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: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Combining acoustic…
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…
Win 2 FREE Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Tickets – Buffalo 12.11.2010
The winner has been picked! Thank you all for entering. See you at the show! We have a special contest for our Twitter followers. We’re giving away  two tickets  to Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at Club Infinity in Buffalo this weekend. For those of you living under a rock GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD plays an eclectic blend of roots reggae, dub, and afrobeat. Known for their impeccable musicianship and explosive live shows, they have played 500 shows in the past three years from Vermont to California and everywhere in between. Want your free tickets? Here’s how to enter: Simply Tweet “@BandsThatJam we want to see @GiantPandaDub Saturday in #Buffalo!† (note you must…
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Fall Tour & Free Live Download
As you may have heard last week on our twitter feed New York’s Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad just launched their own live music website www.livepanda.com on September 2nd. The site offers fresh live recordings for purchase and free downloads. LIVE UP!! Volume II is the first LivePanda.com release, consisting of ten tracks recorded during March and April 2010. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad-”Change You” in HD from Hope Alive Media on Vimeo. GPGDS kicked off a three-week North American tour with Australia’s The Beautiful Girls on September 11th. The band is currently playing a handful of dates in the midwest before they take the west coast by storm with 11 back to back nights….
Picture Show: Nateva 2010
15,000 fans descended on Oxford Maine this past 4th of July weekend for the inaugural Nateva Festival. The 3 day festival had performances by Umphrey’s McGee, Further, The Flaming Lips, moe, G.P.G.D.S., John Brown’s Body and many others. Check out these stunning photos by Rich Gastwirt. Do you like the photos? Become a Fan! Pete Stergion likes Rich Gastwirt Concert Photography – www.stageshooter.com Create your Like Badge
Interview: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
Interview by Tyler Curtis Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, a band out of Rochester NY, is making a huge impression on the reggae scene. The band has gone from as many as 7 musicians, to now a 4 piece reggae dub powerhouse, providing you that downright kinky reggae, to that full dub sound. While they may not be considered a “jam†band, they present their audiences with a top-of-the-line good time, and music to match the concert experience. You can catch them at music festivals like Nateva this summer, and they are most likely coming to an area near you on their never ending tour. Interview with bassist James Searl TC: First let me start off…
