ARTISTS

Bononia Sound Machine

Bononia Sound Machine’s live performances include a variety of genres, from the classics of great soul singers like Otis Redding, James Brown, Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin, to the masterpieces of funk powerhouses like Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, and Average White Band, and ending with an energizing finale of the most popular disco hits.

Bononia Sound Machine uses HERCULES band instrument stands DS420B, DS513B, DS530B, D531B, DS532B, DS535B and DS552B; guitar stand GS422B; keyboard stand KS240B; microphone stands MS201B, MS205B and MS651B; and music stand BS415B.

Bass player Maurizio Rubiu says, "The word “ingenious” is not enough when we’re talking about Hercules stands. Since my beginnings as a musician, i was always searching for comfortable, sturdy, but also great looking stands, and Hercules is the ONLY brand that joins together all of these characteristics."

And lead singer Vic Johnson says, "When I’m on stage, I enjoy every single moment of my performance, trying always to give the best with my voice and interacting with the band. I use Hercules products because to me it is very important to work with reliable and professional gear: it allows me to focus my attention 100% on my performance! Thanks Hercules, great job!"

Having undergone many stages of evolution, today’s BSM style and repertoire guarantee first-class entertainment for all audiences. All songs are selectively chosen and arranged into an extraordinary play list creating a sound very unique to BSM.

The year 2004 was a landmark year for Bononia Sound Machine, who won the National Heineken Summer Kings of Soul competition hosted by the Blue Inn Café and partook in the Pistoia International Blues Festival. In December of that same year, BSM recorded their first ever live record titled “Blue Inn Café Live”. 

Over the years, BSM have performed live in front of thousands of people. In 2005 the band played an amazing concert in Piazza Maggiore, Bologna in front of 15,000 music lovers. The same year BSM flew to England for some gigs in Leeds and Harrogate.

In 2006, BSM expanded their repertoire and created the School of Soul, a unique live set dedicated to the birth and evolution of soul music. This special set offers a real treat for all lovers of the classic Stax and Motown hits of the 1960s to the most well-liked soul jams of today, and includes fun facts and stories about" the original performers!

The year 2007 was another important landmark year for the band: In June BSM played during the world famous “Ducati World Week” and shared the stage with such artists as Patty Smith. A month later Bononia Sound Machine released its first studio recording session called Stuffunk which contains truly original songs written and performed by band. The official release of the new album was July 19 2007 and it was complimented by a special live performance at the 20th Anniversary of the International Porretta Soul Festival. Stuffunk is available on iTunes.

Bononia Sound Machine is working on a new cd called “Funky Dreams!!!” which will host some Tower of Power members: Jeff Talemier (guitar and producer), Greg Adams (trumpet and horn arrangements), David Garibaldi (drums), Rocco Prestia(bass), Stephen Kupka (baritone) and Mic Gillette (trumpet and trombone), just to name a few.

More from Bononia Sound Machine about HERCULES stands:

Alberto Pietropoli – tenor and alto sax, flute and backup vocals
The comfort and the strength of Hercules Stands are amazing! The MS651B boom and the DS530B, DS532B and DS531B  stands have made my life easier in studio and on stage, thanks to the way they save so many space. And they also look great, because of the modern design. The confidence given by Hercules products allows me to focus myself 100% on the music i’m playing!

Lorenzo Bombacini – baritone sax and back up vocals
When I’m on stage or in studio, I need comfortable, sturdy and reliable stands. Hercules combines all of these characteristics in smart and innovative products. The MS201B and MS651B boom and the DS535B stand allow the player to save a lot of space. Thanks Hercules for renewing my joy of playing every day!

Raffaele Bafunno - keyboards
The Hercules KS240B keyboard stand is just the perfect stand for my keyboard. It’s light but sturdy and steady, my favorite! And what about the MAGIC of the EZ-LOK? Mounting my setup on stage: it’s easy and... fun!

Elena Villani – lead singer
Hercules’s products are the perfect mix between comfort and design. They are professional, reliable, sturdy, just the best that every player could ask! I always want a MS205B boom with me. The BS415B music stand is comfortable and easy to bring everywhere: the perfect partner for my job!

Sandro Caliumi - trombone
Before trying Hercules, I used to think that nothing more could be invented in the field of instrument stands. Well, I have been surprised by Hercules! The MS651B boom, DS420B and DS552B stand have been realized with the best materials and a great engineering job that gives you innovation, comfort and design! And they also look great!

Alessandro Morini - trumpet
Hercules has introduced to me a new world, a world in which instrument stands are an important part of the performance. The MS651B and the DS513B boom are high-quality products, comfortable and reliable. Thanks to Hercules, that changed my way of thinking about music!

Alessandro Bussolari - trumpet
I have fallen in love with Hercules! I am so impressed by the MS651B boom and the DS513B: comfortable and easy to use. When I’m on stage I’m also focused on how my gear looks and Hercules stands are at the same time very efficient and great looking gear! To me they are just the number 1 in stands!

Alessandro Daltri – guitar and chorus
After trying many guitar stands I was almost thinking of building one myself. It use to be so difficult to find the right solution to all of my needs but finally I met Hercules -- the “right” stands! Sturdy, reliable easy to carry and easy to pack... What else??? Thanks Hercules!

Renato Raineri - drummer
I have used all kinds of microphone stands, but Hercules are the best. They help me to get the perfect location for my drums and get the best sound out of it. They are very innovative in their fast, easy and smooth positioning. My MS755B overhead microphones are very secure and steady above me and allow me to find the best positioning for a perfect sound. The MS540B is perfect for the bass drum microphone, and it can be positioned completely inside the drum. The BS415B music stand is versatile, light and easy to use and I can position over it my heavy scorebook too. Thank you Hercules!

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