The bond of music and family have created great bands, Allman Bros, Black Crowes, North Mississippi Allstars and Kings of Leon and all at the core the blend of Rock & Roll and Blues. Rock & Roll and Blues music are synonymous, since most will say that Rock & roll was born out of the Blues. Both genres of music are characterized by the use of guitar, a strong rhythm with an accent on the offbeat, and the rebellious form of lyrics. It is with the passion of both forms of music that The Bono Bros Band was formed. Rob and Jim Bonaccorsi grew up in a house near Chicago where all genres of music were played. Music was a part of their lives from the beginning and what has driven their passion to be a part of the music and its soul. Some of their early influences were musicians that were talented at combining Blues, Country and Gospel into the early forms of Rock & Roll: Elvis Presley, Bill Haley and the Comets, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly and Little Richard to name a few. Also, Chicago is the “Home of the Blues” and some of Chicago blues greats were big influences including: Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Howlin’ Wolf and Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Otis Rush and Lonnie Brooks. These Blues greats were subsequently a strong inspiration to the great quintessential rock musicians of our generation the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, The Who, Eric Clapton, Allman Bros, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Ben Harper. All of these musical influences have given the passion to The Bono Bros Band’s music and live performances.  The Bono Bros Band are Rob and Jim Bonaccorsi on vocals/guitar and bass, who are also members of the Freddy Jones Band, Tom Albanese on vocals/harmonica formerly of Big G and Nick Kitsos on drums formerly of BoDeans and Poi Dog Pondering. The belief of the Bono Bros Band is that you cannot confine Blues and/or Rock & Roll in a box. Both genres of music are evolutionary and if you confine them, they cannot grow. This Rock & Roll and Blues music experience is something you do not want to miss!

JamBon is the brainchild of long time Sonia Dada keyboardist Chris “Hambone”Cameron. The group unites former members of Sonia Dada, Liquid Soul, and Chevere. “ I’m not real big on labels and comparisons.” says Cameron.“It’s wildly eclectic, and real funky. Drop the Meters,Rufus, and AC/DC in a blender, then stand back and hit the switch!”             Chris "Hambone" Cameron - Keyboards and vocals Chris is a Grammy nominated R&B session keyboardist and composer,               whose career spans more than thirty years. In addition to his work with Sonia Dada,he has toured and recorded with John Mayall, Big Twist, Harvey Mandel and Sugarcane Harris, David Bromberg, and many others. A partial listing of his numerous album credits include work with Mavis Staples, Bob Dylan, Freddy Jones Band, Liquid Soul,Rick Danko, Dennis De Young, and Ramsey Lewis. Songwriting credits includeThe Commodores, Richie Havens, and the feature films Holes, The Guardian,and A Perfect Murder.                       Michael Scott - Lead and background vocals Michael was the lead singer for Chicago based rock and R&B band Sonia Dada ( Elecktra, Sony, Razor & Tie, and Calliope Records ) Sonia Dada released six albums, and had a #1 record in Australia. The band was a staple on playlists of  the AAA radio format, and toured the US extensively as a concert and festival headliner.                          Simbryt Dortch - Lead and background vocals Simbryt is a dynamic session singer who has worked with Michael McDonald, Faith Hill, Seal, and Bootsy Collins. She performs regularly with special events powerhouse The Chicago Catz. Simbryt also recently sang at the United Center in Chicago with Stevie Wonder!                                             Tom Sanchez - Guitar Tom was the guitarist for Chicago based acid-jazz pioneers Liquid Soul.   He toured internationally with the band, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Jazz Album ( 2000 ).Tom also works extensively as a studio guitarist and teacher.                                Alan Burroughs - guitar & vocals   Alan "AB" Burroughs hails from Chicago, but worked for years in New York. He has performed and/or recorded with Martha Redbone, Art Porter, Philip Bailey, Adam Holzman, Charles Earland, and Miles Davis.                                         Alejo Poveda - percussion Alejo hails from Costa Rica. He has been the leader of Chicago's acclaimed latin jazz group Chevere for over 35 years. He has extensive studio credits, and has toured with Donny Hathaway and Minnie Ripperton.                                               Ron Hall - Bass Ron is a session bassist who has performed with Angela Bofill, The Emotions, Phil Perry, Ramsey Lewis and many others. His recording credits include hit remix tracks for Beyonce’, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and John Legend, and albums for R. Kelly and Destiny’s Child. Malcom Banks - Drums A  mainstay of Chicago's R&B scene for many years, Malcom has performed with the Emotions, The Dells, and Maxx Traxx.                                          The Mighty Jambon Horns                           Mark Ohlsen-trumpet Mark is one of Chicago's first call studio trumpeters. He has toured with Buddy Rich,Woody Herman,Styx, Chevere, Big Twist and The Mellow Fellows and many others.                                  Steve Eisen-saxophone and flute   Steve is arguably one of the most recorded saxophonists in Chicago music history! His numerous credits include the Commodores, Styx,The Ides of March,The Chicago Bears Super Bowl Shuffle, Big Twist , Johnny Winter, Bonnie Koloc, and many others.                                Andy Baker- trombone Born and raised in London England, Andy was performing professionally at the age of fourteen, and had appeared on recordings and TV by the age of eighteen. He relocated to Chicago in 2001. He is an in demand studio and theater player, and is the musical director for the New Jazz Standard Orchestra. Andy is also the Director of Jazz Studies for The University Of Illinois At Chicago.                              John Bowes- Baritone saxophone John has performed with Aretha Franklin, Smoky Robinson, The Temptations, The Funk Brothers, and many other notable acts. His many studio credits include arranging the Grammy nominated debut CD of the 911 Mambo Orchestra.