Tony Rome-Vocals,
Prince Phillip-Vocals,
Jeff-Keyboards,
Jimmy-Guitar,
Terry-Guitar,
Danny-Bass,
Reggie -Trumpet,
Bryan -Trombone,
MikeyP-Sax,
David J-Drums
Since their formation in 1983, the Murder City Players have built a rock-solid reputation in the mid-west as one of the premier American reggae bands. This ten-piece unit, complete with horn section, has been laying down full-force reggae riddims for over 20 years. Based in St. Louis, the group is fronted by vocalists Mark Condelliere(aka Tony Rome), a St. Louis native and 'Prince Phillip' McKenzie, native of Montego Bay, Jamaica. The chemistry between Mark and Phillip has been key to the enduring popularity MCP has enjoyed. This
talented and versatile band can easily slip from a ska medley to a dance-hall groove with DJ-style toasting, into a Studio One medley, then cap it off with a set of their own well-crafted originals. Over years of performing, the group has continued to push the limits of their craft.
Backing great Jamaican artists in concert like The Itals, The Ethiopian and Daddy U-Roy, the group has learned from some of the best.
Make plans to come out for a reggae music benefit for DJ Ranx on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Rockstar Nightclub.
Bandleader of Dubtronix and host of "Dub Mixture" on KDHX 88.1 FM suffered a stroke in April; he is currently a patient at Belleville Memorial Hospital.
The benefit concert will feature, in order of appearance, Youth and Roots, the Murder City Players and Yard Squad, whose midnight set will feature guest artists. In addition, Massive Hi Fi and KDHX reggae DJs will also be spinning music before and between sets.
Doors open and music begins at 8 p.m. and runs to 2 a.m. The Rockstar Nightclub is located at 8658 South Broadway in St. Louis and on the web at www.myspace.com/rockstarnightclubstl. Proceeds will go to defray mounting health care expenses associated for the venerable bandleader, DJ and reggae soldier.
Please spread the word by sharing this announcement. Come and join the reggae people of St. Louis for this special night of reggae unity and community.
Greetings Murder City Players, All I can say is WOW...I grew up in Saint Louis...which is not only THE MOST FABULOUS CITY to experience seeing some of the BEST MUSICANS from ASIA to ZEPPLIN but GREAT LOCAL BANDS like yourselves...I would see you play at Blueberry Hill...18 or so years ago...you boys still sound AWESOME...Keep the Spirit Rockin' in LOVE PEACE and JOY...Have a Great Thanksgiving...
Hey everyone ! Come see Murder City Players at this year's University City Loop In Motion Festival on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 ! They will be featured on the main performance stage located on Leland Avenue between Vintage Vinyl and Commerce Bank in the University City Loop on Delmar Blvd. This event is FREE and open to the public !!!
Yo, if you folks like the Murder City Players, come by and show support for the new Reggaestl page. All things reggae, all in st louis..... www. myspace. com/reggaestl
