Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad is relentless reggae sound. Roots reggae and experimental dub. North American International Body Music.
GPGDS played 180 shows in 2008, including performances at Mountain Jam, and Wakarusa. 2007 highlights include a three-week stint in Jamaica, numerous national tours, and a concert at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC). Thanks to their aggressive touring schedule and dynamic sound, Giant Panda has developed an extensive following.
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad was formed in Rochester, New York in 2004. The group's current lineup includes Chris O'Brian, James Searl, Dylan Savage, and Aaron Lipp.
GPGDS play an eclectic blend of roots reggae, dub, and afrobeat. The quartet's impeccable musicianship and explosive live show have received widespread acclaim.
Giant Panda will be releasing a new album LIVE UP! in fall 2009. Their 2006 debut Slow Down is receiving regular airplay on Sirius and XM Radio. Recorded at Ithaca, NY's legendary Pyramid Sound Studios "The album's 12 cuts work on a nearly physiological level to calm you down and cheer you up," says Tim Karan of Rochester Insider.
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad has shared the stage with reggae greats Toots And The Maytals, The Wailers, Lee Scratch Perry, Steel Pulse, Israel Vibration, Yellowman, Culture, The Meditations, Don Carlos, Morgan Heritage, Mad Professor, and Edi Fitzroy. They've been joined on stage by members of Thievery Corporation, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Brazilian Girls.
GPGDS is committed to connecting people with great music. Roots & dub for your meditation.
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"This is some of the most intense roots reggae we've ever heard..." - Knoxville's Metro Pulse
"...heavy, air-tight dub and roots reggae pressure..." - Washington Post
"...a viable contributor to the modern reggae movement." - Metro Santa Cruz
MANAGEMENT:
Joseph McCaffrey
joe[at]bevonshiremanagement.com
Hiya, thanks for being a friend - I enjoyed visiting YourSpace :-) Keep it up May your life be full of love, light and fun... hugs SOREN - Beats for change - NYERTUN
So great to see you guys last night. Great show - new lineup is sounding tight and the new songs sounded ridiculous! Can't wait to hear the new album on 11/24 and come back down to I-town soon!!
Thank you so much for being friends with Among Criminals!
We are coming back to Philly for an all ages benefit show Dec 18th at the World Cafe Live. Proceeds will go to Calling All Crows helping Sudenese woman in refugee camps.
Among Criminals Dec 18th, 7pm All Ages World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St, Phila PA
to ya guys after Phish!!! Awesome!
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