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Seal Beach, California, United States (1995 – present)
Rx Bandits is a four-member band based in Seal Beach, California, United States. Their musical style is an eclectic mix of progressive rock, ska, punk, and reggae deemed groove tech by the band.
The band started out in 1995, amid other popular southern California ska-influenced acts such as Reel Big Fish and No Doubt. Of the original line-up, only singer/songwriter Matt Embree and drummer Chris Tsagakis remain. Their first two releases were recorded with bassist James Salomone and trombonist Rich Balling. Upon signing to Drive-Thru Records, the band released the album Halfway Between Here and There, a straightforward third-wave ska effort, though lyrics in songs such as “Gun In Your Hand” hinted towards the political leanings which would be evident in their subsequent releases.
They are notable for their strong political views, which they share with fans through periodic website posts.
Their live shows are known for being highly energetic, with improvisational jams in between songs. They perform extended versions of many numbers; they fall somewhat short of being a full fledged “jam band,” however it is fair to say that they exhibit musicianship live that is not captured by their recordings.
With 2001’s Progress, the band took a huge step forward musically.
The band started out in 1995, amid other popular southern California ska-influenced acts such as Reel Big Fish and No Doubt. Of the original line-up, only singer/songwriter Matt Embree and drummer Chris Tsagakis remain. Their first two releases were recorded with bassist James Salomone and trombonist Rich Balling. Upon signing to Drive-Thru Records, the band released the album Halfway Between Here and There, a straightforward third-wave ska effort, though lyrics in songs such as “Gun In Your Hand” hinted towards the political leanings which would be evident in their subsequent releases.
They are notable for their strong political views, which they share with fans through periodic website posts.
Their live shows are known for being highly energetic, with improvisational jams in between songs. They perform extended versions of many numbers; they fall somewhat short of being a full fledged “jam band,” however it is fair to say that they exhibit musicianship live that is not captured by their recordings.
With 2001’s Progress, the band took a huge step forward musically.
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The Resignation
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And the Battle Begun
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mcdeece wrote:
Progressive Reggae anyone?
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msuk wrote:
Done.
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pre-s-ton wrote:
i wish the bio didnt start "RX BAndits WAS a four-member..." it makes it sound like they arent together anymore, and who wants to live in a world like that.
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Flynner11 wrote:
Cheers man.
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superradsam wrote:
Flynner11 - the Resignation - there's not a single bad song on there
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Flynner11 wrote:
...And the Battle Begun is superb. Can't get into Mandala. What do I go for next?
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innerenergy wrote:
What Math? ...Rock...
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ihateRBF wrote:
Rock what? ...Math
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sometimeshuman wrote:
Math rock? What...
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Impayley wrote:
love from P-Town - xo
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shit_outta_luck wrote:
They're taking a hiatus from touring
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sansdasjupiten wrote:
Wait, are they really disbanding or stopping making shows? Steve Choi said in an interview that Rx Bandits are NOT disbanding.
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Cosmonaut_ wrote:
So envious of the people who managed to see them live. At least all band members seem to have projects coming up and judging from the one song I've heard from Matt's collaboration with Lisa Papineau we have a lot of great music coming.
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lamexness wrote:
Just saw my very last Rx show ever. One of the saddest/happiest nights of my life.
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trollforjustice wrote:
Saw them this past saturday in Santa Cruz for the first time in about six years...and DAMN I'd almost forgotten how bad they rip it up. Gonna see them in Pomona this saturday and I am SO PSYCHED. Best live band ever; they'll be missed.
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EbonNemesis wrote:
missed their farewell show in Tempe, AZ last month. I will live with that regret for the rest of my life.
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donatss09 wrote:
a thirdwave ska band that later become a math rock band..
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indy02 wrote:
Bummed I missed their farewell tour in Chicago last night. Wish I could have seen them at least once!
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AMAAS wrote:
R.I.P. One of the best live shows around. I'll miss you guys. Sucks you aren't coming to St. Louis on your farewell tour.
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pashelast wrote:
Come to Brazil again, you fuckers!
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News
Daytrotter Session
16 Nov 2011 | from rxbandits.tumblr.com/
Click to Download or Stream at Daytrotter
When
Matthew
Embree sings, “She lives without emotion/It makes me better,
but only for the night,” on the song, “Only For The Night,” the
RX Bandits lead
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Matthew Embree Tours his ME & LP on West Coast with Good Old War - November
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Steve Choi to Fill in on Guitar in Zechs Marquise for December Shows
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Jambase Review: San Francisco - August 7, 2011
29 Aug 2011 | from rxbandits.tumblr.com/
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