It began as a party, grew into a band, evolved into a sound, and emerged as an institution.
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band (aka the Booty Band) has gone through many
changes since their fated onset in 2002. Today they are ready to shake the world, one
cheek at a time.
The band’s first official studio release, Now You Know, debuted in 2007 to critical
acclaim. The Booty Band received Home Grown Music Network’s “Album of the Year”
and “Band of the Year” awards, as well as the #3 best regional album from WNCW, one
of the top Triple A stations in the country. Awe-inspiring live shows, powerful original
compositions, and crowd-pleasing presentations have helped the Booty Band build a
solid nationwide fanbase. Having completed three national tours in 2010 alone, the
band has worked hard and done well to keep this fanbase fired up and growing fast.
They have secured headlining slots at many prestigious festivals including Wakarusa,
Jam Cruise, Bear Creek, Jazz Aspen, Long Beach Funk Fest, Rock Boat, Bele Chere
(six consecutive years), Floyd Fest, and Smile Fest.
Their second studio album, Doin’ It Hard, is a reflection of the band’s approach to
music, touring, performing, recording, and life in general. Recorded in June 2010 at the
City of Progress Studios in Miami, FL under the cultivated ear of DJ Le Spam (Andrew
Yeomanson), Doin’ It Hard is Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band - next-generation, redefined
for a new decade. Doin’ It Hard is slated for a May 2011 release and will be available
on 12” vinyl, compact disc, and digital download from all of your favorite online providers.
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is: Lee Allen (drums), Mary Frances (keys,
vocals), Greg Hollowell (tenor sax, bari sax, flute), Derrick Johnson (trombone), Al Al
Ingram (bass, vocals), and JP Miller (guitar, vocals).