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Flobots are an alternative rap/rock band from Denver, CO. They consist of Jonny 5 (vocals), Brer Rabbit (vocals), Mackenzie Roberts (viola), Jessie Walker (bass), Andy Guerrero (guitar), Joe Ferrone (trumpet) and Kenny Ortiz (drums). The band became popular in 2008 when their singles “Handlebars” and “Rise” became hits on American alternative rock radio.
When a pair of quick-witted emcees joins forces with a battle-hardened, groove-fusing rhythm section, a classically trained violist and trumpet player, the result is a sound that explores and expands the frontiers of live hip-hop. Progressive in both style and message, the band’s ability to drop from symphonic rock-infused crescendos into stripped-down string-laden breakbeats has earned Flobots a reputation for both originality and authenticity.
After originally forming as a side project in 2005, Flobots brought together Emcee’s Jonny 5 and Brer Rabbit with violist Mackenzie Roberts, guitarist Andy Guerrero, bassist Jesse Walker, trumpet player Joe Ferrone, and drummer Kenny Ortiz. By the end of the year, it was clear that the band’s refreshingly positive message and nontraditional instrumentation gave it both a universal appeal and a marketable buzz factor. Whether sharing the stage with jam bands, indie rock acts, or hip-hop groups, Flobots won the crowds and quickly reached a tippping point to became one of Denver’s most influential bands.
When a pair of quick-witted emcees joins forces with a battle-hardened, groove-fusing rhythm section, a classically trained violist and trumpet player, the result is a sound that explores and expands the frontiers of live hip-hop. Progressive in both style and message, the band’s ability to drop from symphonic rock-infused crescendos into stripped-down string-laden breakbeats has earned Flobots a reputation for both originality and authenticity.
After originally forming as a side project in 2005, Flobots brought together Emcee’s Jonny 5 and Brer Rabbit with violist Mackenzie Roberts, guitarist Andy Guerrero, bassist Jesse Walker, trumpet player Joe Ferrone, and drummer Kenny Ortiz. By the end of the year, it was clear that the band’s refreshingly positive message and nontraditional instrumentation gave it both a universal appeal and a marketable buzz factor. Whether sharing the stage with jam bands, indie rock acts, or hip-hop groups, Flobots won the crowds and quickly reached a tippping point to became one of Denver’s most influential bands.
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Fight With Tools
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Stand Up
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Fight With Tools (UK Version)
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Handlebars (UK Radio Edit)
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Stand Up
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Combat
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Mayday!!!
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Fight With Tools
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Rise
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The Rhythm Method (Move!)
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Same Thing
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There's A War Going On For Your Mind
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Never Had It
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Anne Braden
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We Are Winning
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Shoutbox
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Pricey85 wrote:
Ace Ace Music
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Ol_dirty_btard wrote:
Communism will never work because it flawed in theory. The Dialectic that Marx used couldn't actually reach Communism itself because he could not find the antithesis for Socialism.
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ThePrio wrote:
The lyrics aren't anti-corporate they're socialistic.
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merrari wrote:
Where's D。A。R。E。？I like that song the most.
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merrari wrote:
ジェミー！！！コロンバスのショーを絶対見に行くわよ！フローバッツって大好きです！
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Schfifteh wrote:
Fight With Tools!
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MindlessMachina wrote:
Anti-corporate lyrics on a corporate label. Not impressed...
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sarahabdel wrote:
CANT FUCKIN WAIT to see you guys in columbus!!! Slightly Stoopid the week before too, it's gonna be a sick concert run for me!! :)
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Jamesismynamo wrote:
The Moon is one of my top 5 favorite rap/hip hop songs ever.
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Lawlieta wrote:
<3
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robingrell wrote:
awesome
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ThePrio wrote:
Spiritual successors to Rage Against the Machine. With dat violin.
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swamp_inside wrote:
any new stuff?
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MikisTurelio wrote:
I'm not a fan of rap music, but this band rules, mostly 'cause of lyrics.
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cheesefries1 wrote:
yes
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poker_hontas wrote:
great music
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antonoowka wrote:
they're really cool.
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NiggatoMan wrote:
Well it is on the list, but I meant it should be way higher. :<
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NiggatoMan wrote:
I love all their songs, but Iraq should be on the list/higher.
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Red-forever wrote:
I remember when these guys came about in Denver. They where a big hit then and they are are a big hit now.
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Flobots
Pop's, Sauget, Illinois, St Louis, United States
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The Basement, Columbus OH, United States
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Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights, Cleveland, United States
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News
Wave Shirt
9 Oct 2009 | from flobots.com
now Available in our sTore… this shirt may or may not contain cryptic messages.
you wilL Also be able to fiNd thIS on our FALL TOUR…
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FALL TOUR 2009
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FALL TOUR DATES & More!
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New Shirt: Brer Rabbit
25 Sep 2009 | from flobots.com
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