Stagger Back Brass Band

Led by accordionist Patrick Farrell, this 7-piece ensmble melds brass traditions from the Americas and Europe into one very fun voice, and mixes original compositions for a nonexistent clown circus with a couple of waltzes, at least one Gershwin tune, and slices of Balkan inspired funk. Ridiculous antics, intentional self-destructions, and fleeting moments of beauty are the order of the day. Patrick Farrell - accordion, alto horn; Ben Holmes & JR Hankins - trumpets; Greg Squared & Aurora Nealand - reeds; Brian Drye - trombone, tenor horn; Quince Marcum - percussion, alto horn; Don Godwin - bass drum.