Pile your plate high and grab a drink from the cooler, it's time for
THE COOKOUT
featuring Fuzzlewhack
and the Vonbonken Siblings Octet
THE COOKOUT is an octet family band based out of Primal - Excalibur.
We specialize in an energetic, eclectic, and ever-expanding mix of music genres:
Jazz
Funk
Marching Band
City Pop
Folk
Blues
Bluegrass
Final Fantasy XI
& other video games
Come hungry...
FOR BRASS!!
Meet the Band:
Mangosteen
Steens
The youngest... but only by a few minutes!! She's first in line for the cheek meat.
Durian's twin.
Durian
Ans
They're not the youngest and they love reminding you. Puts hot sauce on everything.
Mangosteen's twin.
Lugharou
Lugh
Once lived a life as a skinny, gorilla-armed elf. Bulked up and got funnier (debatably). Couldn't find a clown nose so he settled for a moustache.
Puggleshrek
Pugg
Always has his nose in a good book. Writes music for the band and keeps records of all the covers the band plays.
Bubblepop
Pops
Loves the ocean as much as she loves showing off. If there's karaoke, she's there. Roped Finnegan into the madness (gladly).
Fuzzlewhack
Fuzz
Everyone's favorite gruncle. Will do anything for a good cup of coffee, "black as midnight on a moonless night".
Lizibean
Beans
Claims to be the oldest but certainly doesn't act like it. Cross her and she'll buy you a beer after beating you up.
Finnegan
Finn
"What's this guy doing here?" He's used to it by now. Bubblepop is his partner in crime. Sometimes dreams about watching himself in the third person. Weird, huh?
Upcoming Shows
The Cookout
Second Hand Embarrassment
Second Hand Embarrassment
September 20, 2024 @ The Foundry
Primal, Ultros, Mist, W20, P48Inspired by the small pubs and taverns across the United Kingdom, The Foundry aims to keep that small town feel while catering to large crowds by bringing them cold drinks, hot food, and live entertainment!9pm-10pm EST: Second Hand Embarassment
10pm-11pm EST: Atrus & Twinklet
11pm-12pm EST: Traveling StringsThe Foundry Carrd
The Foundry Discord
The Cookout
September 28, 2024 @ Aethercon RP Market
Crystal, Zalera, Mist, W18 @ Seagaze MarketsNew for AetherCon 2024: the Roleplay Market! A sprinkling of roleplay-focused venues, vendors, performers, and bards of all kinds!Beach Stage (Seagaze Markets)
6:00pm-6:30pm EST: The Cat's Pajamas
6:30pm-7:00pm EST: Helheim
7:00pm-7:30pm EST: The Cookout
7:30pm-8:00pm EST: Meryt Kha
8:00pm-8:30pm EST: Midnyght Morning
8:30pm-9:00pm EST: feeb
9:00pm-9:30pm EST: TBD
9:30pm-10:00pm EST: Mai Secret ValentineAetherCon 2024 Website
AetherCon 2024 Discord
The Cookout
September 27-29, 2024 (Aethercon)
The Cookout will be attending AetherCon with friends this year! Maybe there will be a pop-up show, maybe not... OooOoooOooOoOoh!Come check it out with us: AetherCon 2024
The Cookout
October 10, 2024 @ The Venue Whispers (18+)
Primal, Exodus, Mist, W3, P32Baby, It's Hot In Here! An occasional 18+ RP venue featuring bard bands and DJs.9pm-10pm EST: Noala Notes
10pm-11pm EST: The Cookout
11pm-12pm EST: TBD
Second Hand Embarrassment
October 17, 2024 @ The Lunatarium
Primal, Excalibur, Empyreum, W14, P30Goth Prom party! Wear your fave goth glam and jam to prom music!Run by our friends Juniper and Cinnabun Kawaii, the Lunatarium is an exclusive RP club for Bard & DJ Events, Private Parties, and Celebrations, and a place we call home!8pm-9pm EST: Toki's Toys
9pm-10pm EST: Lalametal
10pm-11pm EST: Second Hand EmbarrassmentThe Lunatarium Carrd
The Lunatarium Discord
The Cookout
October 18, 2024 @ Halloween Town
Dynamis, Rafflesia, Goblet, W11 @ Brimming HeartShinjuku District presents...
HALLOWEEN TOWN Haunted Boardwalk Party & Experience! October 18th & 19th
An outdoor event encompassing multiple surrounding yards decorated to the theme of haunted houses and graveyards with multiple stages for bards, DJs, and a variety of live entertainment!Friday, October 18th
6pm-7pm EST: The Cookout
7pm-8pm EST: The Miqotones
8pm-9pm EST: Meownstrels
9pm-10pm EST: Toki's Toys
10pm-11pm EST: Jelly Beans
11pm-12pm EST: StrykerSaturday, October 19th
(also featuring X-Troupe!)
7pm-8pm EST: TBD
8pm-9pm EST: Bard Metal
9pm-10pm EST: Meowsfits
10pm-11pm EST: Mai Secret Valentine
11pm-12pm EST: Midnyght MorningShinjuku District Discord
The Cookout
October 27, 2024 @ TBD
Address to come...Oktoberfest! More information and more bands to come...9pm-10pm EST: The Cookout
The Cookout
October 30, 2024 @ The Book Club
Primal, Excalibur, Mist, W3, P2A Halloween hullabaloo at Excalibur's friendlist free company, The Book Club! Hosted by FC leader Urban Dictionary and Mai Mizuhara (of Mai Secret Valentine & Second Hand Embarassment), join us for an evening of thrills, chills, and Scooby-Doo antics!8:00p-8:30p EST: The DeJEANerates
8:30p-9:00p EST: The Cookout
9:00p-9:30p EST: Meowsfits
9:30p-10:00p EST: Mai Secret Valentine
10:00p-11:00p EST: Stryker
Second Hand Embarrassment
November 6, 2024 @ The Grimlins' Lair
Primal, Exodus, Empyreum, W6, P56A cozy and welcoming spot, run by Eorzea's Cutest Cat Couple, Sedira and Ulaf Grimhildr! Come for the tunes, stay for the family!8pm-9pm EST: Second Hand Embarrassment
9pm-10pm EST: TBD
10pm-11pm EST: TBDThe Grimlins' Lair Carrd
The Grimlins' Lair Discord
The Cookout
November 13, 2024 @ The Grimlins' Lair
Primal, Exodus, Empyreum, W6, P56A cozy and welcoming spot, run by Eorzea's Cutest Cat Couple, Sedira and Ulaf Grimhildr! Come for the tunes, stay for the family!8pm-9pm EST: The Cookout
9pm-10pm EST: TBD
10pm-11pm EST: TBDThe Grimlins' Lair Carrd
The Grimlins' Lair Discord
The Cookout
November 21, 2024 @ The Lunatarium
Primal, Excalibur, Empyreum, W14, P30Thrift Shop Party! Wear your best dungeon-thrifted glam!Run by our friends Juniper and Cinnabun Kawaii, the Lunatarium is an exclusive RP club for Bard & DJ Events, Private Parties, and Celebrations, and a place we call home!8pm-9pm EST: Mai Secret Valentine
9pm-10pm EST: The Cookout
10pm-11pm EST: Midnyght MorningThe Lunatarium Carrd
The Lunatarium Discord
The Cookout
December 19, 2024 @ The Lunatarium
Primal, Excalibur, Empyreum, W14, P30Holiday Party! Let's celebrate the solstice and all other holidays this month. Rumor has it that Santa will pay a visit with prizes...Run by our friends Juniper and Cinnabun Kawaii, the Lunatarium is an exclusive RP club for Bard & DJ Events, Private Parties, and Celebrations, and a place we call home!7pm-8pm EST: TBD
8pm-9pm EST: TBD
9pm-10pm EST: Toki's Toys
10pm-11pm EST: The CookoutThe Lunatarium Carrd
The Lunatarium Discord
Past Cookout Shows
| Date | Venue | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 2024 | Mellow Mondays | Crystal - Coeurl Gridania (x11 y11) |
| Aug 28 2024 | The Grimlins' Lair | Primal - Exodus Empyreum w6 p56 |
| Aug 25 2024 | Sodalicious | Primal - Exodus Mist w17 p14 |
| Aug 23 2024 | The Foundry | Primal - Ultros Mist w20 p48 |
| Aug 18 2024 | Sodalicious | Primal - Exodus Mist w17 p14 |
| Aug 9 2024 | A Hawaiian Luau (Beach Parties and Venues Rentals) | Primal - Exodus Mist w25 p11 |
| Jun 6 2024 | The Foundry | Primal - Ultros Mist w20 p48 |
Stock Venue Descriptions
Second Hand Embarrassment
@ Venue
@ The Foundry
Primal, Ultros, Mist, W20, P48Inspired by the small pubs and taverns across the United Kingdom, The Foundry aims to keep that small town feel while catering to large crowds by bringing them cold drinks, hot food, and live entertainment!9pm-10pm EST: TBD
10pm-11pm EST: TBD
11pm-12pm EST: TBDThe Foundry Carrd
The Foundry Discord
@ The Grimlins' Lair
Primal, Exodus, Empyreum, W6, P56A cozy and welcoming spot, run by Eorzea's Cutest Cat Couple, Sedira and Ulaf Grimhildr! Come for the tunes, stay for the family!8pm-9pm EST: TBD
9pm-10pm EST: TBD
10pm-11pm EST: TBDThe Grimlins' Lair Carrd
The Grimlins' Lair Discord
@ Sodalicious
Primal, Exodus, Mist, W17, P14An LGBT+ friendly, SFW bard and band establishment providing family-friendly services, serving you freshly fizzed sodas and fresh out the oven desserts.7pm-8pm EST: TBD
8pm-9pm EST: TBD
9pm-10pm EST: TBDSodalicious Carrd
Sodalicious Discord
@ The Lunatarium
Primal, Excalibur, Empyreum, W14, P30Run by our friends Juniper and Cinnabun Kawaii, the Lunatarium is an exclusive RP club for Bard & DJ Events, Private Parties, and Celebrations, and a place we call home!8pm-9pm EST: TBD
9pm-10pm EST: TBD
10pm-11pm EST: TBDThe Lunatarium Carrd
The Lunatarium Discord
@ Mellow Mondays
Crystal, Coeurl, Gridania AetheryteThe Drama Club presents: Mellow Mondays! Open mic sessions every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Two songs or up to 10 minutes per round, sign-ups begin at 7:30pm EST and end at 9:30pm EST. Check The Drama Club's Carrd and Discord for more information!8pm-11pm EST: Round RobinThe Drama Club Carrd
The Drama Club Discord
Contact info
Discord DMs: fuzzlewhack
Discord: Meracydia Entertainment
Discord: Mai Secret Valentine/Second Hand Embarrassment (we're buddies)
In-Game: Fuzzlewhack Vonbonken@Excalibur
E-mail: [email protected]
Song Lists
Cookout: Special Recipes™️ noted below and highlighted in purple. Check back for more good eats!
Octet
| Artist | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Baccano! | Guns and Roses | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Barry Manilow | Copacabana | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Chappell Roan | Good Luck, Babe! | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Cowboy Bebop | Time to Know ~ Be Waltz | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Cowboy Bebop | Too Good Too Bad | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Cowboy Bebop | What Planet Is This?! | Cookout Special Recipe 1 & 2 |
| Final Fantasy XI | Kazham | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Flock of Seagulls | Space Age Love Song | Cookout Special Recipe |
| George Michael | Careless Whisper | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Happy Birthday | Happy Birthday (Jazzy) | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Harvey Danger | Flagpole Sitta | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Hey Arnold! | Opening Theme - Sax Quintet | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Hypnotic Brass Ensemble | Flipside | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Hypnotic Brass Ensemble | Gibbous | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Jamiroquai | Canned Heat | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Jamiroquai | Virtual Insanity | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Kamasi Washington | Street Fighter Mas | Cookout Special Recipe 1, 2, 3 & 4 |
| KK Slider | KK Sparkle (Hazure02) | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Laufey | From the Start | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Lil Nas X | MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Lupin III | Main Theme '78 | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Masayoshi Takanaka | Brasilian Skies | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Mongo Santamaria | Afro Blue | Cookout Special Recipe |
| No BS! Brass | 3am Bounce | Cookout Special Recipe 1&2 |
| No BS! Brass | RVA All Day | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Plants vs. Zombies / Ruscel Torres | Graze the Roof (Big Band Jazz Arrangement) | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Pyre | In The Flame | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Ryo Fukui | Early Summer | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Save Ferris | Come on Eileen | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Sonic 3 | Hydrocity Zone (Act 1 & 2) | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 3 | A Life Sent On | Cookout Special Recipe |
Quartet
| Artist | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Bebop | Sax Quartet | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Happy Birthday | Happy Birthday (Piano, Flute, Cello) | Cookout Special Recipe |
| Harvey Danger | Flagpole Sitta | Cookout Special Recipe |
Trio
| Artist | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| WIP |
Duet
| Artist | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| WIP |
Friends & Affiliates
Bards & Bands
Meracydia Entertainment
Second Hand Embarassment
Mai Secret Valentine
Kawaii Sisters
Venues
Lunatarium
Primal | Excalibur
Empyreum | W14 | P30
An exclusive RP club for
Bard & DJ Events, Private Parties, and Celebrations
The Foundry
Primal | Ultros
Mist | W20 | P48
Inspired by the small pubs and taverns across the United Kingdom, The Foundry aims to keep that small town feel while catering to large crowds by bringing them cold drinks, hot food, and live entertainment!
Octet
| Artist | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bruno Mars | Versace on the Floor | CLynn Musicworks & Dani Trejo |
| Castlevania Aria of Sorrow | Don't Wait Until Night / Heart of Fire | Kyo Martic |
| Castlevania Order of Eccelsia | Ebony Wings | Kyo Martic |
| Castlevania Order of Eccelsia | Jaws of a Scorched Earth | Kyo Martic (Fuzz Edit) |
| Castlevania Order of Eccelsia | Sorrow's Distortion | Kyo Martic |
| Castlevania Order of Eccelsia | Tower of Dolls | Kyo Martic |
| Castlevania Order of Eccelsia | Wandering the Crystal Blue | Kyo Martic |
| Castlevania Order of Shadows | Daring Assault | Kyo Martic |
| Castlevania Rondo of Blood | Bloodlines | Kyo Martic |
| Charles Mingus | Moanin' | Naus Town Orchestra |
| Cowboy Bebop / The Seatbelts | Ask DNA | Mini Musician |
| Cowboy Bebop / The Seatbelts | Gotta Knock A Little Harder | Mini Musician |
| Cowboy Bebop / The Seatbelts | The Real Folk Blues | Mini Musician |
| Cowboy Bebop / The Seatbelts | Tank! | Mini Musician |
| Cowboy Bebop / The Seatbelts | Too Good Too Bad | Mini Musician |
| Dave Brubeck | Take Five | Naus Town Orchestra |
| Dead South | In Hell I'll Be In Good Company | Denmo |
| Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 | Opening Theme English Version | Kyo Martic |
| Earth Wind & Fire | Let's Groove | Jax |
| Earth Wind & Fire | September | Mini Musician |
| Felix Mendelssohn | Wedding March | CLynn Musicworks |
| Final Fantasy 4 Heroes of Light | Trading City Vulpes | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Altepa Desert | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Bustle of the Capital | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Currents of Time | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Eastward Bound | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Federation of Windurst | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Grand Duchy of Jeuno | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Grav'iton | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Kazham | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Rabao | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Rolanberry Fields | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Ronfaure | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Ru'lude Gardens | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Selbina | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Sauromugue Champaign | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Voyager | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Xarcabard | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 11 / PlayOnline | Solid Wax | Kyo Martic |
| Final Fantasy 14 | Neath Dark Waters (Fusion Jazz) | CLynn Musicworks |
| FLCL / The Pillows | Little Busters | Kyo Martic |
| FLCL / The Pillows | Ride on Shooting Star | Kino Geno |
| Fullmetal Alchemist / Asian Kung-Fu Generation | Rewrite | Kyo Martic |
| Fullmetal Alchemist / L'Arc-en-Ciel | READY STEADY GO | Kyo Martic |
| Fullmetal Alchemist / Nana Kitade | Kesenai Tsumi | Kyo Martic |
| George Michael | Careless Whisper | Moogle Troupe |
| Ghibli / Joe Hisaishi | Porco Rosso - The Bygone Days | Mini Musician |
| Ghibli / Joe Hisaishi | Princess Mononoke - The Legend of Ashitaka | SnowTheBard |
| Grandia | Main Theme | CLynn Musicworks & Dani Trejo |
| Henry Mancini | Pink Panther Theme | Mini Musician |
| Herbie Hancock | Chameleon | Naus Town Orchestra |
| inabakumori feat. Kaai Yuki | Lagtrain | Aragi Shota |
| Kim Possible | Kim Possible Theme Song | Sphyrna |
| Kirby Right Back At Ya! | Opening Theme | Kyo Martic |
| Kobo Kanaeru | HELP!! | Penny Riven |
| Legend of Zelda | Ocarina of Time Medley | Naus Town Orchestra |
| Lil Nas X | Montero (Call Me By Your Name) | Kino Geno |
| Mamiya Takako | Midnight Joke | Mini Musician |
| Michael Bublé | Feelin' Good | Mini Musician |
| Michael Jackson | Thriller | Mini Musician |
| Michael Sembello | Maniac | Jadeception |
| Miki Matsubara | Stay With Me | Mini Musician |
| Nena | 99 Luftballons | Jadeception |
| Nintendo | Nintendo Medley (65 songs HOLY MOLY) | Naus Town Orchestra |
| Nintendogs | Bath Time | Kyo Martic |
| Persona 4 Dancing All Night | Dance! | Kyo Martic |
| Pizza Tower | YeeHaw DeliveryBoy | Kyo Martic |
| Pokemon | Gotta Catch 'Em All Theme Song | Sphyrna |
| Pokemon Colosseum | Pyrite Town | Kyo Martic |
| Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald | Ever Grande City | Kyo Martic |
| Rick Astley | Never Gonna Give You Up | Mini Musician |
| Silk Sonics | Leave The Door Open | Mini Musician |
| Souta feat. Kaai Yuki | Ikanaide (Don't Go) | Aragi Shota |
| Tatsuro Yamashita | Someday | Mini Musician |
| Wild Arms | Town Theme | Kyo Martic |
| Yu Yu Hakusho | Hohoemi no Bakudan / Smile Bomb | Elio |
Quartet
| Artist | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Castlevania Symphony of the Night | Wood Carving Partita | Eltana Qalaba'r |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Sarutabaruta | Elated Moogle'maestro |
| Final Fantasy 11 | Tavnazian Safehold | Kyo Martic |
| Soundgarden | Black Hole Sun (String Quartet Version) | Spiral Tap |
| Village People | YMCA | SnowTheBard |
Duet
| Artist | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hades | Good Riddance | Klaus Lightbane |
| Omori | World's End Valentine | ??? (Researching) |
| Tetris | Tetris Theme Song (Jazz Ragtime Arrangement) | Faie Faie |
| Date | Time (EST) | Venue | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 2024 | 9pm-10pm | Sodalicious | Primal Exodus Mist w17 p14 |
| Aug 23 2024 | 9pm-10pm | The Foundry | Primal Ultros Mist w20 p48 |
| Oct 30 2024 | TBD | The Book Club Halloween | Primal Excalibur Mist w3 p2 |