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Roots Tonic
Dub

"The Crew Is Here"

BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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   Roots Tonic: General Info
Member Since4/11/2006
Band Websiteroir-usa.com
Band MembersJosh Werner - Bass & Keyboards, Aaron Dugan - Guitar & Sounds, and Jonah David - Drums & Percussion
Sounds LikeMatisyahu's Band
Record LabelRoir
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Roots Tonic
Roots Tonic : Josh Werner (Bass) Aaron Dugan (Guitar) and Jonah David (Drums) all went to Mannes Jazz Program (New School) together. We had never actually played all together, but we all knew of each other. Josh and I had played together quite a bit, as we were part of a small group of musicians at the New School interested in playing other styles and working with whomever we could. Come to think of it, we were probably the only two students intensely interested in playing Reggae. We learned to lock our grooves in while playing behind many poets and emcees at the NuYorican Poets Cafe and through our experience playing shows such as Verse 4 Verse, All That and Words. We went on to join Butta, a group put together by Ettienne Stadjweick and Rocky Lamontange to play the Rock Steady Crew Anniversaries and tour colleges up and down the east coast. Josh And Aaron had played together while attending the New School as well. Aaron's experimental Free/Jazz/Drum n Bass group 717 played quite often around NYC. It was during one of these shows that Matis, (aka Mathew Miller at the time) became a fan of Aaron's playing. Time went on and after Matis had become religious, he happened to meet Aaron while walking on the street in mid town Manhattan. They exchanged numbers. Aaron was called that very night to play Washington Square Park with Matis, the first gig. Aaron was asked to assemble a band. He called Josh, and Josh called me. We first played together at the Y.A.M in Crown Heights, and we never looked back from there. - Jonah __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Our First Album, Produced by the legendary Bill Laswell: Roots Tonic Meets Bill Laswell ~~ A futurist space/dub transmission! ~~ Out on ROIR May 9th! ______________________________________________________________ "Band mates Aaron Dugan (guitar), Josh Werner (bass) and Jonah David (drums) are three of the tightest musicians in the Western hemisphere, never missing a beat, playing in perfect unison. You can feel the energy and emotion of every note released from their fingertips." - MEAN STREET

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Blake





Mar 31 2008 6:29 PM

you dudes are amazing at what you do.
*baby-roots*- A.K A. *B . o . 0 . T . i . e * ♥





Feb 12 2008 2:23 PM

u guys are amazing!!!! ;)
just passing by to show some love !!
NUANIMAL





Nov 29 2007 2:52 PM

NUANIMAL WAS HERE ..... Tight roots brothers
Jeff The Dark Knight





Nov 24 2007 9:43 PM

Guys thanks for the add
ur 3 amazing musicians
I had the Honor of seeing u guys live in Concert in 2006 when u came to Puerto Rico with MatisYahU AND u guys ROCK all 4 of u , ur music is truly an inspiration 4me dont stop making such meaningfull music Peace
Duarte





Sep 18 2007 11:29 AM

Tnks for the add!! Great Dub!! Hope to see you guys someday here in Portugal. What do you say?

Hope for the best,


Dazkar Shamurka
debbydebz





Jul 10 2007 7:56 PM

HI JUST DROPPING BY TO SHOW YOU SOME REAL JAMAICAN LOVE.I JUST LOVE YOUR MUSIC ON YOUR PAGE "TUFF".KEEP THE LINK WWW.STEELIEBASHMENT.COM WAAH GWAAN RADIO GOOD VIBES TO LISTEN TO.HAVE A IRIE WEEK,NUFF RESPECT.
HOLY PIBY





Jun 22 2007 7:50 AM

Thanks for the add Roots, you are a great band!

Greetings
Rugged





Jun 3 2007 9:55 PM

never get tierd of that pure sound.keep doing good works.
I....as in I can't believe it's Isaiah!





Jun 3 2007 12:00 AM

man up untill this day you guys still blow me away.
I....as in I can't believe it's Isaiah!





Apr 26 2007 1:35 PM

theres an open date on the matis tour when youre pretty close to san antonio. we should book a date for roots tonic toplay here
I....as in I can't believe it's Isaiah!





Apr 17 2007 9:02 PM

can you please put up all employees must wash hands
♥♥xIMe.bOb♥♥





Apr 6 2007 4:34 PM

GREAT BAND!!!! :)
U MAKE ME IN SHOCK WHEN U PLAY IN ISRAEL WITH MATIS... ALL THE LUCK AND SUCCESS
LOVE AND HUGS
YIME

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ukyardie





Mar 29 2007 7:48 AM

Thanx for the add you guys are great and the energy is fantastic....I really enjoyed seeing you perform
[My Name is Frankel]♣





Mar 28 2007 11:08 AM

roots tonic rocks! he you are very good!

good luck! from venezuela
Dreadful Dag





Mar 28 2007 9:05 AM

I love that album with Bill Laswell and got it in my earphones every day..my No.1 song is "Road to Axum". I know quite some people over here, who listen to your staff a lot!!!
stephanie mora





Mar 27 2007 9:48 PM

THX for the add and good luck guys.
I....as in I can't believe it's Isaiah!





Mar 25 2007 10:55 PM

you guys still need to come play in my city.
Joseph Israel





Mar 21 2007 12:49 PM

BIG UP ROOTS TONIC!!!!!!
East Coast Spring Tour dates w/ The Wailers ! AVIV

Joseph Israel will be heading east this spring with His acoustic Guitar. He will open for one of reggae's Greatest bands The Wailers !
This takes place after a Brief trip to Jamaica next week to perform along side -Luciano , Anthoney B, Capelton , Shaggy, and more at the King of Kings Benifit for the Haile Selassie School in Kingston. 3/31/07 in St.James Jamaica. Then off to La for a show at the Knitting Factory on 4/7/07.

From the west InI are going EAST!!!


" I am Glad to head out East it has been along time and we get lots of request to play " .. " I look forward to link with the people, and it is a blessing to work with The band ( The Wailers)that had such a great Impact on my Life , This is a great JOY!" Joseph Israel says.

we look forward to seeing you all on the road !
Lions of Israel

12 Apr 2007 0:00
Brandeis University w/ The Wailers Waltham, Massachusetts
13 Apr 2007 0:00
Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel w/ The Wailers Providence, Rhode Island
14 Apr 2007 0:00
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom w/ The Wailers Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
15 Apr 2007 8:00
Higher Ground w/ The Wailers Burlington, Vermont
17 Apr 2007 8:00
The Town Ballroom W/ The Wailers Buffalo, New York
19 Apr 2007 8:00
Penn's Peak W/ The Wailers Jim Thorpe
20 Apr 2007 8:00
Univ. Of Hartford W/ The Wailers West Hartford, Connecticut
21 Apr 2007 8:00
Wheaton College W/ The Wailers Norton, Massachusetts
22 Apr 2007 8:00
Water Street Music Hall W/The Wailers Rochester, New York
23 Apr 2007 8:00
Crazy Donkey W/The Wailers Farmingdale, New York
28 Apr 2007 8:00
EarthTones Festival in Eureka Springs- Eureka music park Eureka Springs, Arkansas
6 May 2007 12:00
Sun Fest - other artist-The wailers ,Sean Paul, West Palm Beach, Florida

Joseph Israel cd Gone are the days is in Stores Now !!! Find it at Best Buy , hast
THE COOL AND DEADLY





Mar 16 2007 2:24 PM

NICENESS
Ian





Mar 9 2007 7:17 PM

What up j-rock, how ya been buddy? Hope you guys are doing good. Holler at me when your out my way!!!

Take it easy guys,
Ian
GUARDATE ZEITGEIST - WATCH ZEITGEIST ON YOUTUBE





Mar 8 2007 8:18 AM

ei
thanks
your music is cool
wazzup??
hi from italy
bless



.IRIE.
Joseph Israel





Mar 6 2007 7:23 AM

I hope to hear from you all soon! boom!!









Joseph Israel cd "Gone are the Days" in-stores everywhere March 20th!! SPREAD THE WORD
Beyond Race Magazine





Mar 1 2007 9:24 AM

Great show at the launch party last week!

Check out the profile of Roots Tonic in the current issue of Beyond Race at www.beyondracemagazine.com
I....as in I can't believe it's Isaiah!





Feb 21 2007 9:39 PM

come play in san antonio
Beyond Race Magazine





Feb 10 2007 1:53 PM

Yaron





Feb 2 2007 10:52 AM

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Alexxxandra





Jan 29 2007 8:10 AM

I hope you guys are having a blast in South America, and I can't wait for the next show in the states! Peace&love
I....as in I can't believe it's Isaiah!





Jan 22 2007 9:25 PM

can you put all employees must wash hands. and you should put me on the top friends. cos im that cool. hey you guys want to play in san antonio texas? i can get a good roots tonic show together. we should talk. im dead serious.
The Few


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Jan 19 2007 7:12 AM

Your set on jimmy kimmel with matisyahu was crazy. Holy damn!
Absent listeners of falling trees





Jan 17 2007 7:37 AM

Love your stuff
thanks for the add
check out mine
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THE COOL AND DEADLY





Jan 12 2007 10:13 AM

droppin by wit some niceness !!!
Brooklyn style.............
I....as in I can't believe it's Isaiah!





Jan 10 2007 7:07 PM

i still cant get enough of the cd.
DAWTA JENA & URBAN LIONS





Jan 9 2007 9:24 AM

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thank you so much.. your sound is so good.... tout le meilleur pour 2007... i hope you like our musik......
...........Feelin' roots..............
Vik {SDMF}





Jan 7 2007 2:28 PM

Love the sound guys!! maybe we can take you guys down to Puerto Rico or FLorida!! hahaha Jonah Behave on the drums!!
MoonWing / Terrorists





Jan 1 2007 2:07 AM


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Wishing you all the best for the New Year!

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I....as in I can't believe it's Isaiah!





Dec 28 2006 10:23 PM

joseph isreal, roots tonic, and matis sounds good. dude it man do it! that would be amazing.
Joseph Israel





Dec 25 2006 4:53 PM

Nuff raspect roots Tonic , I Give Thanks for all the vibez

Joseph Israel / matisyahu / Roots Tonic in Houston Boom! I hope to see this again
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Alto Manhattan





Dec 20 2006 1:28 PM

Great show last night guys!! As much as i like seeing MaTis I rather see a Lions Den show anyday of the week! The crowd was extra wack but what can be expected from a Hammerstein Ballroom show? When you comin back around sin Matisyahu? Happy holidays and Best Wishes...Rt in 07
Lydia





Dec 14 2006 8:14 AM

AWESOME Show last night in DC enjoyed every min of it!!
much love
Azamra DJ





Dec 14 2006 4:18 AM

Thanks for the add, fellas!

You guys rock. Much respect!

Great seeing & hearing you at the Canal Room last month.

In case u have no idea who I am, I was the DJ that night.

Peace,
Jeff
AJSA


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Dec 7 2006 8:35 PM

This band has a name worthy of True Music Geeks~!! ;^)
Yaron





Dec 2 2006 2:31 PM

the "Roots Tonic meets Bill Laswell" album has some potential. haha.. just kiddin, it's awesome!
Ian





Nov 28 2006 8:29 PM

Word up, Hammerstein yall!!!

Ian
Abe





Nov 20 2006 8:02 PM

Hey, How about another RT show while your still in town for the benefit? :)
Peace.
Yoshvei HamidShaot





Nov 17 2006 2:15 AM

When are you guys comming to the Holy-Land of israel you rock!
Andrew





Nov 14 2006 7:48 PM

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Nov 8 2006 8:54 PM

Jah Love