The Budos Band (Matinee)

Encompassing Afro-Soul to hard rock with a 70s touch, The Budos Band have a sound both timeless and unique. 

Thunderous yet funky, this Staten Island eight-piece embody the power and texture of a full orchestra. With energizing guitar licks, syncopated percussion precision, and vigorous horns, they've been described as "if Quentin Tarantino was the music supervisor for a Bond film".

Praised by NPR, Rolling Stone, and KERRANG!, their music has a universal appeal across genres. With Madonna inviting them to her birthday party, Iggy Pop as a fan, and recognition from fellow Staten-islanders Wu-Tang Clan, their genre-defying sound has garnered diverse influence.