Biography
T.U.G.G. is an exciting 4-piece band hailing from Wisconsin's western border. Their music is a fun, danceable mixture of reggae and rock and roll. The bands latest release Slow Chill offers listeners an exciting and fun journey into the bands alternative reggae sound.
"TUGG has developed a large, loyal fan base over the years. They always put on an amazing show and when we did 'Don't You Go' for Play it or Hate it, got an overwhelming amount of positive feedback. These dudes are a must-see!"
Ballzer (Night host and Music Director of Z93-La Crosse, WI)
"TUGG is an infectious new sound.....very personal songwriting and the song "Mexico," off their latest EP Slow Chill, is what music all about...if you love freedom, kicking back, and looking for the enjoyment of life, TUGG is one of the freshest new sounds in music--and you will love "Mexico." And "Don't Let Go" kicks too--in a nice, laid back way...check TUGG out of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and they will be in your head!" Tom Gilding General Manager WBSD 89.1 Burlington www.wbsdfm.com
"T.U.G.G. is what happens when reggae/ska is done right...from the soul, these guys just write great songs..." Bryan Grob - The Nestor Tavern
TUGG RECIPE:
2 cups of reggae
1 cup of ska
1 stick of funk
1 lb of raw energy
4 highly talented musicians
1 modified mini bus
Preparation: Take the reggae, ska, and stick of funk and combine them in a bowl. Whip it until the mixture is a smooth and frothy blend of unbelievable "Midwest Magic".Take this sweet concoction and drizzle atop the four musicians until they're completely coated.
Influence the musicians with a dash of: Sublime, Bob Marley, Rancid, Toots and the Maytals, Lee “Scratch†Perry, Mad Professor,The Specials, and George Clinton. Place the band in recording studios with widely known reggae artists like Jah Teff and Pato Banton and the legendary mastermind Dub Producer, Mad Professor.
Let this sweet reggae influenced rock and roll simmer slowly.
Place the band into the mini bus and ship them off on nationwide tours. Book shows with other musicians like:
Slightly Stoopid, Rusted Root, RadioActive, Karl Denson,Trampled by Turtles, Tech Nine, Shakedown, Iration, Part One Tribe, The Big Wu, The Kingston 10, The Dollyrots, Fat Maw Rooney, The Know How, Joseph Israel, God Johnson, Pato Banton and many more.
As prepared, T.U.G.G. will serve all those willing to listen and leave them begging for the recipe!
The band is looking forward to an exciting 2009 with the release of their 4th studio effort, a 6 song EP entitled "Slow Chill" which will be released in June. It is an exciting batch of songs including the track "Revolution" which was produced by the legendary Mad Professor and includes vocal collaboration with reggae/dancehall great Pato Banton.
Instrumentation
Andy "wordz"- Vocals, Guitar
Jake "opie"- Bass Guitar
Ben "jammin"- Drums
Joe "col."- Lead Guitar, Keyboard
Discography
Fill The Tank-2005
"Gang of Fools" Demo-2006
The Stash-2008
Slow Chill- 2009
Links
| http://www.tuggmusic.com |