The Flobots

A self-described hip-hop band from Denver: Brer Rabbit- Emcee Jonny 5- Emcee Andy Guerrero- Guitar, vocals Mackenzie Roberts- Viola Joe Ferrone- Trumpet Jesse Walker- Bass Kenny Ortiz- Drums Biography Since 1996, Jonny 5 has been teaming up with emcees and musicians to produce passionate, stand-out hip-hop tracks under the name "The Flobots". Whether flowing from the stage or through headphones, he's captivated listeners with his equal devotion to dope lyricism and social justice. In 2005, Jonny 5 joined with emcee Brer Rabbit, violist Mackenzie Roberts, Bop Skizzum frontman Andy Guerrero, basist Jesse Walker, trumpet player Joe Ferrone, and drummer Kenny Ortiz to form the current incarnation of the Flobots. Building off of 5's lyricism, the band has quickly won over local crowds by drawing on a full spectrum of assets: incorporating hip-hop skits between songs, juxtaposing nuclear seriousness with do-si-do lightheartedness, and delivering new bells and whistles at every show. Stretching the emerging hip-hop band genre to allow each instrument to fully shine, the flobots have gained a reputation as the group that will make you "cry while shaking your booty". In addition to headlining their own shows, the Flobots have opened for Lyrics Born, 2Mex, The Alkaholiks, Matson Jones, Yo Flaco!, and the Mercury Project. On October 8th, nine months after the band was concieved, they birthed our first EP, "Flobots present....Platypus". Their CD release show sold out, and their CD sales in the first week put them at #1 on Twist & Shout's bestseller list. The Flobots are on a mission to bring you music that makes you laugh, think, dance, and become a better person. They are going somewhere, and they invite you to come along. Website http://www.flobots.com Discography Platypus EP 2005 (press material from their website flobots.com)