Dave Hahn - Guitar and Mixology, Larry McDonald - Percussion, Maria Eisen - Tenor Saxophone, Dave Wake - Keys and Percussion, Ben Rogerson - Guitar, Dan Jeselsohn - Bass, Madhu Siddappa - Drums
Influences
Roots Radics, Dub Syndicate, John Coltrane, Mad Professor, King Tubby, Scientist, Wayne Shorter, Prince Jammy, Augustus Pablo, Jimi Hendrix, Parliament-Funkadelic, Bad Brains, Lee 'Scratch' Perry
Sounds Like
John Coltrane jamming wih the Roots Radics.
Sly & Robbie rocking out with Curtis Fuller at the Village Vanguard.
Jimi Hendrix laying down a solo at King Tubby's.
Scientist dubbing out Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.
With almost five years, hundreds of shows, and thousands of miles behind them, Dub Is A Weapon has truly earned the title of the hardest working band in dub business. What started out as little more then a recording project in a Brooklyn loft has now turned into a full-fledged sonic assault force with, "bass and drum coming so hard and dangerous you can see the competition's bloodstains." (Village Voice) Appearances alongside such notable artists as Matisyahu, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Femi Kuti, Antibalas, the Benevento/Russo Duo, Easy Star All-Stars, Steel Pulse, the Slackers, the Wailers, John Brown's Body, Mad Professor, and Jah Wobble have helped them to convert legions of music fans with their, "chassis-rattling dub beats that defy the laws of rhythm maintenance." (Chicago Reader)
But perhaps the surest sign that Dub Is A Weapon is truly a force to be reckoned with is its new found alliance with one of the few men who can truly claim to be a dub legend: Lee 'Scratch' Perry. After six long years of not having set foot here in the U.S.A., Mr. Perry chose the Brooklyn-based group of dub warriors to serve as his opening act and backing band, giving the group a rare opportunity to perform alongside a man that many view as one of the most influential record producers and performers to ever come out of Jamaica. This alliance was well received by fans and critics alike, drawing large crowds throughout the United States and Canada.
Boasting a smooth combination of reggae beats, soaring melodies, and swirling atmospherics, Dub Is A Weapon has certainly distinguished themselves as a true musical pioneers. While many groups now clamour to adopt the increasingly fashionable sounds of dub, Dub Is A Weapon has steadfastly refined their sound and are recognized as the best in the business. Great things are afoot, and its only a matter of time before these dub warriors succeed in their quest to spread their gospel of roots dub.
Performing live with the legendary Lee 'Scratch' Perry at SXSW in Austin, TX
WONDERFUL! THANKS FOR THE ADD. I USE WORDS PUT TO DUB AS A WEAPON. ON YA! I LIKE YOUR SOUND. MILD BRITISH INFLUENCE WITH ROCK GUITAR INTO THE DUB MIX. VERY COOL 'PON DE VIBES.
Get Back Up is right! Your tunes sound great as I heal! I don't know if you heard... 3 weeks ago, I fell off my loft bed ladder and fractured a vertabra, 2 ribs and a toe.. I had surgery to fuse 5 vertabrae together... Whew! I'm finally home with a back brace, and a long recovery time... So needless to say, I can't play my trumpet for quite a bit- had to cancel all gigs and my summer European tour with Hazmat Modine... I'm grateful that nothing even more horrible happened, and each day is a bit better... I'll keep you posted on when the Music resumes! -Pam