Moonlight Magic

guitar: Jaime Paul Lamb
bass guitar: Ruth Wilson
keyboards: Andrew Jemsek
drums: John Gilleland
hand percussion: Barton Applewhite "Moonlight Magic is a Phoenix-based lounge combo playing instrumental '60s-style exotica, bossa nova, samba and lounge music. And if you follow local music, you'll probably recognize some of the players: Jaime Paul Lamb (guitar), Andrew Jemsek (organ and accordion), Ruth Wilson (bass) and Eddy Detroit (drums and percussion). [and don't forget the amazing Steve Asetta on tenor saxophone and percussion - who joined us after the release of the article this quote is taken from - ed.] Still not sold? Check out their "Artists we like" on Facebook: Martin Denny, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Burt Bacharach, Luis Bonfa, Les Baxter, etc." Ed Masley, AZ Central/Arizona Republic

"It's rare when an instrumental ensemble can stand on its own with out being
relegated to “background music”, and even more unusual that a band can define its own
genre. There is no prior “lounge exotica” with the originality and mystique of
MOONLIGHT MAGIC. These are experienced, informed musicians; hence the clever
structure of their music alerts your ears to pay attention and go into “listening mode”—
no “background” here. With surf-like themes drifting in and out of their live set, there is a
musical atmosphere that is both reminiscent of the exotic 60’s and as relevant as NOW. MOONLIGHT MAGIC brings “lounge exotica” that is not “Background” Music; but
more like a BACKDROP for the evening before you. It will be FAR OUT!"

Jeremie “bacpac” Franko has been writing, producing or hosting
radio in New York and Arizona since 2000, and listens to all genres
of music. She is currently the On-Air Host of Rockabilly Worldwide
Mashup, featuring the global interpretation of American Roots
music.