Shrub (band)

Shrub is a seven piece reggae, rock and rap band from Columbus, Ohio. The band released their debut album, Senorita, in February 2010 and was voted by readers as High Times magazine's Unsigned Band of the Month in September 2010.[1] In September 2013, Shrub released their first full-length album: Highceratops.

Shrub
OriginColumbus, Ohio, United States
GenresReggae fusion, reggae rock, hip hop, reggae, ska, acoustic rock, alternative rock
Years active2010–present
LabelsRASTATARI Records
Websitewww.shrublove.com
MembersJay Shrub
Benny Coles
Kevin Oliver
Josh Altfater
Jasen Baskette

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 band features Kevin Oliver, a former guitar player for George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic.[2] Senorita features the respected artwork of Opie Ortiz from the Long Beach Dub Allstars.[3] The album also features a guest appearance by DJ Rasta Root (former DJ for Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest).[4]

The band was voted by readers as High Times magazine's Unsigned Band of the Month in September 2010.[1]

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. It also features guest appearances by C-Money of Slightly Stoopid, Dubmatix, and One-Eyed Doll.[5]

The band was scheduled to play at the 2014 Reggae In The Hills Festival in Northern California.[6]

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, Jul Big Green, etc.[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), which also features vocals by Jul Big Green.

Lineup
  • Jay Shrub - Vocals
  • Benny Coleman - Vocals / Bass
  • Kevin Oliver - Guitar
  • Josh Altfater - Guitar
  • Jay Baskette - Drums
  • Lyrical - Vocals

References
  1. "High Times Magazine". Archived from the original on 2013-12-05. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  2. "George Clinton Official".
  3. "ThePier.org". Archived from the original on 2013-12-05.
  4. "The Northern Express". Archived from the original on 2013-12-06.
  5. Smith, Cary (April 2012). "Shrub - Burning Up the Joint". C Magazine. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
  6. "Reggae In The Hills Official". Archived from the original on 2013-12-06.
  7. "JamsSpace.com". Archived from the original on 2013-12-06.
  8. "Discogs.com".
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