American Reggae Pioneers John Brown’s Body Reunite with Original Members
The torch has been relit! The trailblazers of the American Reggae scene, John Brown’s Body will be returning to the stage in 2024. The group will include founding members Kevin Kinsella (vocals), Tommy Benedetti (drums), and Lee Hamilton (saxophone), plus veterans Nate Edgar (bass), Jon Pentonzio (keys) and TJ Schaper (trombone), as well as newcomer Van Gordon Martin (guitar). After a hiatus from the road and studio, members of the various incarnations of the JBB family reunited in early 2023 for a select run of shows in upstate New York. Longtime lead singer Elliot Martin passed the torch back to original lead singer Kevin Kinsella to continue the legacy of JBB music. After an enthusiastic response from both band members and fans, the group looks forward to bringing more music to the stage in 2024. “I’m beyond stoked to bring life back to the music of John Brown’s Body,” says bassist Nathan Edgar. “I can’t wait to get back in the engine room to lay down some of the toughest reggae drum and bass in the [Read More]
