The Bongos - The Bulrushes

The Bongos were 'surprise guests" at the after-party at City Winery in NYC for the R.E.M Tribute at Carnegie Hall on March 11th, 2009. They kicked off the party with an electrifying eight-song set and then enjoyed a warm reunion with their old pals R.E.M. and many others, including the Feelies and Apples In Stereo. Several of the songs from the Bongos set--including their tribute to Randy Bewley, lead guitarist of the Athens GA based band, Pylon--were filmed by Nora Giananni.

Rita Houston from WFUV describes the evening: "A great night at Carnegie Hall honoring the music of REM and the added bonus of REM being in the house! That brought an electricity to the audience and Im sure an extra dose of nerves to all the performers. Myself included, as I was the house announcer introducing all the bands and was kinda freaked that REM was hearing them all. But it was all good. I had quite the perch in the wings, side stage, from which to take it all in. The camaraderie among the artists was beautiful to witness. Don Dixon talking to Marshall Crenshaw, Mike Mills praising the Calexico bass player, and EVERYONE grooving to The Feelies.

The after party at City Winery was awesome with all the artists, including REM hanging out. The BONGOS played! Then many of the artists jumped on stage at City Winery. I had some pasta with Dar Williams, talked life with Rachel Yamagata, hugged Don Dixon and shared some laughs with Glen Hansard. Very cool."

Other Bongos performances from the R.E.M. after-party at City Winery on 3/11/09:

The Bongos - Mambo Sun:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV7cwCs8RQw

The Bongos - Cool (For Pylon):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGdIkMgpVpQ

The Bongos - Certain Harbours:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1mXAB7QdGY

The Bongos - Barbarella:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ital0Zluhso

And The Feelies - What Goes On (with Peter Buck):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viEK3fnbYPA

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Music

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• The Bongos
• R.E.M.
• REM
• City Winery
• Pylon
• Richard Barone
• James Mastro
• Rob Norris
• Frank Giannini
• hawkenowen

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I got to see the Bongos in the 80's. They were an amazing band. Great post.

[thomasmantellwilliam]

Great Great Sound! Thank you for posting this Bongos classic.

[johntbd]

Pretty Great

[hernan413]

Lovely!

[hernan413]

Lovely!