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 Wakarusa, Mountain Jam, GrassRoots, Floyd Fest, and Up North Festival. 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 2004, by brothers Matthew and Christopher O'Brian, and mutual friends James Searl and Dylan Savage. The Rochester, New York-based group’s current lineup solidified with the addition of Rachel Orke, and Aaron Lipp.
GPGDS plays an eclectic blend of roots reggae, dub, and afrobeat. The sextet’s impeccable musicianship and explosive live show have received widespread acclaim.
Giant Panda will be releasing a new album in 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, Yellowman, Culture, The Meditations, Don Carlos, Morgan Heritage, Mad Professor, and Edi Fitzroy. They've been joined on stage by members of Brazilian Girls, Thievery Corporation, and Umphrey's McGee.
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
Bless up Family, check my latest videos I wanted to share with you. your love is the same as my love....and this one is called "reflections of the wasteland" couple songs on my page with songs from the upcoming album this summer. keep your eyes open fe dat. peace
.... for booking info @ manifestrecords@hotmail.com
WOOOOOOOOOOOO JUST GOT MY TICKETS FOR SEPTEMBER 4RD AT THE KEY CLUB WIHT ISSSSSSSSSSSRAEL VIBRATIONS. ONE LOVE. PLEASE PLAY NEW BUFFALO FOR ME. JAHHHHHHHH LOVE DANNY
Hey there fellow bass-head, thanks for the support! We'll be sure to keep you up on all the latest from Force :)
This once all-DrumNbass label proudly presents our first DUBSTEP release! A grimey kick to the face from the terrorizts themselves, UltraBLACK! NOW AVAILABLE @ beatport.com!
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just wanted to let you know we gots a new track we recorded with danielle ponder called "Free" on our page. please check it and let us know what you think.
Hey, just wanted to say great work at Rothbury! I was in the back on the edge of the forrest chillin in a hammock but had a perfect view of the stage. It was the only day i went in early to catch a band. I'm definately gald I did thanks again
Bless up GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD!! S.O.S. humbly announces the expansion of our presence in the web 2.0, which is manifesting itself, in the setup of a profile on TWITTER on http://www.twitter.com/SongsOfSolomon and on
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Please feel free to take a listen to a new mix inna 24bit stylee of de "King David Dub".