Since 2002, the Athens, GA dub reggae collective DubConscious has been on the leading edge of solution-based philosophy, social and environmental awareness, and the evolution of today's music. They are dedicated to spreading the word on sustainability, unity, and a greater understanding of the human experience. These values are promoted through their music, their distinctive line of organic merchandise, and their collaboration with organizations such as Rock Against Cancer, Wiser Earth, Hands On Atlanta, Rock The Earth, Riverkeeper, Headcount, and Sustainable Waves. Their unique musical style pays homage to world music icons Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Fela Kuti and King Tubby, while incorporating newer influences of musical pioneers such as Thievery Corporation and Sound Tribe Sector Nine.
Whether opening for Michael Franti and Spearhead, Galactic, Burning Spear, Steel Pulse, Ziggy Marley, JJ Grey & Mofro, or Sound Tribe Sector Nine, or hosting an evening with, DubConscious has developed their Southeastern roots into an inspired musical style. DubConscious has energized audiences nationally at festivals including Bonnaroo, Reggae On the Rocks, 10,000 Lakes Festival, Wakarusa, Langerado, Echo Project, High Sierra, and Joshua Tree Music Festival. They have been spotlighted in a variety of media including BobMarley.com, JamBase, XM radio, NPR, MTV.com and have been awarded Athens, GA's esteemed Flagpole Music Award for "Best World Music" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. To help ensure their indelible mark on social, conscious, and musical evolution, DubConscious often invites like-minded organizations to host information tables at their live performances. DubConscious’ genuinely inspiring live atmosphere, coupled with their studio recordings, successfully harness the energy and powerful nature of the genres they exemplify.
January 20th 2009 marks the release of their 5th and newest studio album titled NonViolent. Recorded at Tree Sound Studios with Grammy Award winner Robert Hannon (Engineer, Album of the Year, Outkast - Speakerboxxx/The Love Below), NonViolent is the bands most exciting and accomplished work to date. In partnership with sts9’s 1320 records, DubConscious plans to support conservation of world resources by planning a green release for both digital and hard copy of the album. For those more tech-savvy, the album can be downloaded through iTunes, or purchased at a live show in the form of what the band calls a "seed card." It's the size of a postcard, comes decorated with album art, printed with a download code, and after downloading the music can be planted to grow wildflowers that help sustain a dwindling honey bee population! The physical CD's are sans plastic wrap, packaged with recycled cardboard, and printed with soy based ink. These green release initiatives are a reflection of the band's passionate desire to make a positive difference.
hope you had a great weekend! We just wanted to say hi and give you free download of our single "broken to Pieces." You can get it free over at purevolume.com/inviolenttimes Talk to you soon!... write back! - Bennett IVT!
Bear Creek - Early-Bird Tickets $115 until August 18th
Hello friends- The Bear Creek Music and Art Festival is excited about our 2009 line-up. We hope that you will join us November 13-15, 2009 at the magical Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. Early-bird tickets are now $115 but will increase on Augusgt 18th. Please take advantage of these great low ticket prices and come enjoy a funky weekend of unforgettable music. We hope to see you in November.
Galactic x 2 Karl Denson's Tiny Universe x 2 Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk x 2 Lettuce x 2 Perpetual Groove Steve Kimock and Crazy Engine The New Mastersounds x 2 Hill Country Revue Porter Batiste and Stoltz x 2 The Benevento -Russo Duo Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Garage A Trois Fred Wesley and the New JB's Lotus Papa Mali Band The Slip DubConscious x 2 Zach Deputy x 2 The Pnuma Trio Bonerama The Ryan Montbleau Band Surprise Me Mr. Davis Break Science featuring Adam Deitch Brock Butler Eric Krasno & Chapter 2 Good Enough For Good Times The Heavy Pets Pnuma Live PA On The One The Malah x 2 Green Hit x 2 Stillwood The Soular System Shak Nasti Nate Wilson Group Pimps of Joytime Curious Circus with funkUs Sol Driven Train( 1 kids set, 1 big kids set) Corporal Boil Catfish Alliance 3rd Stone Savi Fernandez Band Moseley Brown Band Green House Lounge Two Foot Level Skerik- Artist-at-Large
man, i was so stoked to be able to see you guys on the 18th in knoxville but it turns out that i'm not gonna be here and I am SO bummed. I thought I was moving to athens but now it looks like i'm heading to greenville, sc...so book a show down there...maybe gottrocks? haven't seen y'all in almost a year and it is such a sad feeling to behold!!!
I love and miss you guys! Collectively the most friendly and open. Wishing I was headbanging to that steppy base dub line. I met someone people in central PA who loves Your Music TOO! So now I am going to contact them using yours friends lists.
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hey whats up guys!! when are u going to be back in st louis?? i have had so much fun both times ive watchd your shows! i love your music... i want a cd, and a tee shirt! peace n love to u all (=
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