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About Me

This album has been three years in the making. The idea came about shortly after Scott joined JBB in late 2002. We wanted to make a record that was inspired by the militant rhythms of Sly & Robbie as well as the cutting edge dj tactics of Cut Chemist. The album would be recorded and mixed in Boston by Joshua Driscoll and would feature the awesome skills of our good friend Mr. Rourke. We did two late night sessions at Wellspring sound and then sent the tracks out to an army of talented musicians in and around Boston. Josh mixed 7 songs and then Scott took them in to Alex Perialis at Pyramid Sound in Ithaca for Mastering. We thought it was all ready to release when Josh's friend Chris Wilson at Heartbeat records remarked that we should do a few more sessions and compile a full length disk. Over the course of 2 or 3 more sessions (must have been the Jameson) we wrote and recorded about 12 more bass and drum grooves. The tracks were again dispensed to musicians and mixed by Josh. During this time Scott was diagnosed with Cancer. Throughout his battle he continued to champion the cause and share his vision for the Guvna Dub Sessions. It took a little while to get everything just right, but here it is! Scott, this is for you brother. Thank you for the music, the friendship, and thank you for this record.You will never be forgotten. - Tommy

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Member Since: 7/2/2007
Band Members: Scott Palmer-Bass| Tommy Benedetti-Drums, beer bottles| Johnny Trama - Guitar| Mike Keenan - Guitar| Nate Richardson - Guitar| Steve DiGregorio - Keyboards| Chris Welter - Keyboards & Trumpet| Joshua Driscoll - Keyboards & Percussion| Alex Beram - Nyabingi Drum & Trombone| Lee Hamilton - Saxaphone| Dan Delacruz - Saxaphone| Mister Rourke - Turntables| Axel Foley - Turntables | Joshua Driscoll - Recording and Mix| Mang Dub - Disinformation Dub

Influences: Ganja and electronics.
Sounds Like: Mel Blunt from OK Player says:
"Crisp snares, warm mellow horns, rude guitar licks and feathery keys set things off. A little hip-hop DNA spliced with chants afire layered over a bass line seemingly birthed by Dangermouse intrinsically meld into the molten rhythms of "Me No Bow." And this is only the beginning of JBB’s The Guvna Dub Sessions. Aforementioned musical description aside, the artists refer to many songs on the project as bass ad drum grooves." 3 out of 5 AFROS

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Emily Youssef from CMJ says:
Initially formed in as a side project of reggae group John Brown's Body, Guvna—bassist Scott Palmer, drummer Tommy Benedetti, keyboardist/percussionist Joshua Driscoll and a host of horns and guitars—quickly settled into their own distinct rhythm. Influenced equally by the prolific production duo Sly And Robbie and turntablist Cut Chemist, Dub Sessions rolls through 14 tracks culled from the best of Jamaican-inspired styles. Sultry guitar and steamy horns slow the opener "Turbo Dub" and set the pace for the focused-yet-laid-back album. DJs Mister Rourke and Axel Foley provide quick turntable chops and scratches throughout the record, especially pleasing on "Me No Bow" and "Fistful Of Dub." But Guvna doesn't shy away from rock 'n' roll, either. Palmer plucks out a bass line reminiscent of Led Zeppelin's "Heartbreaker" on "Karmaggeddon," while "Snakebite" employs the kind of guitar riff almost certainly aided by a sweaty, furrowed brow and an open mouth.
Record Label: BUY
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Record. Same Name?

Work continues on the new record. It's moving much faster than the first Guvna Dub Sessions. More live Dub. Less tweaky computer shit. 10 Basic tracks are the bag. Something that has been weighing on ...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:33:00 GMT

Recording a new record

Guvna Dub Sessions has begun recording again. Sadly the vibes are different. Our late brother Scott Palmer isn't with us this time around. His fat bass lines aside, I truly miss his dark humor, intell...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:04:00 GMT