Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad | Brooklyn Bowl | 12.7.2012
Peter L Spadaro III BROOKLYN, NY – Friday Night at the Brooklyn Bowl is where most bands on the touring circuit wish they could be, and is always a platform for the best live music in New York City. This is especially true when a seasoned, but fresh band like Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad hits the stage with fistfuls of fury. Walking into The Bowl there was a certain buzz in the air, which immediately opened my eyes and got me excited for what was to come. The fellas from Rochester, NY hit the stage giving everything they could. Seeing these guys for the first time- my expectations were none, and boy did that…
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad | Buffalo, NY | 4.27.2012
(Photos by Matthew Buckley) BUFFALO, NY – Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad threw down last Friday night in Buffalo. The band is currently on tour in support of their latest release “In These Times” on Controlled Substance Sound Labs. Buffalo jam band “Slip Madigan” opened the night with an incredible jam filled set that set the tone for GPGDS psychedelic improvisational reggae. The night featured one long set with many songs off the new album. The crowd was also treated to a new yet to be titled song. This was the bands first time playing The Tralf in Buffalo after outgrowing the famed Nietzshe’s night club in the Allentown district in Buffalo. The band is currently in the…
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad “In These Times”
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad‘s new album In These Times is out now on Controlled Substance Sound Labs. The Rochester, NY-based group is currently on tour in support of the release. After the 2006 release of their debut album, Slow Down, GPGDS hit the road and never looked back. On April 10th they released their first electric studio album in six years, In These Times. This is the quintet’s second release on the California-based label Controlled Substance Sound Labs. In These Times consists of 12 tracks that showcase Giant Panda’s psychedelic reggae sound. Bassist James Searl, guitarist Dylan Savage, and guitarist Dan Keller trade off songwriting and lead vocal duties, with backup vocals provided by…
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at Mexicalli Live
(Teaneck NJ) - Rochester NY’s GPGDS Turned out a long single set show at Mexicali Live in Teaneck NJ on Thursday March 8th 2012, and I was there to take a few pictures. I will definitely be going out of my way to see these guys again. Speaking of seeing and hearing, catch them on tour- here are their closest gig dates from their facebook page: GPGDS websitearchive.org page for streaming audio TOUR DATES Wed, March 14 – ROANOKE, VA – Martin’s Downtown Thu, March 15 – BALTIMORE, MD – The 8×10 Fri, March 16 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – North Star Bar Sat, March 17 – WASHINGTON, DC – 9:30 Club w/ The Infamous Stringdusters Thu, March 22…
G.P.G.D.S To Release New Roots Americana Album
New York Road Warriors’ Sophomore Album Explores New Territory For over five years, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s live show has defined the band. Touring relentlessly, the Rochester, NY-based group is sustained by its passion to reinterpret, explore, and expand its music night after night in cities throughout the country. Now, 767 concerts since the 2006 release of their debut album Slow Down, GPGDS is set to release a new album, Country, on January 31, 2012, on the California-based label Controlled Substance Sound Labs. With this release, the quintet has charted new territory and put together a lyrically-driven roots Americana album. Stream Sunshine off the new album: Combining acoustic instrumentation including slide guitar, banjo, harmonica, upright…
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Fall Tour 2011
GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD FALL TOUR New York’s Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad kick off a massive U.S. tour this weekend at The Festy in Nelson County, VA. The quintet plays Chicago and Madison early next week, followed by a Colorado run starting October 14. Their six week co-bill tour with Hawaii’s The Green spans both coasts and places in between. GPGDS has spent pockets of 2011 recording material for a new studio album. Facilitated by longtime sound engineer Joel Scanlon and the recent addition of guitarist Dan Keller, Giant Panda continues to explore new territories of psychedelic roots music and experimental dub. Tour Dates Oct 09 – Roseland, VA – The Festy Experience…
Photos | Equinunk Express Festival | 2011
Sharing in the Groove with Phish at Bethel Woods This past Memorial Day weekend, the folks that host the Equifunk Festival each August opened their gates to the Bethel Woods Phish crowd. Equifunk Express was an all-inclusive and very intimate  tent and cabin camping festival held in Equinunk PA, just 25 miles from Bethel. The lineup was absolutelely stellar, and even served as its own entity as a festival for those not inclined to seeing Phish. The Event was Sold Out, but they are hosting Equifunk in August with The New Deal headlining 2 nights. Lineup: Friday- The Big Dirty (afternoon) Kung Fu (latenight) Saturday- Zongo Junction (afternoon) Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (afternoon) Marco Denevento (latenight) Sunday- Wolf! (afternoon) Bustle in your…
G.P.G.D.S | 2 Nights in Buffalo | 5/31 & 6/1
BUFFALO, NY – Nationally touring reggae band Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad is hosting two special nights of music at Nietzsche’s on Tuesday, May 31st and Wednesday, June 1st. The Rochester-based group has played 500 shows in the past three years, delivering their fresh blend of roots reggae from coast to coast. On May 31st, Buffalo’s own Aqueous will fire up the stage, followed by two GPGDS sets, and a late night analog bass heavy face melting by RootsCollider! Then on June 1st, AudioInFlux opens with their jazz infused soul-wrapped funk, followed by GPGDS, and then a “Chris English Panda Pro Late Night Jam” featuring some heavy funk and improvisation from Pandas and friends! Burkina Faso by giantpandadub Don’t miss this rare two night…
JAM-BOREE 2011 Lineup
ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – Jam-Boree is a 3 day gathering of artists, musicians and fans alike. The Festival takes place in Ellicottville, NY on the weekend of the summer solstice (June 17th, 18th, and 19th.) The 2nd annual festival features BTJ favorites G.P.G.D.S. and Ekoostik Hookah. The Festival also features up and coming Buffalo based bands Aqueous and Peanut Brittle Satellite. 2011 Jam-Boree Lineup Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Breakfast, Ekoostik Hookah, The Family Dinner, Universe Shark, Roster McCabe, The Funky Beets, Aqueous, Little Mountain Band, Peanut Brittle Satellite, Pia Mater, Effective Resolution, Driftwood, Big Money, Whitewoods, and more TBA! The festivals goal is to showcase the expansive pool of talented young musicians and artists…
Introducing: Thunder Body – More Roots Reggae from Upstate NY | Free Download
ROCHESTER, NY – After leaving Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad in 2010 we knew it was only a matter of time before Matt & Rachel would form a new band. Well that time is here. Introducing Thunder Body a brand spankin’ new original roots reggae band with  Matthew O’Brian (GPGDS founder, lead singer), Rachel Orke (GPGDS), Dennis Mariano, Jeremiah Pacheco, and Brian Blatt. The first thing you’ll notice about this is band is that while O’Brian played guitar & vocals in GPGDS he now plays drums & vocals in Thunderbody. We’re glad to see there was enough talent in GPGDS to sustain two bands. The current members of GPGDS have been doing well as a…
