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Artist:The Dub Captains

Genres:
  • Indie
  • Pop
  • Rock
Melbourne, VIC

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Track: Watertight by The Dub Captains
Track: WatertightGenres:
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  • Rock
  • Roots
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Track: One More Night by The Dub Captains
Track: One More NightGenres:
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About

NEW ALBUM OUT NOW! http://thedubcaptains.bandcamp.com/album/cool-change More Badfinger than Bob Marley, Melbourne’s premier ‘Pseudo-Reggae’ band rock effortless through a thick gumbo of different genres and influences from Beatles-era British pop to the Jamaican dance music of their namesake. Cementing these disparate elements for the locally-renowned 13 piece group (and keeping their feet planted firmly in Reggae territory) are the catchy male/female melodies, huge horn section, heavy bass and staccato guitar/ organ chords that characterize The Dubbies' familiar sound. Since stepping out in their current incarnation in 2011, the Plastic-Soul juggernaut have performed countless headline shows, festival slots and some choice supports including opening for the likes of multi Grammy-winner Ziggy Marley. Reviews: “With a reggae influence, which singer Hamish Knight’s vocals handles with pure aplomb, these boys and girls are like a touring party of pleasure.” – Get Shot Magazine “Before ...

Members

Hamish Knight - Vocals Josh Bridges - Vocals
Cavaquinho Clara Adams - Vocals
flute Laura Mclennan - Vocals Jim Grimwade - Bass Spencer Skehill - Rhythm Guitar Lachlan Barratt - Lead Guitar James Hampton - Keyboards Dave Szental - Drums Lauren Patullo -Trombone Gabby Ibbot - Trumpet Gemma Brett - Trumpet Fiona Lockie - Baritone Saxophone

Sounds Like

The Police, Fat Freddy's Drop, Badfinger, Bob Marley, The Black Seeds

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