John Brown's Body

John Brown's Body New Release And Tour

Source: Curtis Bergesen
September 4, 2012

“JBB IN DUB" OUT SEPTEMBER 18 ON EASY STAR RECORDS It's been four years since groundbreaking reggae band John Brown's Body last put out a record, 2008's “Amplify," which debuted at #1 on Billboard's Reggae Chart. The wait for new music is over, as the octet will release an EP of mostly instrumental dub, “JBB In Dub," on September 18th. Two days later the band kicks off their fall U.S. tour at One Pelham East in Newport, RI. The four-week ...
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John Brown's Body East Coast Tour

Source: Curtis Bergesen
May 8, 2012

On May 10th, progressive reggae band John Brown's Body kicks off a ten-date east coast tour. The octet will be releasing new studio material later this spring. In the past three years, John Brown's Body has completed first-ever tours of New Zealand, the UK, and Europe. Their latest album, “Amplify," debuted at #1 on Billboard's Reggae Chart. Quote from drummer Tommy Benedetti: “We have a bunch of new music in the works... five dubs and an unreleased fan favorite are ...
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John Brown's Body:Amplify

Source: JamBase
November 23, 2008

By: B. Getz

There have been many changes since we last heard a studio offering from John Brown's Body. In three years, we've seen several new members join the group, along with the departure of two founding members, guitarist/vocalist Kevin Kinsella and the late bassist Scott Palmer (RIP). The new record, Amplify (Mri), is the first record that Elliot Martin has taken control of, and the new collection adds his unique flame and righteous steez to the music. Amplify is ...
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