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
The Slackers Holiday Shows! Check out the slackers on tour for their new cd, "Lost & Found" available through www.interpunk.com and downloadable at www.whatevski.org
Dec 18/19 - Brooklyn, NY - - Knitting Factory Dec 20 - Philadelphia, PA - TLA
blessings and greetings to Dub Is A Weapon from ganja yaaaaard to check out my new tune concrete and steel on the prisonbreak riddim and leave a comment :-)
Give thanks fi di unification! one!!!! Nuff vibes and strenghts, Riddims, Remixes and Dubplates instrumentals please contact us at dubsquadprod@myspace.com Guidance n livity DubsQuad (FRANCE)
Coucou! Nous sommes un groupe humanitaire ayant besoin de soutien ! Un concert exceptionnel a lieu le JEUDI 21 JANVIER 2010 au ZEBRE DE BELLEVILLE à PARIS à 19h30 (places disponibles à la fnac), l’occasion de se rencontrer ! Nous avons besoin de soutien de 2 manières : 1-Envoie moi ton e mail en mp que je puisse t’envoyer le flyer pour que tu puisses le diffuser (SYMPA) ; 2-Viens au concert en prenant ta place à la fnac, découverte ! (TRES SYMPA). JC de KITOSLEV TOUS les bénéfices de notre nouvel album, en coup de cœur à la fnac, sont reversés à l’association TCHENDUKUA, chargée de racheter des terres aux indiens Kogis de Colombie ! Donc merci à tous ceux qui feront avancer ce projet ! En attendant, vous pouvez télécharger tout l'album au profit de l'association sur le seul vrai site de musique équitable www.fairtrade-music.com/kitoslev !
Check out Trumystic single Fool For Your Love featuring Easy Star's own Kirsty Rock and Dave Gutter (of Rustic Overtones and Paranoid Social Club) off of their latest release Paradise. Available now @ itunes, kirstyrock.com, ebreggae.com and trumystic.netNORTHEAST TOUR: 11/5 Shadow Lounge ,Pittsburgh, PA 11/6 Tazza Café ,Providence, RI 11/7 Red Fox, Bondville, VT w/ Jsan & analogue sons 11/8 Public Assembly, Brooklyn , NY w/ Jsan and analogue sons, subatomic sound syst., victor "ticklah" axelrod. 11/9 Dublin Underground, Albany NY 11/10 Castaways Ithaca, NY 11/11 EF Lane, Keene NH 11/12 Muddy River , Portsmouth, NH 11/13 Lucky Dog Music Hall, Worcester, MA 11/14 Bishops Lounge, Northampton MA 11/15 Empire, Portland, ME
SAVE THE DATE "REGGAEHOLICS", NEW YORK'S REAL REGGAE LOVERS MONTHLY DANCE PARTY RETURN HARDER & SWEETER TO DON HILL'S ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 WITH A SPECIAL DANCEHALL MARATHON EDITION
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A sidewalk plaque on New York's Canyon of Heroes commemorates Emperor Haile Salassie I's first visit to New York City.
Name the exact cross street location of this plaque. Hint: Wall Street area.
Email your answers and your full Name to reggaeholics@gmail.com. Good luck. Hope to see you all at the Reggaeholics Party.
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