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The Voodoo Birds Band

The Voodoo Birds formed in 1990 in Athens, Ohio, and quickly became the area’s favorite party band who entertained Ohio University students for over a decade. 

In 1993 the band relocated to Chapel Hill, N.C. and played over a thousand live shows ranging from Michigan to Georgia. 

The Voodoo Birds are back again to spread their Original Dance Groove with a show at the Union Bar, in Athens, Ohio, on May 20, 2023. This show is dedicated to the memory of Rob (“QBert) Quebman. 

The lineup includes: – Ben Repp (Guitar and Vocals), – Roman Warmke (Bass and Vocals), – Chris Aubell (Drums), – KC Waltz (Vocals), – Joe Walker (Trumpet), Leo Ernest (Trombone), Ethan Haning (Saxophone), Eric Johnston (Keyboards), and Doug Adkins (Congas & Percussion.) 

The Voodoo Birds play the Union on May 20, 2023
Revival Show at the Union!
The band is back! The Voodoo Birds are slated to play a family reunion show at the Union Bar & Grill, on Saturday, May 20th, 2023, at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm.

The Union Bar is located at 18 W Union Street in Athens, Ohio, and there are multiple hotels in the area to accommodate your visit.

You can purchase tickets in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.com/

Check out the Interview regarding this revival concert on WOUB.org!
Ben Repp on Guitar
When Mary Left Her Shoebox Open
(lyrics by Benjamin Repp)

[> Verse: Bass Riff: E, G, A, G]
[<> Chorus: B7, B♭7, A7 => E, G, A (3x), 4th time end on B9]

When Mary left her shoebox open things begin to happen
sights and sounds bounced all around and out stepped Puff the dragon.
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Voodoo Birds 2004
It's All Blue
(lyrics by Roman Warmke)

[Verse 1] => B, E (8x), F♯ (last line)
It’s All Blue, in my world
Its All Blue when my lonely mind twirls
Its not cool, when I'm stewed
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