The rumors are true!

I spoke personally with John Fischbach, head engineer and manager of local New Orleans studio Piety Street and he confirmed the upcoming project: OK Go!'s Damian Kulash and My Morning Jacket's Jim James are coming to New Orleans to each work with Bonerama. Why is this important? Because I love My Morning Jacket and I love Bonerama (sorry to the members of OK Go!).

For those who have never seen or even heard of them, Bonerama consists of four trombones, a tuba, guitar, and an amazing drummer (currently). They flow seamlessly from straight ahead New Orleans funk to classic rock. For those not into the whole RealMedia thing, please check out their MySpace for music samples here: Bonerama Myspace and definitely give Bap Bap and the Ocean a listen. If you ever have a chance, go see them live. You won't regret it.

"How did this all come about?" you may be wondering. Well a few months ago the New Orleans non-profit Sweet Home New Orleans (please consider donating as they are really doing the city well) threw a shindig called Musicians Bringing Musicians Home. It featured major artists playing at world famous Tipitina's to raise money for SHNO so that they could, in turn, pass it along to the musicians needing a hand in getting back into the city and playing the music that makes it famous.

Among these artists were headliners Indigo Girls, Jim James, Damian Kulash, Bonerama, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, and a few others. It was a great night and as far as excitement goes, Bonerama stole the show. James and Kulash were apparently both blown away.

I'm assuming both these artists will be doing something for an upcoming solo record, but that remains to be seen. I'll certainly keep everyone posted.