New York Road Warriors’ First Electric Studio Album In Six Year

For over six years, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s live show has defined the band. Touring relentlessly, the Rochester, NY-based group is sustained by its passion to reinterpret, explore, and expand its music night after night. giantpandadub.com

After the 2006 release of their debut album, Slow Down, GPGDS hit the road and never looked back. On April 10th, they will release their first electric studio album in six years, In These Times. This will be the quintet’s second release on the California-based label Controlled Substance Sound Labs.

In These Times consists of 12 tracks that showcase Giant Panda’s psychedelic reggae sound. Bassist James Searl, guitarist Dylan Savage, and guitarist Dan Keller trade off songwriting and lead vocal duties, with backup vocals provided by drummer Chris O’Brian, and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Lipp. The album was mixed by Atlanta-based producer Billy Hume (Nas, STS9, Ludacris, Josh Ritter), and dubbed by the band’s long-time engineer Joel Scanlon.

In These Times explores a variety of emotions and themes, from the feel good, sing along vibe of “Change You,” to the political anthem “Pockets.” Guests on the album include Hawaii’s The Green, contributing backup vocals on “All Night Music,” and John Brown’s Body’s horn section on “Next Best Explosion,” and “Healing.” “I think it would be fair to say that this is the album that long-time Panda fans have been waiting for” says Chris O’Brian.

In These Times follows the bands’ lyrically-driven roots Americana album, Country (released January 31, 2012).  Combining acoustic instrumentation including slide guitar, banjo, harmonica, upright piano, percussion, and bass, Country showcases songs as they were first created: on the road, riding in the van, and jamming backstage. “Like early Wilco, with a healthy powdering of the stuff that made Gram Parsons’ music so deeply moving, “Country” is a gorgeous collection of Americana ditties.” - The Buffalo News

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad is on tour now in support of their new release

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad - U.S. Tour Dates
March 22 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Putnam Den
March 23 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground Showcase Lounge
March 24 - Portland, ME - Port City Music Hall
March 31 - Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall
April 10 - Worldwide - Acoustic Live Streaming House Concert
April 20 - Denver, CO - City Hall
April 27 - Buffalo, NY - Tralf Music Hall
April 28 - New Paltz, NY - SUNY New Paltz “Rock Against Racism”
May 03 - Northampton, MA - Pearl Street Ballroom
May 04 - Reading, PA - Brass Lantern
May 05 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
May 06 - Newark, DE - Mojo Main
May 10 - Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop
May 11 - Chicago, IL - Martyrs
May 12 - Chicago, IL - Martyrs
May 17 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs
May 25 - Newmarket, NH - The Stone Church
May 26 - Greenfield, MA - StrangeCreek Campout
July 13 - Lone Tree, IA - Camp Euforia
July 22 - Painesville, OH - Painesville Party In The Park
July 28 - Girard, PA - The Gathering @ Chaffee’s
Aug 04 - Sterling, NY - Sterling Stage String Fling
Additional Dates TBA

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