Bonepony

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Bonepony
Origin Baltimore, Maryland, US
Genres Rock, country, bluegrass, Rockabilly
Years active1989–present
Labels Capitol, Super Duper Recordings
MembersScott Johnson, Nicolas "Nick" Nguyen, Kenny Wright
Past membersSee: Former band members
Website Bonepony.com

Bonepony is an American rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 1989 by Scott Johnson and Bryan Ward. They have released four studio albums, [1] and have been described as mixing rock music with country, bluegrass, and rockabilly. [2] The band has also been noted for its members' mastery of many different stringed and percussion instruments, which they often trade among each other during live performances. [2]

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History

After forming the band in Baltimore, Maryland, Johnson and Ward moved to Nashville in 1991 and teamed up with producer and multi-instrumentalist Kenny Mims, who became a full-time member. [1] During much of its history, the band has not employed a full-time drummer or bassist, and the members often maintain rhythm by stomping via specially-equipped shoes or wooden boards. [2]

They signed with Capitol Records in 1994 and released the album Stomp Revival the following year. [3] During this period the band opened for Bob Seger and Santana. Mims then left the band and was replaced by the multi-instrumentalist known as Tramp (Mike Lawing). Capitol then dropped the band [1] and they released their second album, Traveler's Companion, in 1999 via their own label Super Duper Recordings. [4]

Founding member Bryan Ward left the band in 1999 and was replaced by another multi-instrumentalist, Nicolas "Nick" Nguyen. The band toured the United States extensively during this period. [5] The live album Fun House was released in 2001. [6] The band received additional attention in 2002 when their song "Mountainside" was used in a regional advertising campaign for Dodge trucks. [7]

The album Jubilee, featuring several guest musicians, was released in 2003. [8] Tramp retired from the band in 2004 and was replaced by Kenny Wright. Their final album Feeling It was released in 2006. [9] The band continues to tour extensively into the 2020s, typically playing up to 200 shows per year.

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  2. 1 2 3 "Bonepony". www.earcandymag.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  3. ↑ Bonepony - Stomp Revival Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic , retrieved 2023-05-11
  4. ↑ Bonepony - Traveler's Companion Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic , retrieved 2023-05-11
  5. ↑ "Bonin' it up with Bonepony - Flash - Sidelines - Middle Tennessee State University". Media.www.mtsusidelines.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  6. ↑ Bonepony - Fun House Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic , retrieved 2023-05-11
  7. ↑ Maddox, David. "Music Notes | Stories". Nashville Scene. Archived from the original on 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2011-06-01.
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  9. ↑ Bonepony - Feeling It Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic , retrieved 2023-05-11
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