Magic Tramps

The Magic Tramps started playing at the Mercer Arts Center in 1972 fronted by Warhol superstar Eric Emerson.

The Magic Tramps have had various line-ups over the years; however Sesu Coleman (drums) and Lary Chaplan (violin) were two of the main architects of the group who have carried on the group name, tradition, and direction through the years.

Joey Kelly originally met Sesu Coleman in 2011 while putting together personnel for Billy Rath’s Street Pirates. Unfortunately Joey and Sesu did not end up playing together in the Pirates; fate had charted a different course for the two of them.

Original Magic Tramps members Sesu Coleman and Lary Chaplan were invited to play The Max’s Kansas City 50th Anniversary Reunion at The Bowery Electric Nightclub in New York City. Eric Emerson and Youngblood had long passed but the music still needed to be heard. That’s when Sesu reached out to Joey to discuss putting together a rhythm section that would fit the band’s vibe, history, and musical taste. Joey reached out to guitarist friend Joe Sztabnik of New York Junk and bassist Angello Olivieri who was already playing in Joey Kelly All-Stars and the rest was musical history.

The Max’s Kansas City 50th Anniversary Reunion brought so much attention to The New Magic Tramps that Whiplash Records offered the band a DVD/CD package for immediate release, allowing the magical, high-energy show to be seen and heard all over the world.

“The new Magic Tramps are tremendous. Honest to goodness, worth-listening-to music. Flash-hi-heeled and pretty. Talented lyrics say something. Far above average, lively show should be seen, heard, and enjoyed.” — Rock Magazine, NY

“Nothing has turned us on like the Magic Tramps. They look pretty and sound really fine. Worth seeing again.” — Swank Magazine, NY

“Fantastic – really a good, tight band.” — Rogue Magazine, NY

“Among New York City’s best rock & roll bands, Magic Tramps. — Tambourine, NY

“What rock is all about, Magic Tramps.” — Morning Call, PA.

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