Boogie T.RIO

Boogie T.RIO is not just another musical ensemble; they embody a fervor that is palpable from their very first note. With Brock Thornton, known widely as Boogie T, leading the charge on guitar and vocals, the group layers a unique concoction of blues, funk, reggae, and dubstep over a bed of dub-heavy bass, often dubbed “western soul” for the modern listener. Add in keyboardist Andrew “Yano” Yanovski and drummer Frank “P-Nut” Castro, and you have a trio that brings energy and heart to the electronic-jam band scene.
Their 2018 debut, the Three’s Company EP, acted like a spark, igniting their presence on the festival circuit. They found themselves entrenched in beloved events like Electric Forest, Bonnaroo, and Red Rocks, where they somehow manage to unite bass enthusiasts and jam band followers in a single euphoric moment. It seems a paradox to think a band capable of this harmony began with just one genre.
As they gear up for 2024–2025 releases, including the Reservoir Dogs EP under Thornton’s Drama Club Recordings, the anticipation is tempered with doubt. Will they maintain the raw, improvised energy that sets them apart from traditional DJ sets? Or will they succumb to the pressures of expectation? The fine line they walk reflects their conscious effort to capture the chaotic live essence while appealing to their eclectic fanbase.
In a world that often feels disconnected, Boogie T.RIO reminds us of the thrill found in spontaneity. As they plunge into new musical territories, their evolution remains a quest, touched with a sense of hesitation that only comes from those who truly understand the weight of performance.