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THE JAI-ALAI SAVANT (pronounced hi-a-lie- sa-vant)
Reggae / Punk / Dub

"ACTIONS AS LOUD AS BOMBS "

CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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   THE JAI-ALAI SAVANT (pronounced hi-a-lie- sa-vant): General Info
Member Since11/4/2005
Band WebsiteWWW.THEJAIALAISAVANT.COM
Band MembersRalph Darden - guitar & vocals
Dan Nash Snyder - bass
Michael Bravine - drums
Major Taylor - beats, backing vocals, dubs & treatments


additional players:
Mike Ali
Ikey Owens (The Mars Volta )
Damien Thompson (The Watchers)
Fred Erkstien (Just a Fire / June of 44 / Hoover)
Damon Locks (The Eternals / Trenchmouth)
Ted Leo (Ted Leo and the Pharmacists)
Chris Wilson (Ted Leo and the Pharmacists)


former members:
Brian Sokel - guitar (2004-2005)
Brian Lynch - guitar (2002-2004)
Jeremy Gewertz - drums (2003-2006)
Ryan McLaughlin - drums (2002-2003)
Chris Wilson - drums (2002)
InfluencesThe Philadelphia Mastodons Professional Jai Alai Team The Eternals,Watchers ,Trenchmouth ,Fugazi,The Police,King Tubby Augustus Pablo,The Mars Volta,Studio 1, Cosmo Baker ,The Clash ,Flostradamus, Lee Perry,Dj Low Budget ,Spankrock,Batman, Miles Davis ,Frank Miller ,Kil Bill , The Dark Knight Returns series ,DC Comics , The Year Future ,Rahim ,War of The Worlds,The City of Chicago Marvel comics,Cowboy Bee Bop,Shogun Assasin ,Rockers ,Soul On Ice ,Charles Bukowski ,Joe Rstrummer ,The Gracie Familiy,Mazinger Z ,Voltron ,Diplo ,hereditary insanity,Giant Robots ,Sex,The Flesh, Bladerunner,Philadelphia,Lungfish,The Hells ,Gregory Issacs ,The Mighy Orbots,The Art of Gettng Over, The Gladiators ,The Congos ,Dr Who, Max Roach, The Who THE R KELLY TRAPPEED IN THE CLOSET SERIES !!!!!!
Record LabelGold Standard Labs http://goldstandardlabs.com
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Apr 26 2008 9:00P
Silvies with Schadenfreude Chicago, Illinois
May 31 2008 9:00P
EMPTY BOTTLE W/ THE ETERNALS & REDS AND BLUES CHICAGO, Illinois

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   About THE JAI-ALAI SAVANT (pronounced hi-a-lie- sa-vant)
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Chicago-by-way-of-Philly trio THE JAI-ALAI SAVANT (pronounced hi-a-lie- sa-vant) have been active since 2002. Their list of influences are vast and their sound eclectic, but it's their reggae-slanted post-punk roots that take the foreground in the most recent music of the band. Their genre-bending pop compositions coupled with an obvious love of bass culture have drawn comparisons to everyone from The Clash to The Police, Trenchmouth and Fugazi. Groove-oriented and accessible yet still engaging and challenging to the idea of what punk-derivative music should sound like is what makes THE JAI-ALAI SAVANT a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stale and hype-driven world of independent rock music.

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THE JAI-ALAI SAVANT (pronounced hi-a-lie- sa-vant)'s Friends Comments
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Buck and a Dream





May 13 2008 1:22 AM

thanks for adding us -- greetings and love from the Buck and a Dream Team








h. m. rizzle





Apr 29 2008 2:17 PM

chicago, empty bottle (w/light pollution)

Ben Butter (a.k.a. Uncle Butta)





Apr 29 2008 3:40 AM

Silvie's was niceness. Much respect.

Q: Whose lights were those clipped onto the monitors? Silvie's, or yours?
Stevie Wonder





Apr 27 2008 8:04 PM

Will you guys come play a detroit show please? Show me some love ralph! I promise i'll mention you again the next time i'm on t.v....
Al@rio





Apr 26 2008 1:51 PM

you guys are fucking awesome.
Come to new orleans!
hugorilla





Apr 22 2008 7:34 AM

HAAAAAAAASEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Fine Print Pariah





Apr 21 2008 10:44 AM

Thanks for the friendship! Greetings from Berlin.
FPP
MBAKE G





Apr 11 2008 6:15 AM

Thanks for add !
Mbake G
.L y l í a n a





Apr 10 2008 7:36 PM

Hello thanks for the add. His music is great, I would like to know when coming to the city from Mexico mne encantaria see them play, I hope it will be soon.
bye
Stefan’s Productions





Mar 16 2008 10:26 PM

I dropped by to see what you're up to and the music is still as amazing as I remember it being. Keep up the excellent work.
cortney crime





Mar 10 2008 9:39 PM

hey!!! bring yaselfz to philly!!!!
Dulcamara





Mar 10 2008 8:14 PM

Thanx 4 the add... Great music... loooooooooove it!

Peace and Nutella

N.N.
flooze





Mar 10 2008 5:20 PM

thanking you for the add...

great music, but you don't need me to tell you that ;)

kiss from glasgow
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Mar 6 2008 9:00 PM

NOW PLAYING FOR OUR FRIENDS @ THE JAI-ALAI SAVANT (pronounced hi-a-lie- sa-vant)
Reggae / Punk / Dub

Early Thirties in THE Thousand, by THE JAI-ALAI SAVANT (pronounced hi-a-lie- sa-vant)

WE LOVE THE SONG SO VERY MUCH *****
M-A MAN
C.yNot aka Fidelity Castro





Mar 5 2008 7:27 PM

Yo, new song you played for the Dub Trio show was sick! Hurry up with the new album!
YES! ideasign





Feb 29 2008 5:12 PM

Trish





Feb 29 2008 12:45 PM

You guys Rock! Saw your show on Wednesday and was truly impressed! And thanks again for the pins and magnet! Can't wait to see you again!
ShellBell





Feb 29 2008 7:28 AM

so talented, love your music & passion, you rocked it at Subterranean on Wednesday! looking forward to your next show!
MASALA





Feb 24 2008 3:39 PM

Hi,
have a good day
Aces High Merch





Feb 22 2008 4:12 PM

Thanks for the add! Stuff sounds good. Be sure to check out our blog/bulletins for our February sale!
Mr. Bear...





Feb 21 2008 2:07 PM

hi, thanks for the add, your music is wonderfoul¡¡¡
Voltereta





Feb 19 2008 8:27 AM

Thanks for the add!
oriabel





Feb 19 2008 2:42 AM

merci welcome Oriabel Paris
for her love





Feb 14 2008 10:47 AM

Wonderful music :)! Keep it up you guys!
sethdines





Feb 12 2008 4:03 PM

Please come to California...or Reno, NV more importantly...
The Milwaukee Scene





Feb 11 2008 2:08 PM

killer show on saturday night. looking forward to seeing you guys again soon!
Fla-va Rave!!!





Feb 8 2008 10:47 PM

Have fun in Mil-town... without me!!
Booo for me!
Ä is Ä





Feb 7 2008 4:59 PM

Thank you for your music. I love it.
MusicAll





Feb 7 2008 8:32 AM

hello guys, really nice tunes!

cheers from Brazil!
46&2





Feb 6 2008 6:09 PM

thanks for the add.. you guys' sound is great.
Al@rio





Feb 6 2008 8:02 AM

You guys are fucking great. I just heard of you guys this past week. I really like the sound. Come to New Orleans andn play! lol. Keep it up.
Electric Rudeboyz





Feb 6 2008 12:19 AM

Yo JAI-ALAI!!!


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Peace & Blessings from Poland!!!

BIG UP!!!
Garner (Concert at the Bulex - 29th of may)





Feb 5 2008 2:40 PM

Hey!!
Thanks for the add
Like your style, you're good musicians

Welcome

Garner
The Robert Hughes Experience





Feb 5 2008 9:42 AM

sounds good guys
jamjojo





Feb 4 2008 6:30 PM

thanks for the add
mandyland





Feb 2 2008 9:16 PM

tag.
you're it.
Karma Covered Apple





Feb 2 2008 9:43 AM

Peace & Blessings
Thanks for your friendship
Chicago...a great city
I lived there for a year...73rd & Euclid
I froze my ass off in the winter
Lost 10 pounds from sweating during the summer
I miss it...I'm back in Texas where the mosquitos are the size of ufos
So come see us soon...be blessed
FUNKRETCH





Feb 2 2008 3:35 AM

bulletin 2
Diamonds





Feb 1 2008 11:44 AM

See you soon!
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Scarlet Utopia





Jan 29 2008 9:56 AM

hi J-AS,
thanks for the add.
we dig your brilliant music!
Hats off!
Best
Joe
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Jan 29 2008 7:17 AM

It so seems that every band with any connection whatsoever to The Mars Volta plays good music. This is no exception.

You guys have any plans on visiting Sweden anytime soon?
/Krippa
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