Shrub (band)
| Shrub | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | Reggae fusion, reggae rock, hip hop, reggae, ska, acoustic rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | RASTATARI Records |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Jay Shrub Benny Coles Kevin Oliver Josh Altfater Jasen Baskette Lyrical |
Shrub is a seven piece reggae, rock and rap band from Columbus, Ohio. The band features Kevin Oliver former guitar player for George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic.[1] The band released their debut album, Senorita, in February 2010. The band was voted by readers as High Times Magazine Unsigned Band of the Month in September 2010.[2] In September 2013, Shrub released their first full-length album, Highceratops. The album features guest appearances by C-Money of Slightly Stoopid, Dubmatix, and One-Eyed Doll.[3]
Shrub has shared the stage with: The Dirty Heads, Collie Buddz, Rebelution, Yellowman, The Expendables, Kottonmouth Kings, Gov't Mule, Hed PE, Badfish, Scotty Don’t, Marlon Asher, Yonder Mountain String Band, Ballyhoo!, ekoostik hookah, Zach Deputy, Don Carlos, Mighty Diamonds, Tribal Seeds, The Young Dubliners, Passafire, Seedless, Micah Brown, The Revivalists, Fortunate Youth, Big B, Spiritual Rez, Tomorrow's Bad Seeds, Echo Movement, Best Coast, Dinosaur Jr, The Dirty Projectors, Grizzly Bear, Tennis, etc.[4]
History
Shrub formed in February 2010 when founding member Jay Shrub teamed up with Blaine Dillinger (current guitar player for Clear Conscience) to produce and record their debut album, Senorita. The album features the respected artwork of Opie Ortiz from the Long Beach Dub Allstars.[5] The album also features a guest appearance by DJ Rasta Root (former DJ for Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest).[6]
In September 2013, Shrub released their first full-length album, Highceratops. The album features the guitar work of Shrub's latest addition to its full-time lineup, Kevin Oliver.
The band is scheduled to play at the 2014 Reggae In The Hills Festival in Northern California.[7]
Discography
- Senorita, RASTATARI Records (2010)
- Highceratops, RASTATARI Records (2013)
Shrub also appears on the following compilations/albums:
- The album One Big Family 9 from One Big Family Records (2011). The compilation also features: SOJA, Pacific Dub, Pato Banton, Toko Tasi, Jack Maness, Stick Figure, The Expendables, Jon Wayne and The Pain, Josh Heinrichs, and more.[8]
- The song, "Headphones" by Tropidelic on the All Heads Unite album (2012).
Lineup
- Jay Shrub - Vocals
- Benny Coles - Vocals / Bass
- Kevin Oliver - Guitar
- Josh Altfater - Guitar
- Jasen Baskette - Drums
- Lyrical - Vocals