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On The Verge

Rubblebucket (Relix Revisited)

Boston, Mass.
African Influenced Polyrhythmic Dance-Rock
www.rubblebucket.com

“If you call us an Afrobeat band, I think you’ll piss off a lot of purists,” admits trumpeter and bandleader Alex Toth about his eclectic, world-influenced ensemble Rubblebucket Orchestra. “We’re doing something new with funk, rock and Afrobeat—there’s definitely something jazzy about it.” Though the outfit’s personnel often rotates, the group is anchored by saxophonist/lead vocalist Kalima Traver —who left John Brown’s Body with Toth in 2007 to focus on Rubblebucket—and percussionist Craig Myers, who moonlights in Mike Gordon’s solo band. The band recorded and released its debut Rose’s Dream after being together for only two weeks and has built a reputation for euphoric live shows through relentless touring in support of its latest 2009 release. “Having the JBB and Mike Gordon connections have helped give legitimacy to the project,” Toth says of Rubblebucket’s visibility, which has increased on the heels of its new self-titled record. “Getting off the ground has been such an incredible and difficult feat and we’re finally at a spot where it’s working on its own.”

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Glory Reinstein August 21, 2011, 14:57:51

Great band! Heard them at the GPN Festival—Burlington, VT Waterfront.

Talula Vinnaea Tosconie August 25, 2011, 07:10:42

They were the hit of High Sierra 2 years ago! Amazing live show! -Island in the Bay, CA.

ken September 14, 2011, 16:52:31

great music..Alex and company played horns on the Phila band Three Legged Fox’s 2nd record..“Not as Far”.met him at the studio session….and he gave me a Rubblebucket disc….been listening ever since!!

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