House was released in 2001.[6] The band received additional attention in 2002 when their song "Mountainside" was used in a regional advertising campaign for Dodge trucks.[7]
The album Jubilee, featuring several guest musicians, was released in 2003.[8] Tramp retired from the band in 2004 and was replaced by Kenny Wright. Their final album Feeling It was released in 2006.[9] The band continues to tour extensively into the 2020s, typically playing up to 200 shows per year.
Band members
Current
- Scott Johnson - vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion, bass pedals, drums
- Nicolas "Nick" Nguyen - guitar, banjo, mandolin, Dobro, violin, viola, bass pedals, keyboards, vocals
- Kenny Wright - drums & percussion, guitar, mandolin, mandola, dulcimer, stomp board, vocals
Former
- Bryan Ward - acoustic guitar
- Kenny Mims - Dobro, dulcimer, mandolin, mandola
- Jason Dunaway - bass guitar
- Mickey Grimm - drums, percussion
- Mike "Tramp" Lawing - fiddle, banjo, mandolin
Discography
- Stomp Revival (1995)
- Traveler's Companion (1999)
- Fun House (live, 2001)
- Rare Cuts: Volume 1 (compilation, 2002)
- Jubilee (2003)
- Feeling It (2006)
- Celebration Highway (live, 2007)
- Stomp Box (compilation, 2009)
References
- 1 2 3 Ruhlmann, William. "Bonepony Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- 1 2 3 "Bonepony". www.earcandymag.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ Bonepony - Stomp Revival Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-05-11
- ↑ Bonepony - Traveler's Companion Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-05-11
- ↑ "Bonin' it up with Bonepony - Flash - Sidelines - Middle Tennessee State University". Media.www.mtsusidelines.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ Bonepony - Fun House Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-05-11
- ↑ Maddox, David. "Music Notes | Stories". Nashville Scene. Archived from the original on 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2011-06-01.
- ↑ Bonepony - Jubilee Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-05-11
- ↑ Bonepony - Feeling It Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-05-11