The Budos Band is the quintessence of Staten Island soul. Their exciting new afro-influenced take on the instrumental music has been captivating listeners at gigs across the Tri-State area. Eleven pieces in all, their group consists of drums, bass, guitar, electric organ, two trumpets, baritone, saxophone and a percussion section employing bongos, congas, tambourine, guiro, clave, shekere and cowbell. Do you dig Fela Kuti, Issac Hayes and James Brown? How about Poets of Rhythm and Antibala Afrobeat Orchestra? Then you'll love the Budos Band.