Trongone Band Playing Live
The Trongone Band’s core consists of Father John, and sons Andrew and Johnny Trongone. The three of them have been playing and writing together since they can remember. Over the years they have developed one of the more unique dynamics witnessed in recent history, one that could only be forged through a lifetime of playing and learning together.
The past three years have been particularly fruitful as the band transitions into a nationally touring act playing original music. Their two year long Thursday night residency at Cary Street Café became a legendary Richmond staple. There was hardly a night when there was not a line around the block waiting to get in. These nights gave birth to live shows that are off the cuff and full of guest appearances that even surprised the band itself.
In that time they assembled the top Richmond musicians to round out the line up. The group has added full time members Ben White (The Former Champions) and Mark Ingraham (DJ Williams Projekt). This has allowed the group to solidify their unique sound that is heavily informed by the musical masters of yesteryear. With one foot in tradition and the other precariously perched on the cutting edge of what’s to come next, each next step is bound to be unique and exciting.
This hard work has garnered them the respect of their peers as well as one of the strongest followings in Richmond and surrounding areas. They have supported national and international touring acts such as: The Wailers, War, The Pimps of Joytime, Marhsall Tucker, and The Lee Boys. The Trongone Band has also has compelling and ongoing collaborations with DJ Williams, Ron Holloway (Allman Brothers, Warren Haynes Band), and Brock Butler.
In early 2015 The Trogone Band released their first EP “The Southside Sessions.” They are currently in the process of producing their first full length album. You can also find the band on their perpetually tour up and down the east coast playing club dates and festivals this spring and summer.
