Mondo Kane

Garden City, MI

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Overview

Best known as a local SW Detroit band, Mondo Kane has a musical talent that developed and grown in popularity for over 40 years. Influenced by the rich mix of culture, people and musical history, they perform music including the era’s of 40s, 50s, 60s; including classic rock, R&B, and Motown.


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Languages: English, Spanish

About

Joe Gillis, professional keyboardist for over 35 years joined Mondo Kane in 1982.
Joe's talent does not stop there; he also serves as a sound engineer, system analyst, lighting; bench tech; background, and lead vocals. Collaborated and performed with: Mondo Kane, Catalyst; Laredo's; Classics; Dave and the Domino's; Toured with Wanda Jackson, Jack White, and Stone Steel.

Neil Lewis - Drummer
Neil Lewis is truly a shining star. Crowds always love seeing the band in full performance mode, and Mondo Kane couldn’t be happier to have such an incredible Drummer up on stage and in the studio.
With over 30 years of performing music, and one can see a mixed music culture stemming from his childhood love of his father's Motown, Jazz, and Neil Diamond music. As a young musician, and with the support of his parents, Neil began his journey at the age of 12, learning guitar, bass guitar, piano, and drums. Many years of performances such as Major Archer's Inauguration Ball, various festivals, bars, and black tie events throughout Michigan, one can see the determination of success.
Currently - Mondo Kane
Past performances; Hillside Stranglers (4 European tours with recordings). Spaced Relations; Juke Box; House Band for Old Shillelagh's Detroit.

Eric Noffz - Saxophonist
Studying music at Wayne State University, he became skilled at playing different instruments, including the saxophone, horn, and flute.
Eric learned from some of the best, such as Norm Gladstone and Earl DeForest.
Eric continues to pound the Detroit Club scene for years, and has performed with local groups such as Dr Pocket, Regular Boys, Art of Fact, and many others. Eric's a soulful player and consummate perfectionist!

Phil Romero - Guitarist and Backup Singer
With over 30 years of musical experience, vocals, stage management and equipment manager Mondo Kane could not have asked for a more talented lead guitarist than Phil Romero.
Phil plays an instrumental role in the success and musical progression of the group.
Current: Mondo Kane. Performed with Night Rider; 17th Street Blues Band; GNS, Spy Vs Spy; Stigma; Shag Nasty

Reuben Romero- Lead and Background Singer

Reuben’s raw talent began over 32 years ago from lead and rhythm guitar, vocals, and equipment management.
Reuben's talent does not stop there. He is also a songwriter, and event coordinator of the annual Rubo Festival, a neighbor gathering of various bands and musicians.
Reuben is the owner of Rubo Music Solutions, which instructs children in Detroit to play music.
Reuben believes involving more kids in music would help them play an instrument rather than fall into violence plaguing our society. Currently: Mondo Kane
Performed in played in Capital Spoon and Rockhead; Rusty Groove; Guess; KISS Tribute Band.

Joey Ramon - Bass Guitarist & Lead Vocals, Manager

Joey Ramon's talent spans over 40 years of musical experience. Lead vocal and background vocals, bass guitar, and musical arrangement; sound engineering; stage management; sound and light; equipment manager; event coordinator; additional instruments: trumpet, baritone horn. Currently: Mondo Kane, Bonnie, and the Working Girls
Performed with Mercury, Night Riders, Europa; Miguel Chacon and his Orchestra. Ray Martinez Orchestra; Latin Count; Laredo’s; Mondo Kane; Dave and the Domino; Northwind; Jeff and the Atlantic’s; Imaging band; Night Beat; Guy and Del Rocks; Shagg Nasty; Legend the Band; Stone Steel and GNS.

Set list

SET 1
TITLE SINGER KEY
THRILL ON THE HILL LS D
AT THE HOP JR G
WOOLY BULLY JR G
UNDER THE BOARDWALK LENNY G
EARLY IN THE MORNING JG G
SPEEDO LS D
POSION IVY JG F
TEARS ON MY PILLOW JR C
AIN’T TO PROUD TO BEG LS C
MY GIRL LS C
MOTHER-IN-LAW
JR
DO YOU LOVE ME
JR C
JUST MY IMAGINATION
RR C
CALIFORNIA SUN LS E

SET 2
TITLE SINGER KEY
BLUE MOON JR G
GREAT PRETENDER LS G
TOSSING TURNING JG G
WHEN WE GET MARRIED LS G
GET A JOB JR G
DUKE OF EARL LS D
THE WAY YOU DO LS D
CHANTALITY LACE JG D
MORSE CODE OF LOVE JR G
KANSAS CITY LS G
LAND 1000 DANCES JR D
MUSTANG SALLY
ROMEO JUILET

SET 3
TITLE SINGER KEY
TWISTING NIGHT AWAY

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE
FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE C
RUN AROUND SUE
BOOK OF LOVE A
BLUEBERRY HILL F

COME GO WITH ME
LITTLE DARLIN

ROCK ROUND CLOCK
16 CANDLES
RIP IT UP

IN THE STILL OF NIGHT
SHAKE A TAIL FEATHER
WALKING THE DOG

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