Welcome to AthCastMusic. The Music of Athens, GA Now and Then.
My name is Marlene Sokol Stewart and this is my Podcast.
Today's guests are members of a fairly new band called Yumbo Tron.
We have accomplished Athens musicians with us today Phil Kohnen is a member of Bichos Vivos, Klezmer Local 42, The Donor Party and one L. Along with Phil, some of the members of Yumbo Tron are here to talk about this new project; how it came to fruition, what they hope to do after a year of being together, and what the future looks like.
YUMBO TRON MEMBERS ARE:
Gregory Sanders (Pylon Reenactment Society (PRS) Percussionist
Philip Kohnen (Bicho’s Vivos, Klezmer local 42) lead electric guitar.
Brent Hedrick: (Bongo’s and Percussion):
(Not present on Podcast)
DAVID SPIVEY (Bass Guitar)
(Not present on Podcast)
Sarah Zúñiga (vocals and Percussionist)
Adriana Thomas : (Percussion, Vocalist)
(Not present on Podcast)
Michael Merva: (Rhythm Guitar):
Oliver Domingo: (steps in on Keyboard)
Be sure to listen to this funny, loving and very passionate conversation with Philip, Gregory Sara and Brent to the end to hear their song "Carñitas."
Warning: Yumbo Tron May Cause Spontaneous Dancing” wherever you are!
Here is my conversation with some of the members of Yumbo Tron.
AthCastMusic (©): The Music of Athens Georgia, Now and Then
SEASON: 5 EPISODE: 52
LENGTH: 55:30
PUBLISHED: Friday. Feb 6, 2026
UPDATED BI - WEEKLY ON THURSDAYS (and some Fridays)
ENGINEER: KAYLA DOVER
MUSIC BUSINESS SCHOOL INTERN: RAYLA ACKLEH
RECORDED AT TWEED RECORDING AUDIO PRODUCTION SCHOOL
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PHOTOS BY: MARLENE SOKOL STEWART
PRODUCER: MARLENE SOKOL STEWART
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YUMBO TRON INFO:
IG: @yumbotrocumbia
FB: https://www.facebook.com/p/YumboTron-Cumbia-61570850451514/
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