Black Bear Combo plays the music of the Black Bear Combo and a few covers- it was formed in 2001 by Doug who was formerly drumming and smashing things in noise bands. In winter 99 while wandering with wet feet in central europe the melodies soaked in and forced him to learn the clarinet. Since then he has been ably accompanied by Dersu on drums and a rotating cast of fine musicians. Current lineup includes Rob on tuba and Gerald on trumpet. In 2005 the band became fully mobile after playing Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans- since then they have played for wedding, funeral, party, festival, and rock club audiences in Chicago, New York, Boston and points between. They have self-released six cds with more on the way.