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The Expanders
Reggae / Reggae / Reggae

Roots Harmony



VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Member Since2/7/2005
Band MembersEXPANDERS CREW: Devin(Guitar/Vocals), John(Guitar/Vocals), Luis(Percussion), Chiquis(Bass/Vocals), Ben Malament(Percussion), John Asher(Drums), Blake Collie(Drums), Ben Farrar(Drums/Bigness), Dan Hastie(Keys), Roger Rivas(Keys) and Bruce Fowler(trombone/special guest)
InfluencesThe Gladiators, The Ethiopians, The Wailers, The Maytones, Peter Tosh, The Congos, Sly & Robbie, The Abyssinians, The Mighty Diamonds, The Mighty Threes, Culture, Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus, Burning Spear, King Tubby, Scientist, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Studio One, Justin Hinds, Jr. Ross and the Spear, Prince Jazzbo, Pat Kelly, Big Youth, U-Roy, I-Roy, Little Roy, Midnite, Michael Rose, The Viceroys, Yabby You, Wailing Souls, Toots & The Maytalls, Lambs Bread Collie Bud, Good Good Sensimilla, Gregory Isaacs, Black Uhuru, Irie Beats, Chris Murray Combo, Linval Thompson, Tappa Zukie, Joe Higgs, Sylford Walker, Welton Irie, Yahadanai, Barry Brown, Sistah Kaye Simeon, Junior Byles, Cornell Campbell, Johnny Clarke, Hugh Mundell, Lone Ranger, Dezarie, Batch, The Itals, Pablo Moses, Keith Hudson, The Melodians, The Rulers...
Sounds LikeRoots Reggae
Type of LabelMajor


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Jul 16 2009 11:00P
Scotland Yard Pub Canoga Park, California

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   About The Expanders
"The Expanders are like pitbulls guarding Jamaican roots."-Junor Francis------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leonard Dillon (The Ethiopian) & The Expanders 2007 The Expanders Live Inna Backyard Maytones & Expanders SNWMF 2007 More Maytones!! w/ Stranger Cole

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DJ 2 Tone Ted





Jul 7 2009 6:14 AM

Devin,
My birthday is coming up and I'm going to be celebrating at Ram Jam Club on July 18 (My birthday will be at midnight!). I will be one of many DJ's spinning vintage reggae and 1960's ska.

Bring friends and come down!

(See flyer in the post below for details.)
The Rock Steady Lounge





Jun 22 2009 10:36 PM

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DJ 2 Tone Ted





Jun 19 2009 12:02 AM

Devin,

Come check out Ram Jam Club this weekend!  Hit me up if you want me to put you on the list.  - Ted

 



Amanuel Tesfay





Jun 8 2009 12:24 AM

Greeting

Yes People

The Spear Been Burning Since 1969, This Year 2009 Is The 40Th Anniversary Of Burning Music Productions.

Lets Celebrate! Check Out BurningSpear.net Buy Grammy Award- Winning
Jah Is Real CD, Released on Marcus Moshia Garvey Birthday 17 August!

Keep The Spear Burning

Jah Is Real
Westbound Train





Jun 7 2009 12:00 AM

Wake the town and tell the people, Westbound Train comin your way! On the Warped Tour this summer w/ a new record out now on Hellcat, Come and Get It!
JAH ARMY HIGHWEAR www.jah-army.com





May 31 2009 9:51 AM

Greetings bredren & sistren,
check the JUNITY DAYS special and get dressed for summer!

1love
J.A.H.
TROJAN LOUNGE !





May 4 2009 3:10 AM

SOULSIDE IS NOW ON FACE BOOK . PLEASE ADD US:


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Angeles-CA/SOULSIDE-CLUB/36129671743?ref=ts






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TROJAN LOUNGE. PLEASE ADD US ON FACEBOOK:


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Santa-Monica-CA/Trojan-Lounge/29915004263?ref=ts


:
Farin





May 25 2009 11:43 PM

Bless and thanks for the add
Expanders
Nice rootsy sound deh
Let's keep the link strong
Guidance
Farin
TROJAN LOUNGE !





May 22 2009 11:12 PM

TROJAN LOUNGE. PLEASE ADD US ON FACEBOOK:


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Santa-Monica-CA/Trojan-Lounge/29915004263?ref=ts




SOULSIDE IS NOW ON FACE BOOK . PLEASE ADD US:


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Angeles-CA/SOULSIDE-CLUB/36129671743?ref=ts






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The Bashments





May 17 2009 4:39 AM

The Allentons and The Bashments May 28, 2009
Simple Citizens





May 19 2009 4:37 AM

yo yo yo..whats up devin and fellas..whens the new album hitting the streets?? hope all is well..lets do some shows together!!--anton
DJ Hoppa





May 19 2009 8:57 AM

great interview guys!! music sounded awesome! "haha, more like 13 years ago" haha! Broken Complex!
DJ 2 Tone Ted





May 15 2009 4:51 PM

This month's Ram Jam Club will feature special guest DJ's in lieu of a guest band:


Carlos (Mexico, DF)
Bigger Boss (UK)

And of course resident DJ's:
2 Tone Ted
Nina Reggaedelic & Victor
DJ Lawless

Only $5
Every 3rd Saturday



The Bashments





May 3 2009 1:51 AM

The Allentons and The Bashments May 28, 2009
DJ 2 Tone Ted





Apr 11 2009 1:09 AM

Ram Jam 3 Next Weekend!

COLIN GILES - New 7" vinyl single out now!!





Apr 9 2009 7:50 AM

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**CucKoo BanAnaS** ~Miss Jay~





Apr 11 2009 3:59 AM



Irie Beats





Mar 30 2009 10:40 PM

Oh Yeah!

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rizorkestra one-man-folk-roots-blues-band





Mar 18 2009 1:28 AM

"...keepin' music real down-home for y'all..."

live in santa cruz...
"grandma-grandma (does your dog bite?)"



rizorkestra youtube
LA SKASiFiEDS





Apr 1 2009 8:33 AM

Grover Records





Mar 26 2009 4:01 PM


odessa (on itunes)





Mar 14 2009 10:48 AM

The Rock Steady Lounge





Mar 16 2009 2:57 AM

monday march 23rd at akbar in silverlake
COLIN GILES - New 7" vinyl single out now!!





Mar 7 2009 7:55 AM

Ready Steady Soul Club





Feb 19 2009 2:14 AM

Thanks for the add! Cheers!
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