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Ohio based reggae band Shrub is back! For the first time in over six years, Jay Shrub and Blaine Dillinger (guitarist for the band Hirie) have joined forces. This time they brought us a brand new album, Back to Earth. It was released on Friday, May 15th, 2020. We got an early listen here at Dance Your Face Off, with the chance to review the album as well as interview Shrub about the latest release.
We had the pleasure of chatting with Kevin Offitzer, drummer for Stick Figure and mastermind behind Backstage Music Lessons. Stick Figure was set to embark on another massive run, the ‘Once In A Lifetime Summer Tour’. It was scheduled to begin this month, and span into early August 2020. They released their latest album, ‘World On Fire’ this past August. Collie Buddz, The Movement, and Iya Terra were due to be the supporting acts. All have agreed to stay onboard once the new dates are secured. Backstage Music Lessons however, continues to grow and push forward. We discussed all the details with Kevin, check out the interview below! Keep up on the latest with Backstage Music Lessons and Stick Figure via the links at the bottom!
I had the amazing opportunity to interview El Dub (Lee Walsh) looping artist, and one man band. We talked about his latest album, as well as life during a Nationwide Pandemic due to the Covid-19 Virus. El Dub, whom has kept a very heavy touring schedule for years, has long been blessing the world with his amazing music. Music that is filled with messages of peace, love, positivity, healing and family. If you have never heard of El Dub, I highly suggest you get yourself familiar. However, the real magic, is to catch him live and watch the master at work. He’s known to change his music style to best fit the crowd he is playing for, making him an extremely versatile artist as well. For now, you can catch him on his weekly stream via his Facebook page El Dub Music (details below). Enjoy the interview!
It’s going to be another beautiful weekend in Massachusetts. If you’re looking for something to do, we have just the thing for ya! The inaugural Beach Road Weekend is taking place on Martha’s Vineyard. It’s a three-day music and media festival at Veterans Memorial Park in Vineyard Haven.
As the East Coast roots rock reggae scene grows, there’s some absolute fire coming out of South West Florida. Paradise Coast, Naples, FL to be exact. Named after the area itself, SOWFLO has just dropped their second full length album “New Shoes” on March 15th, 2019. Dance Your Face Off was fortunate enough to review the album, and also interview Jacob Dorris (lead singer/ guitar) about the new album. We gave it quite a few spins here at DYFO, and we’re very impressed.
Ziontific Music Festival was held in Russell, MA., on June 15-17, 2018. Pictured in this gallery is The Elovaters, Roots of Creation, Sun Dried Vibes, and many more bands that performed throughout the weekend.
Photographs of Shaggy performing at the 2018 ShamrockFest. This festival took place in Washington, D.C., on March 17, 2018. Check out his upcoming tour dates with Sting here!
Everyday Life, Everyday People by Slightly Stoopid
Dance Your Face Off was honored to have the opportunity to review Slightly Stoopid’s 9th full length studio album, “Everyday life, Everyday People”. The album will be released later this week, on July 13th courtesy of Stoopid Records and Silverback Music. We were stoked to sit down and listen to it, especially after their last album “Meanwhile…Back at the Lab” (2015) deservingly hit number 37 on the US Billboard top 200 chart. One thing long time fans of the band (passionately referred to as Stoopidheads) already know is their ability to bring together great artist from all kinds of genres. This album is no different with appearances from Don Carlos, Alborosie, Yellowman, Chali 2na, Ali Campbell, and G Love.
Photographs of The Expendables set at Reggae Rise Up Florida 2018. They performed on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.