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The LowDown Brass Band is a uniquely strong representation of Chicago Music culture. This talented all horn band leans heavily on dancehall and street beat rhythm, with the energy of conscious hip hop, jazz, reggae, and soul.
ABOUT LOWDOWN BRASS BAND
Fresh off their headlining set at The 2019 Montreal Jazz Festival, LowDown maintains a constant performing and touring schedule throughout the globe. Recent performances include the World Music Fest, Vancouver Jazz Fest, Lagunitas Beer Circus, Chicago Jazz Fest, Frendly Gathering, Alaska's Salmon Fest, Chicago's Do-Division Fest, Wicker Park Fest, Wakarusa, and Cotai Jazz Fest,
Following an ambitious project titled LowDown Sounds, that included a critically acclaimed cameo by Roy Ayers on the track Everybody Loves The Sunshine, LowDown Brass Band is now touring their 2018 hip hop release titled LowDown Breaks featuring MC Billa Camp. This new record steps deeper into refining their unique sound, combining hip hop breaks with live soul samples and deep cut grooves.
ABOUT STOP THE PRESSES
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What do you get when you mix traditional ska, reggae with pop hooks? How about new wave, 2-Tone, and a little punk rock to make things weird? Sounds a lot like Stop The Presses from New York.
Originally formed by Ali Culotta and Danny Portilla, Stop The Presses has come a long way since their early days in Miami. Now based in Brooklyn, the band plans to take over the ska world with their unique sound and energetic live show. In 2019, they released the LP “Money in the Bank”, produced by Agent Jay and featuring Dave Hillyard of The Slackers. At just over 30 minutes, Money in the Bank packs a punch. It has a retro sensibility with a modern edge that any ska fan will love.
2020 brought multiple live streams, collaborative videos, and their “Dub in the Bank” 7 inch release. In 2021, Stop the Presses hit the ground running with an east coast tour, stand out performance at Supernova Ska Festival and the contribution of their single “Make the Best of It” for the Ska-Cares International Compilation benefiting the Alpha Boys school in Jamaica.
This year, Stop the Presses is thrilled to announce “Got It” their 4th studio release this time with legendary Chicago record label Jump Up Records. “A live natural feel, but a big sound with detailed arrangements.”-Agent Jay
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