Sunsets Over Flowers

Muun Bato, formed in 2018 by Joe Werner, and Timothy Sean Ritter, includes current and former members of; First Communion Afterparty, Seafarer, Driftwood Pyre, & more. Their self-titled, debut LP was released October of 2019. Produced by Vince Caro and mastered by the late, great
Ed Ackerson of Flowers Studio. In 2020 they were voted one of the best new bands by First Avenue and voted Best Rock Band
band by City Pages.
“Paraphonic Vapors”, the band’s second album, was released on October 1st, 2021 via Little Cloud Records (Portland, OR) & Cardinal Fuzz (UK). Since then Muun Bato has played shows with such bands as The Dandy Warhols, Eyelids, Triptides, and Festivals such as Milwaukee Psychfest. In 2023 Muun Bato added drummer Craig Grossman, and Patrick Lawrence on guitar and keys. Then in 2025, Bill Bruss joined the group the lend his talents on keys and rhythm guitar. The band is currently working hard on recording, and self producing their third album.
From the depths of the basement – the Rodriguez brothers mesh styles and sound waves into something new yet familiar. Existing in this life with twinkly eyes. sunsets over flowers – happy sad.