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History

Drums and Tuba was originally formed sometime in 1995. Tony Nozero (drums) and Brian Wolff (tuba) were working at an unhealthy health food store in Austin, Texas making smoothies together when they came up with the idea of creating a stripped-down marching band (the best laid plans often go astray). Tony had played drums for many years in a variety of rock, punk, and jazz bands. Brian had just recently discovered the tuba (having played trumpet and trombone previously), and was just beginning to explore the possibilities of the instrument.

Drums and Tuba has played in all kinds of venues and all kinds of situations from tiny shows to crowds of over six thousand and to the continuous surprise of Tony, Brian, and Neal the music always goes over well. An old union worker in Providence, Rhode Island will even praise the band. Says Wolff, "the kind of person who I expect to tell us 'what the hell are you guys doing up there and whose dumb idea was it anyway' will tell us, 'that was nothing like I expected but I really dug your sound.' And that's the kind of thing that makes me realize we're on to something-- when someone who is completely not into experimental music of any kind enjoys what we do simply because it's good music, not because it's impressive or complicated, but just because it sounds good."

The band plays a variety of different sounding music, encompassing rock, funk, punk, electronica, and other styles. All the music is extremely rhythm-oriented, with Nozero's drums taking front and center. All three instrumentalists will at one time or another play both rhythmically and melodically. Sometimes the guitar is a rhythm instrument and sometimes it carries the melody, and often it does both at the same time. Either McKeeby will play two guitars at once or Wolff will sample him live. The band does a lot of live sampling (nothing is prerecorded), using a variety of digital delay machines. For instance, McKeeby will start a song with a riff and before you know it he's been sampled and has moved on. With the addition of more live samples, the group is able to create songs with dense layers of sound. The tuba can lay down a bass line and then, with the use of a variety of guitar pedals and delay machines, play a swooping melody over the top of the ensuing groove. In addition, this frees up Wolff to play the trumpet as well. Thus, the band is far more than the sum of its parts. All this is done with the express purpose of serving the song. It is all founded in the basic fundamental principles of music. Drums and Tuba is not a gimmick.

Drums and Tuba has played hundreds of shows all over the United States opening for such acts as Ani DiFranco, Galactic, uze Jsme Doma, Daniel Johnston, and Spaceheads. They have completed four full length cds, one cd ep, one vinyl seven inch, one music video, a whole slew of compilations, and a variety of movie soundtracks.

Drums and Tuba is:

Tony Nozero..Drums

Neal McKeeby...Guitars

Brian Wolff....Tuba

I will confirm with D&T managment and Babylon if you want me to. There is nothing in the contract with D&T to suggest they have any expected exclusivity on vending. I will ask them as a curtosy, but I think you will be able to setup if you want to. Of course if you would rather get shit faced and have a tuba gooify your soul, I can apreciate that

I saw the end of the show, I was pretty impressed. That stand up bass was killer. As usual, the show was over way to early.. freakin Zaphods........

It is time to begin the hype

Erik Truffaz

June 22, 2002

Babylon

Erik Truffaz, the brilliant French trumpeter, whose amalgam of electro-acoustic fusion, combustible dance rhythms and jazz tonalities, is once again doing something new.

Following his US debut, The Mask, and the adventurous remix record, Revisité, Truffaz has delved even further into his muse to create Mantis, his most intense and satisfying recording yet. The culmination of years working with his equally visceral quartet, Mantis finds the trumpeter composing the bulk of the compositions and collaborating with three renowned musicians new to his impressionist music. Extending Truffaz’s potent improvisations and surreal, rhythm-drenched compositions, Mantis places the trumpeter in the forefront of the creative improvisation scene.

Check out his tour dates..... he goes London UK, NY, Ottawa, Toronto...... Istanbul?

http://www.bluenote.com/artistpage.asp?ArtistID=3662&tab=2

How did we get so lucky to have him play Babylon?

Anyone want to go to Hartford anyway?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

as if

I got 10 more months of school that a reunion would severly fuck up! Thank god he doesen't give exact and confirmed dates until November..... hmmm Hartford is doable..... I'm gonna book a hotel room right now!!!

Best villan.... John Lithgow (Raising Cane, Cliffhanger)

He is as evil as he is funny

hahaha

Hmmmm.... Heather was in a pretty good mood... actually, as I recall, she was buying me shots and drinking pretty hard.

I'm sure it is all cool, I will confirm it for you. I think a regular Reggae night presence would be perfect for you, but you can count on Saturday for sure

Hey Booche

That MMW tape you gave me has Trey sitting in.... thanks man... killer

ohhhh man.... I feel like shit

Thanks guys, you rule.

Daveyboy? Did you make it home alright? .... Are you feeling as bad as me? So much for Jagr being a pick me up... I'm going back to bed.

Special thanks to Howler for the custom bday card.

HAHAHAHAHA

"Hockey is basicaly soccer on speed"

Love it!

NARC!

The first time I saw Big Sugar I was blown away... they smoked, I remeber them doing a cover of If a 6 were a 9, it lasted 20 minutes and rocked Barrymores to the ground, everytime I have seen them since, they have gotten worse and Gordie has gotten cheesier! I wouldn't make an effort to see these guys again, I give up

Sloth: BradM nailed the signature quote, that Nike commercial has been trapped in my head for a while now...... "Hey glory B... the funks on me.... keep that funk alive!" Sorry bro, I would love to make your year.

POG: Nice choice, I'm all about the Word these days.... the tough part will be choosing which show is better (then giving you the other one )

No more fucking whinning Sens fans! It is over! We loose again! Therapy starts on Monday

Wow

HEllllllllll Yeahhhhhhhh

What a great show, right from the first tune. Craig steps up to the mic "this is a song called Ohh Yeahhh" the crowd replies as one "Ohhhhhhh YEahhhh" That set the tempo for a furious night of jams. The new lineup us awsome, the new drummer has some serious groove and the single guitar allowed me to really hear the keyboards for the first time. I am forever more impressed with Craig as a frontman, what a rock star stage pressence he has and I was shocked at how he nailed Roger Watter when covering Pigs!

A little birdy told me that all GTB JSB shows are now set blenders.... including CTMF.... enjoy!

Quote of the night

"I haven't even spent $20 and I'm fucking hammered!"

the Sloth

Ferriswheeler tonight @ Babylon!

Fuck me!

Can't anything go fucking right!

What a sad ass performance, we deserve to loose.

Alright POG here is what is currently taking up space on my HD

Galactic 2002-02-05 Opera House Toronto

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe 2001-12-31

Phish 1998-08-09

Phish 2000-10-07

Phish 1997-08-06

Phish 1999-09-11

tND 02-01-16 Hamilton

The Word 2002-01-14

The Word 2002-01-15

Do your worst

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

P.S. Jimmy Swift kicked major ass tonight!

Dammit sloth!!! you have my papers!

No... just one long set

Tour announcements were for Barrymore in Ottawa for the fall and a summer date in Toronto

IF all goes well, I will be in your face with my Sens road jersey, otherwise, don't talk to me!

How to spot a bandwagon fan

1. They don't watch the regular season

2. They don't pay attention to the game but take glory in the results, if favorable.

3. They couldn't name a third line player if their life depended on it.

4. They won't feel the loss when their team gets bounced

5. They don't own a jersey

Sweet, anyone who wants to watch the game at Casa del Beagle is more than welcome

BradM is right.... wide open toaster field with the heavy favorite on the DL .... your early favorites are Sloth and Jaybone.... depending how the game ends of course.

Here is a fun game....

You have a budget of $100,000 who do you book?

here is my festival....

day 1... Jazz

MMW $15,000

Charlie Hunter $10,000

Herbie Hancock $20,000

day 2... Jam

Moe. $20,000

Disco Biscuits $7,500

Galactic $7,500

Day 3..... funk

Maceo Parker $15,000

Soulive $7,500

Now that would be sweet!! yes I know I'm over budget..... bite me

Jambolaya at the Bayou Jambolaya......

As I recall this was a great show!

Thanks Harpua..... can't wait to get hold of the last Downtime show!

I look forward to finaly catching a wheeler show.... good luck dave-o