The Leeds Gig Guide

Band Biography for The Drastics:

Chicago Dub Massive!
http://www.thedrastics.com

Hailing from Chicago, The Drastics bring a distinctive edge to their take on reggae and dub. The band started out as a strictly instrumental act showcasing exotic winding melodies on strange instruments and live dub effects in the vein of the classic producers. After some early lineup changes, the foundation of the band became the rhythm machine of drummer/producer Anthony Abbinanti and bassist Chris Merrill. They have since added vocalists Fada Dougou and MC Zulu to the mix, broadening the band's already deep musical range.

Current Lineup:
Anthony Abbinanti - drums & percussion/bari sax/studio production
Brian Citro - guitar
Chris Merrill - bass/guitar
Tom Riley - tenor sax/flute/live dub engineer
Bijan Warner - keys/guitar
Andrew Zelm - trombone/melodica
Fada Dougou - vocals
MC Zulu - vocals

Frequent Collaborators:
Elliot Ross - guitar/keys
Kincaid Smith - trumpet
Rich Graiko - trumpet
Jahson - percussion
Charles Gorzynski - soprano & alto sax

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