Labels Righteous Babe Records | Active until 2005 | |
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Years active 1995 (1995)–2005 (2005) Origin Austin, Texas, United States (1996) Albums Vinyl Killer, Mostly Ape, Box Fetish, Battles Olé, Live Members Brian Wolff, Neal McKeeby, Anthony Nozero Genres Instrumental rock, Alternative rock Similar Paris Monster, Sweep the Leg Johnny, Youngblood Brass Band, Triclops!, Rumah Sakit | ||
Drums & Tuba was an alternative rock group from New York City (though the band was originally formed in Austin, Texas). Their sound fuses electronic rock, progressive rock, jazz and occasionally industrial. They were signed to Righteous Babe Records.
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History
The group began as a duo with Brian Wolff and Tony Nozero performing weekend nights for tips on Sixth Street in downtown Austin. Originally the band was called "Just Drums & Tuba" and consisted only of a drummer (Nozero) and tuba player (Wolff), but soon they added a guitarist (Neal McKeeby) to their lineup because they had a hard time finding additional horn players.
Musical style
Their music combined many disparate genres, including jazz fusion, alternative hip hop, and hardcore punk. Their live performances sometimes included McKeeby playing two guitars simultaneously, and Wolff using effects boards as well as his tuba. They have been compared to Sonic Youth, Soul Coughing, the guitar sound of Grateful Dead, Isotope 217, and Tortoise.
Discography
Lineup
Songs
Brain LiatersMostly Ape · 2002
The Donkey and the WalrusVinyl Killer · 2001
MagooMostly Ape · 2002