"This is it" 2007
June 1 Taste of Syracuse Main Stage Syracuse, NY
June 2 Big Orange Bonanaza Circleville, NY
June 4 Alley Katz Richmond, Va
June 6 Lucky's Pub (very drunk) Wilmington, NC
June 7 The Werehouse Winston-Salem, NC
June 9 Water St. Music Hall Rochester, NY
June 10 Xtreme Wheels Buffalo, NY
June 11 Valentine's Albany, NY
Stick To Your Guns Tour Razbari Sumthing -- Winter 2007
1.05.07
Buffalo, NY
Xtreme Wheelz
1.06.07
Detroit,
MI
GS360
1.08.07
Radford, VA
Cairo Lounge
1.09.07
Winston-Salem,
NC
The Werehouse
1.10.07
Knoxville, TN
Longbranch Saloon
1.11.07
Cincinnatti,
OH
The Poison Room
1.12.07
Florence,
AL
The Rave Arcade
1.13.07
New Orleans,
LA
The Big Top
1.15.07
Sarasota, FL
JavaMoon Coffee
1.16.07
Miami, FL
Churchill's
1.18.07
Gainesville, FL
1982
1.19.07
Wilmington,
NC
Lucky's Pub
Influences
RX Bandits, Chicago, Young Blood Brass Band, Slayer, Gustav Mahler, Modus Pwned, The Pilfers, Suicide Machines
Sounds Like
The Great Distraction Tour Razbari Sumthing -- Summer 2006
"They combine acoustic tracks, third-wave ska, skacore, and alternative rock, and raise comparisons all the way from Hall-of-Fame frontman Ray Davies to cult-like World Inferno Friendship Society to national third-wave band Big D and the Kids Table. I havent had a chance to see Razbari Sumthing perform yet, but I hear that they are equally great live. I recommend seeing them on their Spring/Summer tour when they hit your town!" [Dylan @ punknews.org, Reviewing "The Great Distraction"]
"Let me tell you a little something about the 5-piece out of Syracuse: They were, hands down, the surprise of the festival. In the crowded category of ska-punk, they rise up over the rest with an excellent blend of energetic performances, stage antics, and just incredibly catchy tunes. Not to mention they were cool dudes outside their performance. I highly, highly advise that anyone reading this check them out, you wont regret it." [Vincent M, Punknews.org reviewing Ska Weekend 2006]
"Their 13 track release, entitled The Great Distraction, is a compilation of musical variety and professionalism that I've been rocking out to for weeks now. There's so much content on this disc that I needed time to absorb it all, and I think I'm still going to miss some of the subtleties. Every time I listen to The Great Distraction, I come across yet another aspect that makes this disc a true masterpiece." [Todd Springer, CTska.com, reviewing "The Great Distraction"]
"This band jams out, funks up, and rocks out around a chewy ska center. Mmm-mmm. The musicality is astounding and interesting in its non-traditional noodling. This is no doubt how they'll win over new fans
who aren't necessarily hardcore Two-Tone." [Frank De Blase, Rochester
City News, reviewing "The Great Distraction"]
"It's not everyday you come across a band who literally overwhelms the
listener with talent, excitement, and the craving for more, even more
notably, after seven tracks." [Brandon Allin, AbsolutePunk.net, reviewing "Forget The Words"]
Razbari Sumthing may have a funny name, but those that have seen them perform remember them more for their explosive live show featuring flowing harmonies and manic stage energy. In 2006, they were voted as "best new artist" in their hometown and then embarked on a 6 week national tour across 21 states, covering over 14,000 miles. Along the way, they've now played major music festivals in California, Kansas, Ohio, Tennessee and New York. They now have dedicated fans in every region of the country.
Music critics also respect Razbari Sumthing, voting their most recent album "The Great Distracton" as the "best modern rock recording" of the 2006. The band is notorious for powerful instrumental solos, reflective of their classical and jazz training, and for constant experimentation over formula. They are currently writing new songs for their next album, while doing some regional touring.
Razbari Sumthing has shared the stage with Alkaline Trio, World/Inferno Friendship Society, The Toasters, Catch 22, The Pietasters, Big D and the Kids Table, Mustard Plug, MU330, The Planet Smashers, The Aggrolites, Mike Park and many more. For booking information, contact Danny at booking@razsum.com or 315-863-6013.
you guys gotta come back. being the loser i am i was browsing blogs and found this:
As a ska musician myself, I believe the fourth wave is imminant. We will see it hit within the next 5 years no doubt. Some believe Streetlight Manifesto are starting it, but I think the wave is a movement, a phenomenon, and one band alone is not enough to start it by itself. True, Streetlight Manifesto are the most well known “new” ska band out there right now but there is a whole bunch of still underground ska bands and ska militants (thinking here of the Montreal Ska Society, for example) trying to get that wave rolling. Now I can’t speak for other cities, but the Montreal ska scene, small as it may be, is very much alive. Most people just don’t know about it. And what’s great about it combines punk rock solidarity with reggae friendliness… so most bands are awesome in every way and super nice. For those curious for a taste of things to come, check out these bands (they all have myspace pages): K-Man and the 45’s, The Hangers, Take The Boys, Danny Rebel and the KGB, The Fabulous Lolo, Massawippi Skank, The One Night Band, The Beatdown, Stepper, and my band: The Wax Buckets.
Thank you.
you should be on that list, bringing ska back and getting rid of this phase of crappy music. if you're not gunna do it, who will?
Dude, no way. A show from RAZ?! Haha, I hope you guys remember me, names Mike, i was the kid that always had the top hat and suit. i'm pretty excited to come see you guys again, it's been ages. you can count on me being there. and i'll bring some of the old gang back to.
ok im gnna ask if you guys can tell me where to get your albums cause i rlly want them i was hoping you would have had them at funk n waffles so pleez if you can tell me do it b/c i cnt find any downloads any where
I don't have leave until then haha. I only get three days off for christmas then we have tournament of roses parade practice with 3 other marine bands.
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the fourth wave is imminant. We will see it hit within the next 5 years
no doubt. Some believe Streetlight Manifesto are starting it, but I
think the wave is a movement, a phenomenon, and one band alone is not
enough to start it by itself. True, Streetlight Manifesto are the most
well known “new” ska band out there right now but there is a whole
bunch of still underground ska bands and ska militants (thinking here
of the Montreal Ska Society, for example) trying to get that wave
rolling. Now I can’t speak for other cities, but the Montreal ska
scene, small as it may be, is very much alive. Most people just don’t
know about it. And what’s great about it combines punk rock solidarity
with reggae friendliness… so most bands are awesome in every way and
super nice. For those curious for a taste of things to come, check out
these bands (they all have myspace pages): K-Man and the 45’s, The
Hangers, Take The Boys, Danny Rebel and the KGB, The Fabulous Lolo,
Massawippi Skank, The One Night Band, The Beatdown, Stepper, and my
band: The Wax Buckets.