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Badfish – A Tribute To Sublime
The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime continues to channel the spirit of Sublime with a fury not felt for some time. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime’s essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label- driven, mainstream acts. Badfish make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime. They perform not as Sublime would have, or did, but as Badfish does!
Joe Samba (Joe Sambataro) out of Salem, New Hampshire is one of the best kept secrets out of the East Coast. Boasting a vocal range unmatched by peers in the scene, coupled with phenomenal guitar playing and top notch song writing, Joe Samba is well on his way to becoming a household name.
His original blend of upbeat reggae mixed with an energetic pop edge and fusion of soul and funk, is a refreshing and unique approach that places his style in various genres encompassing reggae, ska, rock, alternative and more. Joe has been playing music all of his life fronting various bands over the years. In 2019, his solo project Joe Samba, burst on the scene with the independent release of his debut album The Wrong Impression charted #1 on Billboard’s Reggae Chart. The album garnered support across the country and earned Joe the New England Male Artist of the Year award.
In March of 2021, Joe signed to LAW Records and released his single “Beef,” capturing the deep-rooted reggae influences coupled with his brand of up-beat feel good reggae, rock and ska. His full length sophomore album “Far From Forever” will be available everywhere on June 17th.
Formed in Columbus, OH in the Spring of 2016, The Quasi Kings have quickly “cemented [their] place as the sprawling, multi-instrumental next generation of Columbus reggae.” (Columbus Dispatch). The band, led by brothers Zach (vocals, saxophone, percussion) & Benny Coleman (vocals, bass), varies in age, musical backgrounds, and taste, leading to a worldly & distinctive collage. Their premier offering, 2018’s Throwaway Culture EP, features catchy hooks, tight vocal harmonies, and a unique blend of reggae, rock, and hip-hop. Their latest album, Eye of the Storm, takes things a step further with songs like “Booze”, a raucous Sabbath inspired tune, and the dubby, horn driven “Cut It Out”. Their live shows are high energy, captivating and ever-evolving. The Quasi Kings have had the privilege to play with the likes of Dirty Heads, Steel Pulse, Badfish-Sublime Tribute, Fortunate Youth, Third World, Israel Vibration, The Werks, Dark Star Orchestra, Tropidelic, and more. Visit listen.thequasikings.com/bio for tour dates & more info.