Upcoming Events
Booking for 2024-2025 Winter/Spring/Summer
Contact Nils Crusberg:
603-303-5873

Feb. 22, 2025 - Saturday|7:00pm-10:00pm
The Governor's Inn

Admission: A Few Bucks
78 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH
(603)332-0107
www.governorsinn.com

Past Events
Nov. 23, 2024 - Saturday|7:00pm-10:00pm
Aloft Hotel
Admission: Free
401 D St. #403
Boston, MA
(844)631-0595
www.alofthotels.com

Aug. 24, 2024 - Saturday|6:00pm-9:00pm
The Sterling St. Brewery

Admission: Free
65 Jackson Rd.
Devens, MA
www.facebook.com/sterlingstreetbrewery

Aug. 23, 2024 - Friday|7:00pm-10:00pm
The Governor's Inn at "The Garage"

Admission: $5
78 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH
(603)332-0107
www.governorsinn.com

July 13, 2024 - Saturday|7:00pm-10:00pm
Aloft Hotel
Admission: Free
401 D St. #403
Boston, MA
(844)631-0595
www.alofthotels.com

April 20, 2024 - Saturday|7:00pm-10:00pm
Aloft Hotel
Admission: Free
401 D St. #403
Boston, MA
(844)631-0595
www.alofthotels.com

Aug. 27, 2022 - Saturday|8:00pm-11:00pm
Area 23

Admission: A Few Bucks
254 N. State St.
Unit H (Smokestack Center)
Concord, NH
(603)219-0856
www.thearea23.com

Sept. 4, 2021 - Saturday|4:00pm-12:00am
Leebo's Labor Day Bash
Private Event - Contact Us
Barnstead, NH

Oct. 3, 2020 - Saturday|8:00pm-12:00am
T-Gunz 40th
Private Event - Contact Us
Derry, NH


July 2, 2020 - Thursday|5:30pm-8:30pm
*Canceled COVID-19 Outbreak
Shipyard Brewpub

Admission: Free
28 Levesque Dr.
Route 236 - Eliot Commons
Eliot, ME
(207)686-2026
www.shipyardbrewpub.com

April 4, 2020 - Saturday|9:00pm-
12:00am
*Canceled COVID-19 Outbreak
Area 23

Admission: A Few Bucks
254 N. State St.
Unit H (Smokestack Center)
Concord, NH
(603)219-0856
www.thearea23.com

Dec. 6, 2019 - Friday|8:00pm-12:30pm

Tilton Brothers Brewery
Private Party
845 Lafayette Rd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-0119
www.tiltonbrothersbrewing.com

Sept. 21, 2019 - Saturday|5:00pm-6:30pm

Heywood Bash Block Party
Private Event - Contact Us
Derry, NH

Sept. 13, 2019 - Friday|8:30pm-11:30pm

Area 23
Admission: A Few Bucks
254 N. State St.
Unit H (Smokestack Center)
Concord, NH
(603)219-0856
www.thearea23.com

Sept. 3, 2019 - Tuesday|9:00pm-12:00am
Private Party
Brentwood, NH

Aug. 22, 2019 - Thursday|5:30pm-8:30pm

Shipyard Brewpub
Admission: Free
28 Levesque Dr.
Route 236 - Eliot Commons
Eliot, ME
(207)686-2026
www.shipyardbrewpub.com

June 1, 2019 - Saturday|6:00pm-11:00pm
Mattapalooza Birthday Bash
Private Event - Contact Us
Northwood, NH

May 11, 2019 - Saturday|12:45pm-2:00pm
Here Comes the Sunshine Music Festival
Admission: $40
Private Event - Contact Us
Exeter, NH
www.facebook.com/herecomesthesunshine

April 26, 2019 - Friday|9:00pm-12:30pm
ReFresh Lounge
Admission: Free
Boom Lava w/ Supernothing
45 N. Main St.
Rochester, NH
(603)948-1204
www.facebook.com/refreshloungenh

Aug. 2, 2018 - Thursday|5:30pm-8:30pm
Shipyard Brewpub
Admission: Free
28 Levesque Dr.
Route 236 - Eliot Commons
Eliot, ME
(207)686-2026
www.shipyardbrewpub.com

July 13, 2018 - Friday|6:00pm-10:00pm
Redhook Brewery
Admission: Free
1 Redhook Way
Portsmouth, NH
(603)430-8600
www.redhook.com

June 23, 2018 - Saturday|2:00pm-6:00pm
Private Party - Graduation
Exeter, NH

April 28, 2018 - Saturday|9:30pm-12:30am
Fibber McGee's
Admission: Free
104 Cabot St.
Beverly, MA
(978)232-0180
www.fibbersbeverly.com

Dec. 31, 2017 - Sunday|9:00pm-1:00am
The Blue Mermaid
Admission: $10
10 Shapleigh Rd.
Kittery, ME
(207)703-2754
Next to Tributary Brewing Company
www.bluemermaid.com

Dec. 16, 2017 - Saturday|9:30pm-12:30am
Fibber McGee's
Admission: Free
104 Cabot St.
Beverly, MA
(978)232-0180
www.fibbersbeverly.com

Oct. 14, 2017 - Saturday|9:30pm-12:30am
Fibber McGee's
Admission: Free
104 Cabot St.
Beverly, MA
(978)232-0180
www.fibbersbeverly.com

Aug. 26, 2017 - Saturday|4:00pm-8:00pm

The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck
Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

Aug. 13, 2017 - Sunday|3:00pm-7:00pm
Litchfield's Bar and Grill
Admission: Free
2135 Post Rd.
Wells, ME
(207)646-5711
www.litchfieldsbarandgrill.com

Aug. 5, 2017 - Saturday|9:00pm-12:00am
Mercy Tavern
Admission: Free
148 Derby St.
Salem, MA
(978)741-4436
www.mercysalem.com

Aug. 4, 2017 - Friday|4:00pm-8:00pm
Redhook Brewery
Admission: Free
1 Redhook Way
Portsmouth, NH
(603)430-8600
www.redhook.com

July 13, 2017 - Thursday|6:00pm-9:00pm
Shipyard Brewpub
Admission: Free
28 Levesque Dr.
Route 236 - Eliot Commons
Eliot, ME
(207)686-2026
www.shipyardbrewpub.com

July 9, 2017 - Sunday|6:00pm-9:00pm
Surf Side 5

Admission: $10
25 Broadway
Salisbury, MA
(978)463-9222
www.surfside5.com

June 4, 2017 - Sunday|6:00pm-9:00pm

Surf Side 5

Admission: $10
25 Broadway
Salisbury, MA
(978)463-9222
www.surfside5.com

Dec. 31, 2016 - Saturday|9:00pm-1:00am
The Blue Mermaid
Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Nov. 12, 2016 - Saturday|7:00pm-11:00pm
Private Party
Brentwood, NH

Oct. 28, 2016 - Friday|8:00pm-10:00pm
SNHU - Last Chapter Pub
Admission: SNHU Fee
2500 N. River Rd.
Manchester, NH
(603)629-4631
www.facebook.com/lastchapterpub

Sept. 10, 2016 - Saturday|9:00pm-12:00am
The Blue Mermaid
Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Aug. 28, 2016 - Sunday|4:00pm-8:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck
Admission: Free

295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

Aug. 14, 2016 - Sunday|4:00pm-8:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck
Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

Aug. 3, 2016 - Wednesday|4:00pm-8:00pm

The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck
Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

July 22, 2016 - Friday|9:00pm-12:00am
In a Pig's Eye
Admission: Free
148 Derby St.
Salem, MA
(978)741-4436
www.inapigseye.com

July 21, 2016 - Thursday|5:00pm-8:00pm
Shipyard Brewpub
Admission: Free
28 Levesque Dr.
Route 236 - Eliot Commons
Eliot, ME
(207)686-2026
www.shipyardbrewpub.com

July 17, 2016 - Sunday|4:00pm-8:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck
Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

July 10, 2016 - Sunday|4:00pm-8:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck
Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

June 9, 2016 - Thursday|9:00pm-12:00am
In a Pig's Eye
Admission: Free
148 Derby St.
Salem, MA
(978)741-4436
www.inapigseye.com

Mar. 19, 2016 - Saturday|9:00pm-12:00am
The Blue Mermaid
Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Jan. 30, 2016 - Saturday|9:00pm-12:00am
The Blue Mermaid

Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Dec. 31, 2015 - Thursday|9:00pm-1:00am
The Blue Mermaid

Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Aug. 30, 2015 - Sunday|4:00pm-8:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea

The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

Aug. 15, 2015 - Saturday|9:00pm-12:00am
The Blue Mermaid

Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Aug. 9, 2015 - Sunday|4:00pm-8:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea

The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

July 12, 2015 - Sunday|4:00pm-8:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea

The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

July 5, 2015 - Sunday|4:00pm-8:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea

The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

May 15, 2015 - Friday|9:00pm-Midnight
The Blue Mermaid

Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

April 25, 2015 - Saturday|12:00pm-10:00pm

Eighth Annual Earth Jam
Plymouth State University - Student Union
Admission: Donations Accepted
17 High St.
Plymouth, NH

Feb. 20, 2015 - Friday|9:00pm-12:00am
The Blue Mermaid

Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Aug. 24, 2014 - Sunday|4:00pm-8:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea

The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

Aug. 6, 2014 - Wednesday|5:00pm-9:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

July 30, 2014 - Wednesday|5:00pm-9:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

July 26, 2014 - Saturday|5:00pm-8:00pm
Private Party

Exeter, NH

July 20, 2014 - Sunday|4:00pm-8:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

July 16, 2014 - Wednesday|5:00pm-9:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

July 6, 2014 - Sunday|4:00pm-8:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

July 2, 2014 - Wednesday|5:00pm-9:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

June 25, 2014 - Wednesday|5:00pm-9:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: Free
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

June 20, 2014 - Friday|9:00pm-12:00am
The Publick House
and Prohibition Room
Admission: Free
45 North Main St.
Rochester, NH
(603)948-1082
Facebook Link

April 4, 2014 - Friday|8:00pm-1:00am
The Dover Brickhouse
Beyhaylu's Benefit

Admission: Donation
2 Orchard St.
Dover, NH
(603)749-3838
Facebook Event Page

Dec. 12, 2013 - Thursday|7:00pm-12:00am
The Blue Mermaid

Private Party
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Oct. 13, 2013 - Sunday|10:00am-6:00pm

Jenness Farm | Reggae on the Farm
*Music starts at noon
77 Garland Rd.
Nottingman, NH
(603)942-8051
www.jennessfarm.com

Aug. 24, 2013 - Saturday|6:00pm-12:00am
Private Party
Invitation to Wedding/Event Required
Sunapee, NH

Aug. 11, 2013 - Sunday|3:00pm-7:00pm
The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: A Few $$
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

Aug. 10, 2013 - Saturday|1:00pm-8:00pm
The Governor's Inn Reggae Festival
All Day Performance During Set Breaks on 2nd Stage
Admission: $12 (Advance)/$16 (DOS)
78 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH
(603)332-0107
www.governorsinn.com

July 27, 2013 - Saturday|9:00pm-
12:00am
The Blue Mermaid

Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

July 26, 2013 - Friday|5:00pm-8:00pm

Private Party

Stratham, NH

July 21, 2013 - Sunday|3:00pm-7:00pm

The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: A Few $$
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

July 14, 2013 - Sunday|3:00pm-7:00pm

The Ashworth by the Sea
The Sandbar Lounge/Deck

Admission: A Few $$
295 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton, NH
(603)926-6762
www.ashworthhotel.com

May 18, 2013 - Saturday|9:00pm-
12:00am
The Blue Mermaid

Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Jan. 18, 2013 - Friday|9:00pm-
12:00am
The Blue Mermaid

Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Oct. 13, 2012 - Saturday|9:00pm-
12:00am
The Blue Mermaid

Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Aug. 18, 2012 - Saturday|6:00pm-
12:00am
The Freedom Festival
Admission: Free
Invitation Required - Contact Us
Freedom, NH
(603)303-5873

July 28, 2012 - Saturday|9:00pm-
12:00am
The Blue Mermaid

Admission: $5
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

July 13, 2012 - Friday|6:00pm-8:00pm

Ginger Fest 2012

Admission: $5
59 Mill Rd.
Kingston, NH
2 Day Event | July 13th+14th
www.facebook.com/gingerfest2012

May 30, 2012 - Wednesday|8:00pm-
12:00am
The Blue Mermaid

Admission: Free
409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
(603)427-2583
www.bluemermaid.com

Mar. 15, 2012 - Friday|8:00pm-
12:00am
Castaway's Boathouse

Admission: Free
31 Cocheco St.
Dover, NH
(603)834-6030

Oct. 22, 2011 - Saturday|5:00pm-
12:00am
Pre-Halloween Costume Bash

Admission: Free with Costume or $5
282 Durham Rd.
Dover, NH

Aug. 18, 2011 - Thursday|4:00pm-6:00pm

The Great Bay Music Festival

Admission: $75 - Includes 4 Nights of Camping
111 Bay View Rd.
Dover, NH
www.greatbaymusicfestival.org

Aug. 11, 2011 - Thursday|9:00pm-11:30pm

Pre-Party at The Great Bay Music Festival

Admission: Contact Us
111 Bay View Rd.
Dover, NH
www.greatbaymusicfestival.org

Mar. 26, 2011 - Saturday|8:00pm-12:00am

Rick's on Mill Pond

Admission: Free
92 Route 125
Kingston, NH
(603)642-5556
Rick's on Facebook

Mar. 25, 2011 - Friday|7:30pm-8:30pm

Blue Ocean Music Hall
Admission: $5
4 Oceanfront North
Salisbury, MA
(978)462-5888
www.blueoceanhall.com

Feb. 26, 2011 - Saturday|8:00pm-12:00am

Rick's on Mill Pond

Admission: Free
92 Route 125
Kingston, NH
(603)642-5556
Rick's on Facebook

Jan. 29, 2011 - Saturday|8:00pm-12:00am

Rick's on Mill Pond

Admission: Free
92 Route 125
Kingston, NH
(603)642-5556
Rick's on Facebook

Dec. 10, 2010 - Friday|8:30pm-12:00am

Jimmy's Sports Bar

Admission: Free
15 Mechanic Street
Dover, NH
(603)742-9818
www.facebook.com/myjimmys

Dec. 4, 2010 - Saturday|9:00pm-12:00am

Milly's Tavern
Admission: $10 (Discount w/ Student ID)
500 Commercial St.
Manchester, NH
(603)625-4444
www.millystavern.com

Nov. 27, 2010 - Saturday|8:00pm-12:00am

Rick's on Mill Pond
Admission: Free
92 Route 125
Kingston, NH
(603)642-5556
Rick's on Facebook

Oct. 30, 2010 - Saturday|7:00pm-11:00pm

Rick's on Mill Pond
Admission: Free
92 Route 125
Kingston, NH
(603)642-5556
Rick's on Facebook

Oct. 8, 2010 - Friday|9:00pm-
12:00am
Surf Side 5

Admission: Free
25 Broadway
Salisbury, MA
978-463-9222
www.surfside5.com

Every Sunday in Sept. 2010|4:00pm-8:00pm

Rick's on Mill Pond
Admission: Free
92 Route 125
Kingston, NH
(603)642-5556
Rick's on Facebook

Sept. 25, 2010 - Saturday|5:00pm
End of Summer Party
Kingston, NH
Private Party

Every Sunday in Aug. 2010|4:00pm-8:00pm

Rick's on Mill Pond
Admission: Free
92 Route 125
Kingston, NH
(603)642-5556
Rick's on Facebook

Aug. 14, 2010 - Saturday|3:30pm

Luau in Greenland
Private Party

July 11th, 18th, 25th 2010 - Sunday|4:00pm

Rick's on Mill Pond
Admission: Free
92 Route 125
Kingston, NH
(603)642-5556
Rick's on Facebook

July 1, 2010 - Thursday|7:00pm
-12:00am
The Station House
Admission: Free
11 4th St.
Dover, NH
(603)617-3606
www.myspace.com/stationhouserestaurant
Acoustic Lava

June 25, 2010 - Friday|7:00pm

Private Party
Rochester, NH

May 1, 2010 - Saturday|6:00pm-
12:00am
Interspecies Battle of the Bands
Admission: $10
Haverhill Elks Lodge
24 Summer St.
Haverhill, MA

Mar. 27, 2010 - Saturday|9:30pm

GA's Birthday Party
Private Event - Contact Us

Dec. 31, 2009 - Thursday|9:00pm
New Years Eve Surprise Party
Private Event - Contact Us

Dec. 12, 2009 - Saturday|9:00pm-12:00am
Shooters Sports Pub
Admission: $5
10 Columbus Ave.
Exeter, NH
(603)772-3856
www.shooterssportspub.com

Oct. 31, 2009 - Saturday|9:30pm-12:00am
Halloween in the Woods
Boom Lava Performs with Bite the Face
Semi-Private Party - Contact Us

Aug. 1, 2009 - Saturday|7:00pm
75th at Bob's
Dover, NH
Semi-Private Party - Contact Us

July 24, 2009 - Friday|7:00pm-12:00am
Odell Park Music Series
Admission: Free
124 Memorial St.
Franklin, NH

July 22, 2009 - Wednesday|9:00pm-12:00am
Biddy Mulligan's Irish Pub
Admission: Free
1 Washington St.
Dover, NH
(603)749-1100

Mar. 18, 2009 - Wednesday|9:00pm-12:00am
Biddy Mulligan's Irish Pub
Admission: Free
1 Washington St.
Dover, NH
(603)749-1100

Feb. 4, 2009 - Wednesday 9:00pm-12:00am
Biddy Mulligan's Irish Pub
Admission: Free
1 Washington St.
Dover, NH
(603)749-1100

Dec. 17, 2008 - Wednesday|8:30pm-12:00am
Biddy Mulligan's Irish Pub
Admission: Free
1 Washington St.
Dover, NH
(603)749-1100

Oct. 27, 2007 - Saturday|7:00pm
Hayley's Halloween Bash
Auburn, NH
Semi-Private Party - Contact Us







Boom Lava's Sound System

Boom Lava has a complete professional sound system that provides each venue who hosts them with over 1900 Watts of pure unadulterated volume.  They use only high quality power modules and accessories, thus ensuring an eminent sound at each venue.



Boom Lava's Light Show

Boom Lava has an array of high quality Chauvet Par 38 LED Stage Lights, which provides their audiences with a professional display of visual entertainment. They have also created a homegrown lightshow made up of lasers and lava lights.



Boom Lava's Practice Space

Boom Lava maintains a regimented practice routine at their recording studio.  They record most of their rehearsals where samples can be heard  on this website.



Guitar(s)

Nils Crusberg uses a unique 1982 Gibson Les Paul Studio guitar with a reissue Fender Deluxe amplifier that has been modified with improved tone and volume controls.  The Willie Nelson wear hole was made from Nils' real life blood, sweat, and tears.  Below that is Nils' Fender Hot Rod Deville with Red Groove Tubes and other Mods along with his Mark DV Jazz 12 which he uses for gigs at smaller venues.  He also uses a selection of multi-effects pedals.  The Fender Mustang can be used in large stage settings and the Delta Lab is ideal for more cramped environments.

 

 

 

 



Alto Saxophone

Nils Crusberg has been playing the saxophone since 1997. He has devoted years of his life and countless hours to practicing his instrument, and as a reward for all that hard work and determination, he plays one of the finest instruments on the market.  His Yanagisawa instrument has been compared to the classic Selmer Mark IV with a modern edge.... perfect for the deep dark funk and reggae roots music that you hear when listening to Boom Lava!



Hawaii Ukulele

When it's time to bring the Aloha spirit to the party, ukulele is the instrument of choice (aside from an occasional special event where Nils breaks out some slack-key guitar).  The tattoo model Luna ukulele is his instrument of choice but even a borrowed instrument will work, just be careful when celebrating with the Pakalolo, that stuff is powerful!


Backup Gear
 It never hurts to have a few backup instruments, so here's a few axes that Nils has on hand just to make sure that things stay hot.

 



The Mega Pedalboard
One way that we lock into our original sounds is with the layered effects that can be found on the mega pedal board.  When it's time to really rock out, Nils has been known to use his unique "double" Tube Screamer combination (not pictured below) to really pump up the rock/reggae vibes.  Beware though, this one can be LOUD!

 


 Drum Kit
Our kit drummer adds to Boom Lava's light show with his glowing radioactive energy found in the form of high speed drum fills and an occasional practice session exploring the nuances of electronic percussion.



Bass Guitar
The Bassman keeps the subs rolling with an exclusive custom designed Ibanez GTX mixed with 4x12 Ampeg cabinet rated at 300+ watts.  His combo makes for the roots reggae tone that keeps the rhythm section pumped.  It also allows him to have full control of his dynamics and tone.



DJ Gear

Dubmaster Emceethree has been known to sit in with Boom Lava giving them an electric vibe that brings their hip-hop rhymes an added element of electric urbanism.  The contribution of a DJ element also adds to the dancehall reggae vibe that Boom Lava brings to any event.




Recording Gear

Boom Lava records all of their studio practice sessions on a Zoom HD16CD.  It is a basic digital recorder with 8 separate inputs.  They send those recordings to a computer for post-production edits.  All of the recordings on this page were created with no overdubs.  That means you are hearing examples of the band as they would sound at any formal event, live music venue, or party.  For individual composing and creative inspirations, the iPad has been an invaluable resource.

 



Live Venues

Boom Lava has performed at a variety of venues. They have hosted events on college campuses, at beachside bars, at formal events (weddings, graduation parties, etc.).  Boom Lava has brought their hot vibe to local luaus and outdoor festivals. Here's some shots for the scenes that have surrounded the band before/during/after their performances.





Past Bandmembers
Boom Lava has much love for all of those who have participated in keeping the reggae vibes going. Here's a list of most everyone who has been part of the project since 2006.

Pat Flynn - Guitarist
Erik Bydg - Drummer
Carl Johns - Vocalist
Bryan House - Keys and Trombone
Jill Robinson - Kit Drummer
Rob McClung - Guitarist
Dan Lapierre - Kit Drummer
Sarah Hill - Vocalist
Kyle Vicker - Guitarist
Art McConnell - Kit Drummer
Nat Morgan - Percussionist
Vanessa Healy - Vocalist
Geoff Bardon - Kit Drummer
Chris Avery - Guitarist
John Highstreet - Keys and Trombone
Ryan G. - Guitarist
Billie Crosbie - Kit Drummer
Dylan Collesidis - Guitarist
Jesse McKenzie - Percussionist
Jim Hockenhull - Guitarist
John Alphonse - Percussionist
Tyler Webber - Guitarist
Manuel Gutierrez - DJ
Greg Angus - Kit Drummer
Scott Kelly - Percussionist
Owen Jameson - Guitarist
Steve Copp - Kit Drummer
Jon Cross - Bassist
Mike Degan - Guitarist
Sean Cashman - Kit Drummer
Hannah Hendrix - Vocalist
Craig Whitney - Percussionist
Ron Forsythe - Kit Drummer
Laz Emery - Guitarist


Retired Songlist
It's important to keep things fresh, so Boom Lava has bumped some songs off the list to make room for new material.
The good thing is, the tunes can be easily brought back into the fold.
Just give us a shout and we'll make it happen!

April 29th, 1992 - Sublime
Big Bottoms - Spinal Tap
Cymande - Bra
Calbria - Enur
Chant a Psalm - Steel Pulse
Coming in from the Cold - Bob Marley
Down Under - Men at Work
Fire on the Horizon - Stick Figure
Fire on the Mountain - Grateful Dead
Flashlight - Parliament
Float On - Modest Mouse
Funky Cold Medina - Tone Loc
Goodbye - Alborosie
Harder they Come - Jimmy Cliff
Hey Ma - Cam Ron
Hot Like a Melting Pot - Dennis Brown
I Second that Emotion - Smokey Robinson
I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
Love Sponge - Buju Banton
Low Rider - War
Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield
No No No - Dawn Penn
No Sugar Tonight - The Guess Who
Paper Planes - MIA
Pressure Drop - Toots and the Maytals
So Much Trouble - Bob Marley
Trapped in a Box - No Doubt
One Love - Bob Marley
Sunday Morning - No Doubt



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