EASY STAR ALL-STARS KICK OFF WEST COAST DUB STEADY TOUR WITH GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD AND TATANKA ON SEPTEMBER 12

When Easy Star Records released Dub Side Of The Moon a decade ago, they never expected the impact that the complete reggae version of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon would have on the world. The album received a groundswell of international press, including praise from Rolling Stone, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, Vibe, and countless other media outlets, while managing to sit on the Billboard Reggae Charts for more than 7 years. On September 16, 2014 (updated release date), the leading independent reggae label will release a special anniversary edition of this classic album with new artwork, an in-depth liner note booklet and two bonus tracks, including “Breathe 2014” featuring additional vocals by Eric Rachmany of Rebelution, Metric Man, and Ruff Scott of the Easy Star All-Stars.

The huge success of Dub Side of the Moon (2003) spawned a popular series of reggae tribute albums by the band, including Radiodread (2006), Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band (2009), and Easy Star’s Thrillah (2012). The Easy Star All-Stars have also released an original EP (Until That Day, 2008), an original album (First Light, 2011), and a remix of Dub Side called Dubber Side Of The Moon (2010). They have toured worldwide over the past decade, playing in over 30 countries on 6 continents.

Coming off of a very successful six country European tour the Easy Star All Stars hit the West Coast for the Dub Steady Tour, with new labelmates Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Colorado’s Tatanka. ESA will be performing Dub Side live in its entirety alongside classic material from the band’s career including original songs and tracks from the other tribute albums. Select shows will also include new animated visuals. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad will be supporting the release of Steady, their first album on Easy Star Records, which comes out September 30.

Dub Side Of The Moon Anniversary Fall Tour
09/06/14 @ Governors Beach Club – New York, NY
09/12/14 @ Crystal Ball Club Casino – Crystal Bay, NV *
09/13/14 @ The Catalyst – Santa Cruz, CA *
09/14/14 @ Unity Fest – Guerneville, CA
09/15/14 @ W.O.W. Hall – Eugene, OR *
09/17/14 @ Jazzbones – Tacoma, WA ^
09/18/14 @ Venue – Vancouver, WA ^
09/19/14 @ Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR ^
09/20/14 @ Slim’s – San Francisco, CA ^
09/21/14 @ Ace of Spades – Sacramento, CA ^
09/24/14 @ House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV ^
09/25/14 @ The Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ ^ (also with Buckwheat Zydeco)
09/26/14 @ Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach, CA ^
09/27/14 @ House of Blues – Los Angeles, CA ^ (also with Arise Roots)
09/28/14 @ The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA ^

* with Tatanka
^ with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad & Tatanka

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