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Tonite, Friday April 3rd
Binky Griptite Orchestra

It’s Friday night. It’s Binky Griptite Orchestra. You know what to do!

@bgriptite ~ guitar, voice
@cinoatom ~ drums
@moistpaula ~ baritone sax
@ananananant - tenor sax
@tingtingtino ~ bass
@martinkeyz - Piano

***TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM***
***$10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION***
***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!***

Best known as the guitarist and emcee for Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, BINKY GRIPTITE was born and raised in Milwaukee, and lived in Minneapolis for a bit before moving to NY. He took a break from music for a couple of years, but when he was ready to jump back in, he happened to meet Gabe Roth (co-founder of Daptone Records), and did a couple of sessions for a Lee Fields album. They started doing gigs, and the rest is history.
As The Dap-Kings they started playing with Sharon Jones, and things got more serious. That path led to acclaimed albums and worldwide tours, all cut short when Sharon was diagnosed with cancer, which stole her from us all in 2016. They’re still officially a band, but taking a bit of a break to mourn their sister Sharon, doing a few little things here and there, instrumental gigs and studio work.
Binky says he’ll always be in the soul world, but his new obsession is ‘40s Rhythm and Blues — like Louis Jordan and Big Joe Turner — and he’s looking forward to discovering some of the forgotten greats of the time. His new band, The Binky Griptite Orchestra, has been playing in and around the city, and he does sessions as a guitarist and producer when the right opportunity presents itself.
A Brooklyn resident for 17 years, Binky has a 14 year old daughter who will assist him on the show when her school schedule allows.  As for his interests, he says, “I’m only interested in my family, my art, gear related to my art, and motorcycles! And of course spreading love throughout the known universe.”

I’m on bari sax with The Binky Griptite Orchestra at tonight’s @burntsugararkestra Smoke House at @nublunyc - music starts at 7 & goes until 11

I’m on bari sax with The Binky Griptite Orchestra at tonight’s @burntsugararkestra Smoke House at @nublunyc - music starts at 7 & goes until 11

Week 3 of The Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse at @nublunyc
Come get Some!

Tuesday March 17
– NuBlu Conduction #3 —
Burnt Sugar Arkestra conducted by LaFrae Sci @fraefraedrum
Plus:
Ben Tyree’s Activator Trio - @bentyree , @leon.gruenbaum , @christophereddleton ,
The Binky Griptite Orchestra @bgriptite ,
DJ Sugafree BK @djsugarfreebk & DJ Smoota @smoota 
MC : LaRonda Davis

151 Avenue C (LES/NYC)
www.nublu.net 
$20.00 
21 +

Upcoming:
Tuesday March 31
– NuBlu Conduction #4 —
Burnt Sugar Arkestra conducted by Vernon Reid.
Plus:
The Tao of Abby Lincoln feat. Shelley Nicole & LaFrae Sci
Marque Gilmore tha’ inna•most (Stockholm/London) 
DJ Sugafree BK & DJ Smoota 
MC : LaRonda Davis

Week 3 of The Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse at @nublunyc
Come get Some!

Tuesday March 17
– NuBlu Conduction #3 —
Burnt Sugar Arkestra conducted by LaFrae Sci @fraefraedrum
Plus:
Ben Tyree’s Activator Trio - @bentyree , @leon.gruenbaum , @christophereddleton ,
The Binky Griptite Orchestra @bgriptite ,
DJ Sugafree BK @djsugarfreebk & DJ Smoota @smoota 
MC : LaRonda Davis

151 Avenue C (LES/NYC)
www.nublu.net 
$20.00 
21 +

Upcoming:
Tuesday March 31
– NuBlu Conduction #4 —
Burnt Sugar Arkestra conducted by Vernon Reid.
Plus:
The Tao of Abby Lincoln feat. Shelley Nicole & LaFrae Sci
Marque Gilmore tha’ inna•most (Stockholm/London) 
DJ Sugafree BK & DJ Smoota 
MC : LaRonda Davis

Week 3 of The Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse at @nublunyc
Come get Some!

Tuesday March 17
– NuBlu Conduction #3 —
Burnt Sugar Arkestra conducted by LaFrae Sci @fraefraedrum
Plus:
Ben Tyree’s Activator Trio - @bentyree , @leon.gruenbaum , @christophereddleton ,
The Binky Griptite Orchestra @bgriptite ,
DJ Sugafree BK @djsugarfreebk & DJ Smoota @smoota 
MC : LaRonda Davis

151 Avenue C (LES/NYC)
www.nublu.net 
$20.00 
21 +

Upcoming:
Tuesday March 31
– NuBlu Conduction #4 —
Burnt Sugar Arkestra conducted by Vernon Reid.
Plus:
The Tao of Abby Lincoln feat. Shelley Nicole & LaFrae Sci
Marque Gilmore tha’ inna•most (Stockholm/London) 
DJ Sugafree BK & DJ Smoota 
MC : LaRonda Davis

NEW YORK CITY!! Come to @nublunycon March 17th as the Burnt Sugar Smokehouse series continues.

This evening will feature @burntsugararkestra conducted by LaFrae Sci, @djsugarfreebk AKA @hccoleman, and DJ @smoota @bentyree and hos Activator Trio, and my self along with The Binky Griptite Orchestra. And our MC for the proceedings the one and only LaRonda Davis!
Come get you some fun and funk with us

NEW YORK CITY!! Come to @nublunycon March 17th as the Burnt Sugar Smokehouse series continues.

This evening will feature @burntsugararkestra conducted by LaFrae Sci, @djsugarfreebk AKA @hccoleman, and DJ @smoota @bentyree and hos Activator Trio, and my self along with The Binky Griptite Orchestra. And our MC for the proceedings the one and only LaRonda Davis!
Come get you some fun and funk with us

I love seeing my guitars in photos and onscreen. I also love playing with @saysheshe when @sergio_a_rios gets called away for other duties. Such cool guitar parts!

I love seeing my guitars in photos and onscreen. I also love playing with @saysheshe when @sergio_a_rios gets called away for other duties. Such cool guitar parts!

Back with @saysheshe for a lil hot minute. Come see us - Boulder, Fort Collins, St. Louis, Nashville, Atlanta, Asheville, Washington DC, Philly, BROOKLYN, Boston (Cambridge), and Albany!

It’s December, come and be present! @clubgroovenyc

The Binky Griptite Orchestra at @barlunatico Saturday November 14, we had fun! This is a clip of Binky’s single “What’s My Number” (streaming and on vinyl) filmed by @richardjulianmusic
@martinkeyz on piano @ananananant on tenor @tingtingtino on bass @drumhit_ on drums and I’m on bari sax.

Tonite, Saturday November 15th
Binky Griptite Orchestra

LunÁtico LOVES Binky Griptite and so will you if you don’t already. 

@bgriptite ~ guitar, voice
@drumhit_ ~ drums
@moistpaula ~ baritone sax
@ananananant - tenor sax
@tingtingtino ~ bass
@martinkeyz - Piano

***TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM***
***$10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION***
***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!***

Best known as the guitarist and emcee for Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, BINKY GRIPTITE was born and raised in Milwaukee, and lived in Minneapolis for a bit before moving to NY. He took a break from music for a couple of years, but when he was ready to jump back in, he happened to meet Gabe Roth (co-founder of Daptone Records), and did a couple of sessions for a Lee Fields album. They started doing gigs, and the rest is history.
As The Dap-Kings they started playing with Sharon Jones, and things got more serious. That path led to acclaimed albums and worldwide tours, all cut short when Sharon was diagnosed with cancer, which stole her from us all in 2016. They’re still officially a band, but taking a bit of a break to mourn their sister Sharon, doing a few little things here and there, instrumental gigs and studio work.
Binky says he’ll always be in the soul world, but his new obsession is ‘40s Rhythm and Blues — like Louis Jordan and Big Joe Turner — and he’s looking forward to discovering some of the forgotten greats of the time. His new band, The Binky Griptite Orchestra, has been playing in and around the city, and he does sessions as a guitarist and producer when the right opportunity presents itself.
A Brooklyn resident for 17 years, Binky has a 14 year old daughter who will assist him on the show when her school schedule allows.  As for his interests, he says, “I’m only interested in my family, my art, gear related to my art, and motorcycles! And of course spreading love throughout the known universe.”

Binky Griptite Orchestra returns to @barlunatico tonight, Saturday 11/15 for 2 funky swinging sets starting at 9pm - free but please bring tip bucketsful of Cash. 🙏 Come early for delicious dinner.

If you’ve ever had a great night at the @thegreatgeorgiananyc , this man was partially responsible. Please join us Thursday to pay tribute to a life well lived.

If you’ve ever had a great night at the @thegreatgeorgiananyc , this man was partially responsible. Please join us Thursday to pay tribute to a life well lived.