The Last Bus: a uniquely original band from beautiful Western Colorado.
Recipe for Last Bus music:
1 oz. Rob Jones - guitar, lap steel, lead vocals
1 oz. Josh Fabian - bass, vocals
1 oz. Kevin Vernon - drums, vocals
1 oz. Mike Beck - drums, vocals
1 oz. Shawn Cooper - keys, vocals
Marinate heads with the likes of The Allman Bros., Return To Forever, The Meters, Phish, Rush, Iron Maiden, The Grateful Dead, CSNY, King Crimson, MMW and many other musical delicacies that might be lying around. Combine in the blender of life. Form into a band that thrives on playing in the moment and reaching for new unexpected heights. The result is an original, succulent jam filled blend of funky, bad-ass music. Serve while fresh, funky and HOT !
The Last Bus is putting their own signature sound on the jam scene.
The Last Bus formed in 2003, and have played hundreds of shows and dozens of festivals from Tempe to Green Bay. These 'Small Town Boys' are a formidable asset to the Jam Community. Crafting their art show-by-show, song-by-song, they are rapidly building a loyal fan base.
The Last Bus ... hop on board for the ride.
Each band member has a truly original approach to their instument which allows for a sound that is refreshingly original while being influenced by a vast array of music that it is, well, often times oddly familiar. From the rootsy, Americana early days to the funk in the middle of the trip to what has more recently morphed into a high energy blend of musical goodness. The Last Bus always has a great time playing music !
The key to every band is having a good drummer.
The Last Bus is very fortunate.
They have TWO of the most experienced and incredibly talented drummers in the land!
The dynamic of having both Mike and Kevin playing drums together is like none other. Their approach is anything but similar; which allows for a syncopated river of weaving rhythm. Then, in comes Josh to drop cannonball bass bombs, and Shawn to bring the other worldly keyboard styles. Right in the middle of this heavy rhythm is Rob with his intense whirlwind guitar, lap-steel and captivating vocals.
Combined, these guys fine-tune the well-oiled funky-deisel machine that powers The Last Bus.
The boys keep the Bus as close to the edge of the legendary musical cliff as they can ... and then give it some more.
Be sure to board
- The Last Bus - when they pass
through your town ...
