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Eric Hernandez Featured On Sticks Magazine Cover And Another Drum Tour

(Eric Hernandez)  


Bruno Mars' drummer/brother Eric Hernandez is currently featured on the December 2013 cover of the German magazine Sticks. Also check out another   drumset tour   he did with the UK drum retail specialists Soundattak below and check here for some cool shots of Eric.

Kameron Whalum Visits Memphis' FOX 13

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Bruno Mars' trombonist Kameron Whalum did an interview on Memphis' FOX 13 to talk about how he came to play with Bruno, when they found out the   Super Bowl news, and putting the halftime show together. Watch the interview to find out about his childhood, his parents, and how he stays grounded.

To find out more about Kameron, check out   my previous post.

Hooligans React To Bruno Mars Super Bowl Announcement

Of course they've known about this before, but check out some of the Hooligans' first public posts via instagram and twitter regarding today's   Super Bowl announcement. "We Doin The Super Bowl!!!" Aaayyyyyyeeeee!!!

Jamareo Artis Interview With JRoss TV

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Bruno Mars' bass player Jamareo Artis recently did an interview with JRoss Tv. Check it out below and find out how he met Bruno and became his bass player. Seems our man Bruno is pretty persistent.

Many people were familiar with Jamareo prior to him joining the Hooligans. We knew him from Diddy's now defunct reality show Making His Band. And then from touring with singer  Monica. Find out more about Jamareo from an earlier interview with JRoss Tv also below.

Sidenote...Love that he's showin LA love with the Clippers hat!

Don't forget to   vote for Bruno   to win a VMA!

Dwayne Dugger And James King Interview With Cannonball

(Dwayne Dugger II James King)  


In my last post,  members of Bruno Mars' band visited Cannonball Musical Instruments. Seems they also did an interview while they were in Utah, one of the stops of the Moonshine Jungle Tour. Watch the video to find out more about Dwayne and James' instruments, what it's like touring with Bruno, and the relationship they have with him.

And don't forget to  vote for Bruno to win at the VMAs.

Philip Lawrence Interview With Yetta on Good Morning Arizona

(Philip Lawrence)  

During their stop in Phoenix on the Moonshine Jungle Tour, Philip Lawrence sat down for an interview with Yetta Gibson for Good Morning Arizona. Check out the interview below where he talks about meeting Bruno, their songwriting process, and writing for Cee-Lo Green. Also check out   Yetta's write-up as well as their   behind the scenes photo gallery.

Don't forget to continue   voting for Bruno Mars for the MTV Vmas.

Members Of Bruno Mars Band Visit Cannonball

Want to know where some of Bruno Mars' Hooligans get their instruments? Well, Dwayne Dugger II aka Duggy X and James King aka Jimmy King stopped by Cannonball Musical Instruments in Utah. The group is currently on the Utah stop of the Moonshine Jungle Tour, with a show at Maverik Center tonight.

Cannonball, presumably named after famous jazz alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, shared a photo of the two via facebook and twitter. Click the fb link in the tweet to see the photo.


Trumpeter James King is a   featured artist on their website. Saxophonist Dwayne Dugger II is   listed as an artist on their website as well.

Eric Hernandez Shows Off His X14 Drumhead

(Eric Hernandez)  


A while back, Eric Hernandez, Bruno Mars' drummer brother, showed off his x14 drumhead from   Remo. Check it out in the video below. If you listen closely, you can faintly hear Bruno in the background singing "Liquor Store Blues."

Recall that Eric also   stopped by Remo   back in February around Grammy time.

Philip Lawrence To Perform Hometown Concert

(Philip Lawrence)  


Bruno Mars' right hand man and 1/3 of the Smeezingtons, Philip Lawrence, is set to perform a concert on September 14, 2013 in Evansville Indiana. He'll be performing songs from his latest solo/debut album   Letters I Never Sent.  Want more details? Check out this video from the man himself.

Tickets can be bought on Ticketmaster.

And don't forget to continue voting for Bruno Mars for the MTV VMAs!
Video Of The Year
Best Pop Video
Best Male Video

Bruno Mars And His Hooligans Stop By The Waffle House

During their Ohio leg of The Moonshine Jungle World Tour, Bruno Mars and the Hooligans stopped off at The Waffle House to enjoy some good eats. It was Bruno's brother/drummer Eric Hernandez's first time at the eatery according to  Eric's instagaram.   I'd say they enjoyed it based on  Jamareo's instagram   "Best stop ever on tour!" Check out their tweets/photos! Click the instagram links to view the photos. Bruno makes a special/crazy appearance!







Philip Lawrence Set To Release Solo Album

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As one-third of the Smeezingtons (Bruno Mars, Ari Levine, Philip Lawrence) and part of the Hooligan band, Philip Lawrence is set to release a debut solo album entitled Letters I Should Have Sent on June 11th, 2013 on Atlantic Records.

Phil recently did an interview with   Music Connection magazine.   You can check out the   interview/article on their website.

The expected track list for the album is below. A version of some of the songs can be found on Youtube already (presumably leaked demos).

Tracklist:
1. Just Breathe
2. When You Come Back
3. Cold Karma
4. Trying Times
5. In The End
6. Holding On
7. Lullaby
8. Finally Free
9. Heaven High
10. Wash Me Clean
11. Neverland
12. Lady
13. Slow Down


Eric Hernandez Debuts New Drum Kit At Billboard Music Awards

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As Bruno Mars   opened up the 2013 Billboard Music Awards,   his drummer/brother Eric Hernandez debuted part of his new tour drum kit in that performance.

Check out the photos he shared along with exclusive photos from Woodshed Stage Art, the company that designed the drumhead artwork. Click the link in the tweets to view the photos.



James King Featured On 21st Century Brass

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Bruno Mars' trumpeter James King currently has an interview featured on 21stCenturyBrass.com, an online magazine. How did he come to join the Hooligan band?
"Well the horn section was put together by Kenneth Whalum III. I knew him from school (Morehouse College) and he saw how I was developing. From there when he received the phone call it was a simple as calling us and placing us in this position."
To find out more background on James, check out   the article here.

Kameron Whalum Shares Rehearsal Video Clip

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While Bruno Mars and his Hooligan Band are in Los Angeles, trombonist Kameron Whalum shared a short keek video clip of their rehearsals.   (Click the link in the tweet to see the video.)  They are rehearsing the song "Natalie," but what are they rehearsing for?   Well they have several appearances coming up shortly both here in LA and in Las Vegas, including the Billboard Music Awards.   Could we possibly be seeing the television debut of "Natalie?"  Too soon to tell but it would certainly be on my wish list!

Bruno Mars And His Hooligan Band Having Fun Before Their Rodeo Houston Show

Prior to their  record-breaking show at Rodeo Houston,  Bruno Mars and his band took time to record this fun, short video clip that his brother/drummer Eric Hernandez shared via Twitter and Vine. Un-mute the volume to get the full sound effects.

Eric Hernandez Visits Remo Percussion

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Kameron Whalum Reflects On Performing At The 2013 Grammys With Bruno Mars

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Jokingly named the choreographer for the Hooligan band, Kameron Whalum is the trombonist in the Hooligan band. But did you know he comes from a long line of talented musicians? For starters, his uncle is legendary jazz musician/saxophonist   Kirk Whalum.   How many of you knew that when he first joined the band? I did but if you didn't and you want to find out more, watch the video and audio clip below to find out more about "Killa Kam." If the audio clip doesn't work try refreshing/reloading the page.

Eric Hernandez Featured In Woodshed Stage Art Video Series

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Bruno Mars' drummer and brother Eric Hernandez is featured in   Woodshed Stage Art's   first episode of their video series. They caught up with Eric at rehearsals for the 2013 Grammy Awards. Check out the video below to find out more, and if you want to find out more about Eric's kit check out "E-Panda's"   drum set tour.

Dwayne Dugger II Waiting To Perform On SNL

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Photographer James Mooney shared a photo of Hooligan band member Dwayne Dugger II waiting to perform on Saturday Night Live

The Hooligans Waiting To Perform On SNL

Check out these great candid shots, from photographer James Mooney, of the Hooligans waiting to
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