Budaka's Blogg

It’s been a while since I’ve posted to blogg. Live performances for Budaka have been in limbo for awhile. I have been focusing on recording Thanksgiving week was very productive. Petr Z. laid down 13 new rhythm tracks, mainly upbeat funk and house beats. He’s really great to work with he’s so easy going. Recording with the electronic kit really makes my life easy in production and mixing. Scott Enyart Crashed into town in grand rock style, and slammed down some lead guitar over the tracks Gunner is always full of surprises he can really make a guitar scream. I finished the up the weekend with Travoi swinging by the studio. T created some incredible solo saxophone work on a few of the rhythm tracks. T has more music talent then anyone I have had the pleasure of working with the exception of my good friend Peter Witham. T. also crafted several compositions on the keyboard. I can’t wait for everyone to hear what we have put together. The music recording work is rewarding It makes me feel as though I have accomplished something lasting. The live performances are exhilarating and the audience appreciations is addicting; Yet some times it feels fleeting and lost after its over with exception of the wonderful memories that created. So stayed tuned I will be putting some new sounds on the wind soon.
Be Cool Peace Jonesy

I see this scene grow like seeds we sow. Landscapes of sound that you will soon know. Little bye bye little day by day. I see the fans arrive listen, enjoy and stay. The applause and cheer is food for the soul so I say. That gives us strength to continue on. From us you will not hear just another cover song. Those that say it can't be done that the music world war is only won; by the elite powerful companies that have always controlled and always run. They have not witnessed the Budaka sons. The men that create their own music path built on a foundation to last. You will see not before long the whole world will sing a Budaka song.
Budaka-Jones

BUDAKA, BUDAKA, BUDAKA......Now Uncle Albert's knows which way the road goes.......Friday night we performed to a full house at Uncle Albert's on Barker Cypress; the crowd was VERY receptive to BUDAKA'S mojo and a good time was had by all. We would like to thank Richard and the Wait staff for making us feel right at home, Lonnie Posey for the opportunity to turn it out, and our main "VATO" TONY for the ongoing belief in what were trying to achieve. THANKS FOR THE LOVE YALL! A word to the wise if your going to play Uncle Albert's... at 2:00am the waitress's clear the place out and divvy up who is f%*!in who, so be careful. Thanks again

Once again the tide has shifted in the BUDAKA camp. Since the start of 2006 we have been experimenting with new ways of getting our music to the masses. To build a fan base in a place were most people say "there is no scene”, let me remind you a traffic accident can happen anywhere and cause a scene, it just takes something bigger than ordinary to get the helicopters there! With the addition of a new "PROFESSIONAL" rhythm section, BUDAKA is once again ready to battle the beast known as H-TOWN. BUDAKA is looking to combine our skills and talent with the booking power of LONNIE POSEY @ HOUSTONS LIVE MUSIC to rise above the mediocrity that is the Houston music scene. The ability to catch BUDAKA in February and March should be allot more convenient for all. So get out and see a show, and support some local boys trying to let the world know "HEY THERE'S A COMMOTION GOING ON IN HOUSTON!" 

The music gods have spoken. 2006 is the Year of Budaka!

We'd like to thank all of you who supported us in 2005 and invite you to ring in the Year of Budaka at El Matador. Free party favors, a $29.99 bottle of champagne/dinner package, dance music between live sets and, best of all, Budaka!

Where: El Matador Bar & Grill
12797 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77077
281-759-9100
www.elmatadorgrill.com

When: Saturday, December 31st, 2005
10:00 PM - 2006

Attire: Just come ready to party!

Once again, many thanks for coming out to see us in 2005 and best wishes for 2006. In the immortal words of Pat and Barbara McDonald (Timbuk3), "the future's so bright, we gotta wear shades...."

Man-What a week-end,
Friday night, I played at Barefoot Tina's in the big city of Laporte Texas. Thanks to Russell for letting us "bust it out" and for introducing us to the "VICE MAYOR" of Morgans Point...ZZ.

Saturday, we found ourselves in the Heights playing at the 22nd Annual Founders Reunion of the Houston Blues Society playing with the soon to be famous BLUE THREADS (KEEP YOUR EYES ON THESE GUYS) special thanks to *everyone?* over there we’ll see you next week-end at the contest at FENDERS......

AS if that wasn’t enough our juices were still flowing so we crashed JOSAL'S gig at the ELEGANT HOGG...What did we run up on there? Only some of the hottest players in Houston MR. WILLY B and JOSAL not to mention CAPT. RICK from KEMAH TEXAS were in attendance. JOSAL we really appreciate both the support and encouragement again thanks.....
SUNDAY we hosted the third installment of the BUDAKA JAM at SAM AND DAVE'S in LaPorte Texas. Thank you to all the people who showed up and continue to support live music. We cannot thank DAVE AND DEBBIE enough for providing us the venue to let BUDAKA find our stride and let us call home from 4 until 8 on SUNDAYS. Houston players that have not yet uncovered this little gem do not know what there missing. So yawl come check it out!

WE WOULD LIKE SEE YOUR FAMILIAR FACES AT OUR GIG AT THE VINTAGE ON FRIDAY THE 21st.

PLEASE COME SUPPORT BUDAKA AND THE HOUSTON BLUES SOCIETY ON SUNDAY @ FENDERS FOR THE HOUSTON BLUES CHALLENGE.......

Houston Blues Society http://www.houstonbluessociety.org

Fenders http://www.fendersclub.com/fenders_001.htm

The Vintage Bar http://www.vintagebar.com

Sam N Daves
The forecast was clear and the Budaka jam, although a week later (thanks to RITA) kicked off. The place was hopping. We would really like to thank Dave and all the wait staff for the help. The feedback was GREAT and we've really found a place that allows us to be BUDAKA. Thanks to all the players that came out and got there groove on.

Cosmos is out of this world
Mark Zeus (markzeus.com) runs a tight ship I was certainly impressed this was probably the most well organized jam I have been involved with. Everyone had equal time to perform. The audience was sincerely involved and interested in the musicians. Some of Houston’s best singer songwriters appear at Cosmos it is most worthy of checking out. The sound was well balanced and mixed. The food is excellent. Cosmos is defiantly a nice place to hang out and chill if you’re looking for an evening of good people great music and tasty food.
Jones

WOW, what a response at the "elegant hogg"! Playing at the top of the bill to a captive, musically knowledgeable crowd was great. Shout outs to THE CAPTIAN (always cool, LARRY WHITE from MOOSEPIE RECORDS (thanks for the tee-shirt), JOSAL and all the people who made Budaka feel like the stars we're trying to become.

Zebos
We had strong show at Zebos.
Casey is a fine player his bass lines were right on.
Big Budaka thanks to Everyone who purchased cd's. Big Budaka apologies to the Tomball College security they didn't appreciate the flyers on the car windows. One more thank you to Nicole for all your help and for asking us to turn it up.
We look forward to the gig at Zebos on September 24th

RR Bar and Grill
Friendswood, Texas
Props to Merlin Coryel drummer and percussionist extraordinaire for having us down at the RR. We had a blast. I dig your style Merlin. Your name fits. You worked magic on the drums.      
Jones

Zebos
Budaka turns it out at Zebos Tomball, TX
Shout out to Becky it was nice meeting you.
We look forward to the gig at Zebos in Katy Tx.

Budaka had the pleasure of meeting the owners of OutBoundMusic.com Al and Courtney Delaney are a real class act. Take a moment and browse there site, listen to the artist and better yet buy a cd or a song. Please support your local artist it’s very important. I believe the arts a have a major impact on society. Thank you OutBoundMusic.com for you patronage to the arts.
http://www.outboundmusic.com

Jones

Thank you
to everyone who came out to the show at the Vintage on July 23.
We had great time. Big thanks to Sean and Melissa for keeping everyone’s glass full.
It was a blast. I will be back in the studio this week to finish up the new CD.
And one more thank you to Scott Enyart our lead guitar slinging rock star who is taking another path in his music adventure. We enjoyed all the time we spent creating music with you Gunner you have a true rock star attitude. I wish Scott the best of luck in his musical journey. Were going to miss jamming with you take care

Jones

The Band Budaka is born.
We say good bye to the band name South-Bound as it served us well.
The name Budaka will prove to be a better choice to represent our music and who we are. We feel that it is unique in the realm of band names and fun to say and its meaning has a positive sort of mojo. So the next time you feel good scream Budaka!

Jones