The Slackers - Casbah presents Biography
One of New York's most notable ska bands, the Slackers formed in Brooklyn in 1991 and have played the world over many times since. Their first release was an eponymous self-released album, distributed by Moon Records in 1993 on cassette. Their first real debut is "Better Late Than Never" on moon ska records. Coming out in 1996, this album saw a movement to more traditional ska music, as opposed to their earlier two-tone and garage influences. It was produced by Victor Rice, a noted ska/reggae producer, who also played bass for them at one point. Band members are as follows: Vic Ruggiero - Keyboards, Vocals Jay "Agent Jay" Nugent - Guitar Dave Hillyard - Saxophone Glen Pine - Trombone, Vocals Marcus Geard - Bass Ara Babajian - Drums Former members and contributors: Marq "Q-Maxx 4:20" Lyn - Vocals TJ Scanlon - Guitar Luis "Zulu" Zuluaga - Drums Jeremy "Mush One" Mushlin - Trumpet, Vocals Allen Teboul - Drums Dunia Best- Vocals, Flute Jeff "King Django" Baker - Trombone Tobias Fields - Congas Eric "E-ROC" Singer - Alto Saxophone Victor Rice - Bass Dave Hahn - lead guitar Justin Redekop- Trumpet The next album released was Redlight, on Hellcat Records in 1997. This album solidified their sound and further fixed the line-up. The band released its latest album, entitled Self Medication, in May of 2008.
The Delirians Biography
The Delirians were formed in early 2007 as part of a collaboration between various Los Angeles based musicians from various L.A. based bands. They have performed alongside bands such as The Skatalites, SeeSpot, Chris Murray Combo, The Lions and Bad Manners to name a few. The Delirians (formerly The Steadyrock Easygroove council and Brite spot collective) play a blend of reggae, ska, and funky soul to bring you a one of a kind, original yet familiar sound that is altogether fire for your heart, and ice for your soul.
Ottly Mercer Biography
Summer 2009, in Imperial Beach C.A. a group of close friends bought a Hammond Organ, and set out to create original upbeat Soulful reggae music for people to dance, chant, sing to and strait loosen up for a night of good times. Ottly Mercer is a group of performers that switch instruments throughout the show creating a diverse sound that is truly a one of a kind unforgettable experience. Coming from Imperial Beach C.A. this group shows music lovers how fun reggae music really is. With recent support of some legendary ska musicians Ottly Mercer is planning to break out and create a sound and performance never before heard nor seen.
DJ Boss Harmony Biography
David Orlando, AKA Boss Harmony, is a Los Angeles based DJ and Artist. He started spinning records in 1995 after studying at Otis Parsons, and has earned a reputation for the breadth and depth of his unique and compelling musical selections.