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Boombazi lived up to all of its claims that when they performed at the Union on Thursday night. This five-person band is made up of Ben Sawyer on drums, Nick Mescaleen on bass, vocalist Justin Hogan, Luke Gardiner on guitar and Greg Happe, on percussion.
The Portland-based group has been performing together since 1999. They have played at Alehouse, Big Easy and the University of Maine Farmington. Their music is rock-’n'-roll with funk, including long guitar and solos bongo drums.
Luke Gardiner mixed up the solos by playing his guitar on the floor and using a mini-keyboard. Justin Hogan owned the stage with his rapping that had a reggae feel.
The performance was lively and upbeat. The band performed “Closer” by Nine Inch Nails, and some of their own songs like “37 Exeter,” “Evil,” and “Dub Flow.” There was an audience of about 30 people and everyone was letting loose and seemed to be having a great time. Their Web site (www.myspace.com/Boombazi) states, ” Boombazi is funky and will tear up your party.”
This group of talented musicians are fun and can probably get any audience revved up with their high intensity music and stage presence. If you missed out on this concert. Boombazi will be performing next at Bubba’s Sulky Lounge in Portland on Dec. 22 at 10 p.m.
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