Original Americana with a twist
Dive into the fun, heartfelt, and original roots-rock Americana of According to Bazooka. Their irresistibly catchy songs, rich harmonies, and uplifting energy reflect an “easy come, easy go” spirit, and showcase musicians who clearly love what they do. With four albums and a fifth on the way, this prolific quintet brings relatable stories and feel-good vibes to every performance.
Blending rock ’n’ roll, jazz, blues, and country, According to Bazooka delivers a quintessential California sound. An exciting Americana experience. The band has evolved into a dynamic ensemble: Richard Urbino (guitar, vocals), René Martucci (keys/accordion, vocals), Daphna Rahmil (violin); Jamie Knapp (upright bass, vocals), Don Johnston (drums). Led by Urbino’s seasoned songwriting and the group’s collaborative flair, their original music radiates timeless charm and contagious energy that captivates audiences at each show.
These five musicians play throughout Northern California. They have played at Sacramento’s Chalk It Up Festival and Curtis Park concert series, at Ruhstaller Farm in Dixon, The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, Art Boutiki in San Jose, Picnic in the Park concerts in Davis, house concerts and more.
Albums: Easy Come, Easy Go (2015), Where We Are Now (2017), and The Devil's in the Details (2019), and Swanky (2021)
Blast from the past: Sacramento News & Review SAMMIES music nominations:
2018, 2019, 2020 Best Folk/Bluegrass band
2019, 2020 Best Singer Songwriter Richard Urbino
“Whether raiding multiple eras and musical traditions, or pushing standard love song fare off-kilter with clever narrative twists, A2B still manage to be undemanding and buoyant performers, ready to lively up any venue with their detailed (sometimes devilish) brand of bohemian pop know-how. ”
— Andrew Russell, Submerge Magazine
“ This band effortlessly takes a range of influences and blends them into one seamless creation, where musical cohesion and excellence reign supreme at each and every measure.”
“In a word 'fun!'”
— Randol White, Insight, NPR
“With a blend of rock-a-billy rhythm, country-blues guitar solos and pop vocal harmonies, According to Bazooka is truly unique.”
“...indie-pop with more than a dash of jazzy blues with some zydeco thrown in for good measure...”
— The River News Herald
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