Jonny Mogambo BAND

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The Band

The Jonny Mogambo Band has an incredible history and most members have played together for over 20 years.  They have shared the stage with grammy winning national acts and played in front of crowds in excess of ten thousand people. Their experience speaks for itself and you will notice when you work with the Jonny Mogambo band that they bring a performance that is very unique, unlike any working entertainment band you will find.  The sum of the parts is an amazing mix of highly talented musicians who care greatly about making your event a successful celebration.  A recent review from one of our clients  speaks to what you can expect when you hire the Jonny Mogambo band.

I had the absolute pleasure of having All Occasions Music, with the legendary Johnny Mogambo, perform at my 50th birthday party in New York, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience!

Johnny Mogambo is a true legend, and his talent knows no bounds. I first saw him at Vail Ski Mountain, and his energy and charisma blew me away. When I learned he could bring that same magic to my milestone birthday celebration, I knew it was going to be epic.

Johnny Mogambo brought an electrifying energy to the party that got everyone on their feet. The fun and excitement were off the charts, and the entire crowd couldn't help but groove to the beat. He's not just a talented musician; he's a hard-working and incredibly cool guy who knows how to transform the vibe of any event.

If you want your party to be an unforgettable experience that will have your guests talking about it for years to come, Johnny Mogambo and All Occasions Music are the ones to call. Trust me; you don't want to miss out on the opportunity to have this musical maestro make your event one for the books. Johnny Mogambo is not to be messed with – he's the real deal! 🎶🎉🕺🔥 - Seth and Nikki

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The Band

Jonathan Lindner-aka Jonny Mogambo - guitars/vocals/entertainer of the year

Jonny Mogambo has been voted entertainer of the year multiple times by the Vail Daily readers poll.  He is the front man, guitarist vocalist and entertainer extraordinaire for the Jonny Mogambo Band based out of Vail and Denver Colorado.  He was born and raised on Chicago rock and blues and made Colorado his permanent home gaining years of experience playing the Colorado ski town circuit sharing the stage with national acts and playing towns from Vail and Steamboat to Aspen and Telluride. Today he plays weekly shows in Vail during the ski season and with his company All Occasions Music plays events all over Colorado and nationwide during the spring, summer and fall seasons. Over 25 years of playing, Jonny has shaped one of Colorado's hottest entertainment bands and has delivered time and time again to make any event an amazing musical experience.

Kyle Comerfod-drums,backing vocals

Kyle's drumming has been described as "Honey Nut Cheerios with a little morning whiskey." Sweet and powerful and little bit dirty, Kyle's 30 years of drumming across multiple decades and continents - including playing with the Jonny Mogambo Band for the US troops in five countries - makes him one of Colorado's best drummers. Among bands too many to count, Kyle has been in the Sally Taylor Band, The Reejers, Loaded Dice and his present group the JMB. Kyle has shared the stage with James Taylor, Los Lobos, Jimmy Buffet, Edwin McCain, Jeffeson Starship, The Vilent Femmes, Everclear, Junior Walke, Greg Khin, John Caffery and Guster.  Over the years Kyle has tamed down his 37 piece Neil Pert inspired drumset to a manageable 4 piece - but close your eyes and it still sounds like two people are playing!

Andrew Vogt -Saxophones (Tenor,alto,baritone,saprano), flute, clarinet

Andrew Vogt is simply one of the best saxophone players you will ever hear.  He is an amazing jazz, funk, rock, blues, Motown and R&B player.  He can cover any style there is and when he plays, you feel it!

When he was a kindergartener, one of his favorite albums to select for family dinner music was the Breakfast at Tiffany's soundtrack, featuring music and composition by Henry Mancini. This music, particularly the saxophone parts, inspired him to want to make music a predominant part of his life. Now, Andrew Vogt is a professional freelance saxophonist performing gigs in Fort Collins every week, a band director at three local schools and touring musician with the Jonny Mogambo Band.

"I always loved music, since I was a little kid. My dad had a good record collection, which I still dig into. My two brothers and I took turns picking dinner music. One album Dad had was Henry Mancini's Breakfast at Tiffany's. It was my favorite. It had great saxophone, and I was hooked when I heard that," he said. "They played jazz and took us to opera. We were exposed to good music early on."

Vogt splits his time during the day as band director at Saint Joseph Catholic School in Fort Collins, Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School in Loveland, and Immanuel Lutheran School in Loveland. He appreciates the opportunity to be involved in music education and introducing children to instruments.

I've been described by some other musicians as being a chameleon. I play a lot of different styles. � Andrew Vogt

Alex Scott- bass guitar/ backup vocals

Alex is a multi instrumentalist and as the son of a grammy award winning father in the music industry brings massive talent and musicianship to every performance with the Jonny Mogambo Band.  When you can't find him riding his bike on long Colorado trips, you will find him in the recording studio working with many national acts and bringing his talents to the world.

Alex Scott is a professional freelance bassist, drummer and recording engineer based out of Denver, CO. He has had the honor of sharing the stage with such artists as John Popper (Blues Traveler), Stanton Moore, Robert Randolph, DJ Logic, and many others. As a producer and engineer, he has 54 albums to his credit, as well as work in television and online content creation. He tours nationally with Fox Street, 40 Oz to Freedom, and performs and records all around Colorado with a variety of different local projects. Alex began playing music at a very young age thanks to his father Joe Scott, a guitarist, songwriter and producer with a career spanning 25 records over 40 years. Beginning with piano and guitar at age 8, he picked up the bass at 11, drums at 13 and got his first recording equipment that same year. Alex continues to be a formidable force in the Colorado scene and has been a member of the Jonny Mogambo band for over 15 years.

Carolyn Paletta- vocals

Carolyn is a graduate of Brown University and honed her singing skills in the music scene in Vail Colorado.  As the music editor for the Vail Daily she spent a lot of time with nationally acclaimed musicians learning from them and bringing her skills to the stage.  As the youngest member of The Jonny Mogambo band she brings a great energy and good times vibe to every celebration and event.

Joe Bianci-Bass guitar/ lead guitar/ vocals

Joe is an amazing talented multi instrumentalist and has played throughout the Colorado scene for over 20 years. Joe Bianchi was raised in Killington Vermont and picked up the guitar at an early age.

Joe started playing the local bars in high school and never looked back. He played the Killington scene all through his 20s, sharing the stage with Warren Haynes, Little Feat, Ziggy Marley, Matt Guitar Murphy, and many others before moving to Minturn Colorado in 2001. 

Along with playing bass and guitar for the Jonny Mogambo band, Joe performs regularly in the Vail Valley. He also is the bass player for a few other local bands in Vail and when he’s not gigging, he’s usually recording different local and national artist in his recording studio in Minturn. 

Devon Parker - female vocals / producer

Born in Fort Collins, Colorado, Devon Parker has been performing and creating music with a deeply rooted passion and spirit. Her style contains elements of R&B, Funk, Jazz, Soul, Gospel, Hip Hop, Reggae/World, Blues, and Electronica. Her Childhood spent surrounded by a family of musicians made it clear that Jazz, Motown and the Blues were in her blood. Devon’s father, a touring keyboard player, performed for many years under the Warner Brothers-Reprise label. Devon’s Uncle, was a trumpeter and arranger for Woody Herman, Wayne Cochran and Blood, Sweat and Tears. With her ability to draw from her life experiences and her musical roots, Devon Parker delivers an inimitably honest voice. Her influences include Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Sarah Vaughan, Prince, Jill Scott, D'Angelo, Aretha Franklin, Kim Burrell.
She has shared the stage with George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars, Snarky Puppy, Victor Wooten, The Pimps of Joytime, The Motet and many others. Recently she performed as a guest singer with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at The Fillmore, The Ogden, Bear Creek Music Festival and Tour De Fat. .  As well as singing, Devon Parker writes and records progressive original music.

I've been described by some other musicians as being a chameleon. I play a lot of different styles. � Andrew Vogt

Carlos Chavez - saxophones/ vocals

Carlos Chavez is one of the Denver areas and Colorado's most accomplished saxophone players.  He grew  up playing jazz, soul, Motown, R&B, rock and funk.  He has shared the stage with national acts from George Clinton and the P Funk All Stars, Big Head Todd, Karl Denison's Tiny Universe to Doctor John and many others.  Carlos plays many styles and is sought after for his rich sound, high energy performance and great contributions to any musical journey.  He plays with the Jonny Mogambo Band throughout the year in Colorado.

The Jonny Mogambo Band

Let the Jonny Mogambo Band take you on a musical journey!

I've been described by some other musicians as being a chameleon. I play a lot of different styles. � Andrew Vogt

The Jonny Mogambo Band/ 4 piece, 5 piece, 6 piece 8 piece band.

The Jonny Mogambo Band offers multiple set ups to fit your budget and give you exactly what you want for your celebration.