Moonsplash 2010 Dates – Important Change

Moonsplash 2010 a/k/a “Family Reunion” will be March 25 – 28, 2010.

We’re calling it “Family Reunion” because we’ll be bringing back many of the favorites from the past 19 years of Moonsplash.

OB

Houston Show 9/25/2009

We had a great turn out in Houston as well as Beaumont. Thanks all for coming!

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Exclusive to members of our blog and email list, you can download a free pass to the Bankie Banx show in Houston, TX at the Last Concert Cafe. Each pass is good for 1 plus a guest.

To get the pass just follow this link and tell us who’s coming!

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8/27/09

After months of preparing and working we are finally here!

Its early after a long day.

It’s Midnight in America – Live from the 4th World.

Banx

Band In Action

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8/28/09

It was an crazy day. We left Anguilla at about 10 a.m. (Lateef the roadie, Morley the Bassie and Tasha the drummer). We went by ferry to St. Maarten and then US Air to Charlotte then to La Guardia, then a car to Bridgeport, CT.

We made it to Ritchie’s at about 11:30.

Tasha got stuck in Charlotte and had to come on a later flight. He ended up staying at La Guardia until 1:15 am and then a 2 hour drive to the hotel.

We are happy to be here and to be done with that part.

We don’t have our usual bus this year from Maryland so it is going to be interesting.

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8/29/09

We kicked off the 2009 tour last night at Ruby’s II in Bridge Port CT, My buddy Richie threw a Birthday Bash For his Mate BIG Mike, Not your average gig : Brazillian food, Exotic Waitresses/dancers….Great stuff for the heart and the soul ;D

After the show - Ruby's II

Corey???

Oh and Johnny Danger was there.

Olaide told us that the gig for today at Surf Lodge is pushed back a day because of the storm.

Katuba is picking us up and taking us to Montauk. For Tasha, Morley and Corey this is the second time using the ferry. It cut about 3 hours from our trip.

Tahirah got in tonight. Hampton Jitney from La Guardia.
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8/30/09

The Surf Lodge gig was cool. A different kind of crowd. The Hamptons. It was “family style” accomodations – 6 people, two bedrooms, 1 sofa, 1 air mattress.

Tahirah and Lateef at Surf Lodge

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8/31/09

Got a late start for BB Kings. Was a great show last year. The bus is an hour late.

Now the bus is 2 hours late.

Band for BB Kings - Tahirah on Camera

We made just it in time for quick sound check. Bearin Peace opened up.

Great crowd response.

Drove to the Jersey Shore after the gig. Tahirah went back to Houston.

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9/1/09

Our friend Dave is coming through with a bus. Needed that! Next stop North Carolina.

9/3/09

We made it to North Carolina. And it’s good. Lake Norman on Saturday and Sunday. Our cell phone service is spotty in this area, but if you would like to reach us the number is 203-540-0245. Lateef answers the phone usually, but you can just ask for me – Bankie.

King of The Dune – Now On iTunes

King of the Dune

The first single from The News “King of the Dune” is now available on iTunes.

Let’s get the word out and let the music flow!

Visit www.itunes.com and search Bankie Banx.

Olaide

Surf Lodge Date Changed to Sunday 8/30

Due to the inclement weather in the area. The date for Bankie’s show at Surf Lodge in Montauk will be now be on Sunday August 30, 2009.

For information on the Surf Lodge please visit:

http://www.thesurflodge.com

Join The Team!

If you are a true blue fan of Bankie and the Dune Preserve we’d like you to join the team to help us get the word out about the album and the other exciting stuff that we have coming up.

All are welcome and all skills help.

We’ll talk it through on this thread.

We’ll help you to put on Dune-themed parties and events and provide some music and merch.

If you’ve got an idea to get started right away you can email me at obanks@bankiebanx.net

Sneak Peak (Listen) To The Entire Album

Check out the link below or the video for a sneak peak of the entire Bankie Banx album “The News”

The basically its a compilation of 1 minute clips from each song so that you can get a feel of what’s to come.

I hope that you enjoy it.

Olaide

The News: 09/15/09

Bankie’s new album drops on 9/15/09. The first single “King Of The Dune” will be available exclusively on Itunes on (8/18/09). Trust us the song is loaded although not yet ready for download. We’re pushing as fast as we can.

The song will debut on Margaritaville Radio and Irie Radio this week. Call up or email and request the song and let’s make it big.

New Tour Kick-Off

The 2009 tour will now kick off on 8/28 at Ruby’s II in Bridgeport, CT and then 8/29 in Montauk, NY at the Surf Lodge.

Bankie just returned to Anguilla late last week from 5 weeks in the studio in Jamaica.

We will certainly catch up with our friends in Tampa in late September or Early October.

Be Cool!