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BYOBlast 2:590:00/2:59
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Mind Your Step 3:280:00/3:28
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Untitled 3:450:00/3:45
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Accidentally Agogic 3:380:00/3:38
About
BYOBrass is a collective of musicians and educators from throughout the state of Iowa. Founded in 2017 by a group of friends and students at the University of Northern Iowa, the band quickly gained a following in the Cedar Falls area, and has since toured throughout the state of Iowa and the Midwest.
BYOBrass draws inspiration from all across the musical spectrum, including House, Indie Rock, Hip Hop, New Orleans Frontline, Jazz, and many more. Their high-energy live shows and eclectic mix of influences and styles are sure to please audiences of all ages!
The Band
Dan Benson
Tuba / guitar / manager
Our founder and acting manager since 2017, Dan has been with the band since the very beginning. Dan graduated from UNI in 2018 and currently resides in Norwalk with his wife, Leah, and their two cats. In addition to playing sousaphone, guitar, & bass in the band, Dan enjoys writing a lot of our music, playing video games, watching movies on the couch with his wife, and the occasional tub of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
Kyler Boss
drums
Kyler is a performer and educator in the Des Moines metro. Since graduating from University of Northern Iowa in 2019, he has started a private lessons studio and continues to build a strong network of collaborators. Having joined the band as the primary drummer in 2022, Kyler helps to write and produce the music for BYOBrass. In his free time, he spends time with his dog, composes music, works out, and watches movies that make him cry. You can find Kyler's music on all streaming platforms.
Matt Dutton
Low brass / publicity manager
Matt joined the group in 2022 and quickly showed off his versatility, playing trombone, sousaphone, and sometimes even euphonium, as well as providing arrangements for the band. Originally from Davenport, IA, he graduated from UNI in 2017 and now lives in Des Moines. Aside from BYOBrass, Matt directs the Show Choir Pit at Davenport North High School, and spends most of his free time with his dog, Taz.
Gerardo Gomez
Saxophones
Gerardo is currently the Director of Bands at Anamosa High School, where he's been since 2021. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2021 with a degree in Music Education/Jazz Studies. During his time at Anamosa, the Blue Raider Marching Band has experienced massive success, including their first Division 1 rating in 22 years as well as several Caption Awards at IHSMA State Contest. Additionally, AHS Jazz I placed Top 8 at the Iowa Jazz Championships after a 29 year absence. Gerardo been a member of BYOBrass since the band's inception in 2017. He loves to perform with the band because it's fun as hell - his only hope is that you find the show equally as fun and entertaining. In his free time, Gerardo likes to add to his whiskey collection and hike/travel with his partner, Sarah.
Collin Krukow
trombone
Collin is from Marshalltown, IA, and has been playing Trombone with the band for a long time, but made his member status “official” in the Winter of 2022.
Colton Kurtz
Baritone Saxophone / guitar / sales manager
Colton is the band's original bari sax player from way back in 2017. Now, he also plays guitar and is in charge of Merchandise & Sales. Originally from Washington, IA, Colton attended the University of Northern Iowa from 2016-19 for saxophone performance, and somehow became an automotive technician at Bill Colwell Ford in Hudson, IA. He now resides in Waterloo, IA with his wife, Abbey, and two dogs, Jack and Pepper. When not having a BYOBlast with the band, he enjoys going on coffee dates with his wife, wrenching on his own project cars, and having a beer or glass of bourbon with his friends.