the Prophets Biography

While constantly performing live every chance they get, the PROPHETS have recently painstakingly completed their new album entitled "ROADHOUSE PARTY" now going for a run at college/community radio and press.

In the vast PROPHETS library of songs, anything is possible. Whether it’s raising eyebrows with their superbly crafted originals, exploding the hits of Stevie Wonder into the ultimate groove tune, or funkin’ up a Stevie Ray Vaughn blues jam, The PROPHETS do it all... and do it with a blues style all their own, and a funk back beat that will make you stand up and move your feet.

Veteran musicians who have long since paid their dues in the NYC club circuit and beyond, the members of the Prophets have been in numerous bands with national releases. Early on Kimon (pronounced key-mon) survived a long stint as guitarist and co-writer with an over-the-top, edgy NYC garage band called The Wilsons, later joining Hoboken NJ favorites Fear of Falling as guitarist. There gaining much experience in making albums and performing via touring in Europe and the U.S. He went on to form the group Psonica, signing with the now defunct Navarre Entertainment. They released their national debut effort, but disbanded soon after due to internal disagreements, at which point, Kimon went on in the following five years to release 4 critically acclaimed solo albums, methodically cultivating his own brand of protest rock.

Touring around as Kimon & the Prophets with various members, in February of 2008 Kimon was joined by long time friend and musical conspirator Marc Gambino on bass and vocals, to begin the creation of a solid band lineup. Marc enjoyed much European success as a member of the rock band Concrete Jungle and later a six year stint with Asbury Park favorites Maybe Pete. Quickly developing their own melodic blend of blues, funk, 70’s rock, and hip-hop, they were joined by Mike Fossa (of Todd Wolfe Band) on Piano / Organ, and Lou Corio on drums, charting a musical homecoming back to their roots.

A true working class rock band, the members of Kimon & the PROPHETS have a long history of performances from up and down the I95 corridor from MA to TX, and as far as England and Germany, and as this lineup, from venerable original music clubs The Bitter End and Arlene’s Grocery in NYC, Maxwell’s and The Stone Pony in NJ, The Trocadero Balcony and Grape St. Pub in Philly... to local cover music joints like the Whiskey Bar and Texas Arizona in Hoboken, Kroghs in Sparta, and Crossroads in Garwood, New Jersey. They have performed live on radio stations including WDBK, WPSC; they’ve shared the bill with stars like Gavin DeGraw, Alana Davis and Mark Copley.