Humboldt Bandemonium is a community driven music ensemble based in humboldt county. Led by world music composer and researcher, gregg moore, the band offers an utterly original sound inspired by music from around the globe. an ensemble of diverse age, backgrounds and skill sets make for a unique pairing of theatrics and soul, and have made bandemonium a crowd favorite since it’s inception in 2005. The group offers everything from folk to klezmer to anti-war and galician bagpipe music. They are a champion of community involvement and a leading supporter of local charities working regularly with such organizations as circus remedy, Tri-Counties Independent Living, Serenity Inn and Emma Center among many others.

recruiting page

The music provided by your enthusiastic, fun and very talented group was truly enjoyed by everyone! Our gathering helped bring real faces and stories to the devastating impact of enacted and proposed state budget cuts, but Bandemonium helped add a more festive & fun mood for our rally.
chris jones, tri-county independent living

Fantastic! What great energy!
You guys made such a difference!!
anthony lucero, circus remedy

The music and spirit that Bandemonium brought to our alternate transportation parade was exactly what was needed to draw attention and helped to get the mesage delivered in a fun way. Thank you!
Lia Webb, Steve Salzman, Michael Kraft
PlanIt Green

Thanks to all the amazing members of Bandemonium for their generous contribution to Humboldt county's 2008 World AIDS Day events.
Humboldt County AIDS Task Force

Bob Doran on Bandemonium

links

Honk Bands - general info on the HonkFest website

Yellow Hat Band - seattle, wash.
What Cheer? Brigade - providence, r.i.
Hungry March Band - new york city
Carnival Band - vancouver, b.c.
Rude Mechanical Orchestra - n.y.c.
Fanfare v.d. EersteliefdesNacht - amsterdam, holland
Titubanda - rome, italy
Envrionmental Encroachment - chicago, illinois
Second Line Social Aid & Pleasure Society - somerville, mass.
Honk Fest
HonkFestWest

other humboldt bands
Scotia Band
Humboldt Bay Brass Band
Glasnost Family Band
Crabgrass Band

alternative band resources
Yahoo Street Band List
Relevant Music Band pages
Cybodega des Fanfares (in french)