Genres Ska Active until 2003 | Years active 1995-2003 Genre Ska | |
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Albums Before the Revolution, Otis Redding Will Save America, The Politics of Style, Reckless Relations, Stormwarning Members Nick Dempsey, Julien Headley, Clayton Harper Similar The Allstonians, Skavoovie and the Epitones, The Skoidats, The Scofflaws, Stubborn All‑Stars | ||
On tour with the adjusters donnie baguette talks about former band
The Adjusters were a ska, soul & reggae band from Chicago, active from 1995-2003.
Contents
- On tour with the adjusters donnie baguette talks about former band
- The adjusters none but heaven
- History
- Band Members
- Discography
- Songs
- References
The band was known for its fusion of 1960's soul sounds with traditional ska & reggae as well as its progressive political views.
The adjusters none but heaven
History
Formed in 1995 at the University of Chicago, the Adjusters first gained notoriety within the university community before releasing their first album on Chicago-based Jump Up! Records in 1997. The band was notable both for bringing a political message into their music as well as incorporating soul music into the predominantly ska-punk sounds of the midwest ska scene at the time.
The Adjusters played many shows during this period (1997-1998) throughout the midwest and east coast, most numerously with Detroit-based ska-jazz band The Articles and NYC-based The Slackers. The Adjusters' second album "Before The Revolution" was released on Moon Ska Records in 1998, produced by Victor Rice, with a foreword by author Thomas Frank, and several tracks mixed by Jon Langford of the Mekons.
After the dissolution of Moon Records in 2000, the Adjusters' third album "Otis Redding Will Save America" was released on German label Grover Records in 2003. This album was also produced by Victor Rice and the single "Can't See the Light" features German ska & dancehall artist Dr. Ring-Ding.
The band has been inactive since 2003. Drummer/producer Rench went on to front bluegrass-hip hop act Gangstagrass.
Band Members
Daraka Kenric - Vocals
Jessica Basta - Vocals
Matt Parker - Organ (formerly of The Donkey Show)
Jason Packer - Guitar
Rench - Drums, Production
Discography
Studio Albums
The Politics of Style - 1997, Jump Up! Records
Before the Revolution - 1998, Moon Ska Records
Otis Redding Will Save America - 2003, Grover Records
Singles
Michael Manley (7") - 1996, Rosa Luxemburg Records
Rebel Jam (7") - 1998, Black Pearl Records
Collections
Stormwarning - 2002, Grover Records
Songs
None But HeavenBefore the Revolution · 1998
Loose RootsBefore the Revolution · 1998
Number ThreeBefore the Revolution · 1998