DUB is a style of reggae that originated in the studios of Jamaica in the early mid and late seventies. The producers like Mad Professor, King Tubby, Scientist and Lee "scratch" Perry would take a song or a "rhythm" and remix it into several different "versions".
We in the Dub Championz make this music live on stage right before your eyes. The foundation of this music is the drums and bass. Bassist, Lennox Holness lays down very solid crucial grooves imported from Jamaica. Lennox has had an extensive career with groups all over the world. On the drumz is Davee C who's tireless daily schedule of performing both locally and abroad has included stints with Eek-A-Mouse, Phat Sidy Smokehouse, Selassie I Soldier and years on the road with reggae legend, pioneer and musical wizard Clinton Fearon. Jason Cameron on guitar whose past stints with reggae heavies Ipso Facto which included a special performance at the world famous Apollo Theater really puts a twist on the rhythms with both his playing and his unique vocal style. New to the group is saxophonist Big Talk Jon Ryser bringing in the dubbed-out alto and baritone saxophones. Big Talk spent years on the road with Phat Sidy Smokehouse, made records with the Ganja Farmers, and too many artists to list here,. He currently performs regularly with Marmalade. JC Bogle has joined us as keyboardist. JC understands the true elements of dub. He drops a delay hit just when you need it.
The Dub Championz have been known to feature some guests to our family such as Pete Dub who's attention to detail as a live dub engineer is unmatched as well as an unending list of other skills including the building of Dubtrain Studios and live engineering of the new dub super group Faculty Of Dub who include none other than Burning Spears drummer Nelson Miller and Clinton Fearon on Bass and is also featured on a few Dubchampz tracks playing steel drums. Leif Dalan makes his home playing keyboards with the seminal incredible Seattle reggae band Nuffsedd and with reggae all-star Prezident Brown. Chris "C.D." Littlefield who tours and records with Karl Densons Tiny Universe, brings a mean space trumpet that takes the music to far out spaces. Last and certainly not least, we bring Adrian Xavier whose multi-talent is at times mind boggling; juggling skills such as writing, producing and performing on his latest release "R Nature" to spinning the ones and twos.
The Dub Championz perform regularly as well as working as a backing band to other artist. Artists the Champz have backed include Junior P and Rocker T, the original singer for the super group Ska-Dank. So keep your eyes and ears peeled for the Dub Championz, you dont know where they will pop up.
We, the Dub Championz strive to keep you dancing and send a vibe of maximum positivity. Please join our friends and drop us a comment.
And, definately, be sure to check out our CD, "One", at CDBaby.com!
Tracklist: 01. Top Ranking - Diamond Geezer 02. 12 Tribes of Isreal - J Bostron 03. Me And The One - Krinjah 04. Bun Dem Down - Ritual Ft. Spikey T 05. In The Dancehall - Visonary Ft. Peter Rankin 06. Everyman (Benny Page Remix) - Kenny Ken 07. Regenerate That Dub - J Bostron 08. Holdon - Benny Page 09. Bam Bam 2k8 - J Frequency 10. Its a Pity - J Bostron 11. Turn Down The Lights - Benny Page 12. Rub A Dub - Benny Page 13. Jungle Rock - Visionary 14. Raggamuffin - Soundclash 15. Serious Things - Visionary 16. A Day In Long Beach - Direct Feed 17. Victory - Rarefaction 18. Bad Talk - J Bostron 19. Stand By - Division One
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Wanted to let you know about an upcoming show.. We will be releasing our first Album, THE THREADS, down at the Nectar Lounge in Fremont on December 6th.. Been looking forward to this.. hope to see you there!
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The Faculty of Dub has the pleasure to introduce you to: Dr Clinton "Bassie" Fearon At the source of creation of the Art for roots rock reggae music, Dr Fearon Has elaborated for us the Dub played version of his most crucial songs. The topic of this course is High Dub Reasoning and Study. The completion of this class will give you 15 credits in Dubology. Enjoy
the Sick Donkey Records conscious music showcase feat. Jahson Ites, Essential l, Huckleberry and DJ Sticky is making moves in the NW this week and in Dec. Essential I and Jahson Ites will be opening for Jamaican reggae artist Mr Perfect Tomorrow in Portland and Friday in Seattle.. We will also be joined by Huckleberry at the show at WAIDS (Seattle) on Friday.
I (DJ Sticky) will be backing both the sick donkey records conscious music showcase, Mr Perfect and all the other artists both nights!!!!!!!!
the Sick Donkey Records conscious music showcase feat. Jahson Ites, Essential l, Huckleberry and DJ Sticky is making moves in the NW this week and in Dec. Essential I and Jahson Ites will be opening for Jamaican reggae artist Mr Perfect Tomorrow in Portland and Friday in Seattle.. We will also be joined by Huckleberry at the show at WAIDS (Seattle) on Friday.
I (DJ Sticky) will be backing both the sick donkey records conscious music showcase, Mr Perfect and all the other artists both nights!!!!!!!!