Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band

Elmore Magazine review

I was always a fan of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and owned most of his recorded material. Most importantly, I got to witness Screamin’ Jay Hawkins later in his career in New York City

The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins show took place at the Bowery Electric, not far from where I got to see Screamin’Jay himself. The band is led by Mike Armando, who played guitar for Hawkins in the ’70s .
More than just the music, this is a show. Screamin’ Jay would be carried on stage in a coffin, and his stage props included a toilet. Many bands where influenced by this, including Alice Copper and Screaming Lord.
The part of Screaming is played by Shakur Brumfield who has the vocals and the movements down .They cover all the Screamin’ Jay classic songs, from “Alligator Wine ,” “Wanna Know,” “Constipation Blues” (guess where the toilet comes in!), “Yellow Coat” and of course the song everybody was waiting for, “I Put a Spell on You.”
From somebody who got to see Screamin’ Jay Hawkins himself, The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band is practically the real thing, and a must to witness.
The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band is doing their part in Saving American Music.
—Arnie Goodman

When you think of a record store you never think of it as a concert performance hall. Randy Now's Man Cave is a rare find. Located at 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, N.J. The Man Cave is a pop culture store, a vinyl record store, a CD & DVD shop, with sodas, Charles Chips, candy, gum and toys. All of the above and much much more.
"Awesome store for hard to find music and a very knowledgeable owner. Also has unique and interesting items. Charles chips in the original stay fresh tins… best chips ever. Fun sodas and candy. The best part are the performers Randy brings in." – Yelp Reviewer People come from all over not just to buy records but to see great musical performances like Melanie, Midge Ure and the list goes on and on. On Sunday, October 24,2021 at 6:00 pm the Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band will be in town to perform at Randy Now's Man Cave once again. The band is very excited to be performing at this unique venue."This should be very exciting for us," says Mike Armando who was the guitarist back in the 70's for Screamin' Jay Hawkins. "It is so great having people like Randy who keeps the music a live. This is what it's all about the music."Mike is also very excited about the new book release which just came out by author Steve Bergsman entitled I Put A Spell On You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Mike was interviewed by Steve about his crazy days playing with Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band. This new book also contains memories from other musical artists, family and friends of Screamin' Jay Hawkins. The book is getting some great reviews. I asked Mike how did the Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band get started. Mike said, "When the book was being written I was saying to myself: 'people not only will love to read this book but why not have them see and hear what Screamin' Jay Hawkins music was all about and see for themselves the crazy shock rock performances he did.'"The Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band performs live shows taking you back in time to the music of Screamin' Jay Hawkins. This project is comprised of extremely talented and seasoned musicians. This project creates a time machine to one of Rock'n'Roll's wild men. A show you will surly remember for many years to come.Mike said finding the right person to portray Hawkins was very hard until he met the talented singer/actor Shakar "TheRealShakar"Brumfield. When people hear him sing they will know what I mean. He is a great person and singer. The rest of the band is Tony Michaels on sax, Andrew Golba on bass, Michael Fox on drums and myself Mike Armando on guitar. Click here for more information on Randy Now's Man Cave & the Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band Concert tickets which are very limited.