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T.U.G.G.

About Me

T.U.G.G. is energy and enthusiasm personified. The Wisconsin based band crunches together the sounds ska, rock, reggae, and hip-hop. This melding of music, while powerful, pales in comparison to the interaction between the band and their fans. The band knows that their creative energy both on and off the stage comes largely from their audience. “Being able to release whatever pent up emotion we have as positive energy through live music, and being able to affect people by doing it is indescribable.” “T.U.G.G. is a perfect example of what happens when Reggae/Ska is done the right way....straight from the soul.”- (Bryan Grob, A Sound Unheard) They cite that, “the bands we play with night in and night out have a heavy influence on us. In songwriting, life is our biggest influence. We write what is happening in our daily lives, and we play the emotions.”
Over the years T.U.G.G. has been very honored to have shared the stage with artists like: Slightly Stoopid, Rusted Root, RadioActive, Karl Denson,Trampled By Turtles, Tech Nine, Shakedown, Iration, Part One Tribe, The Big Wu, The Kingston 10, The Dollyrots, Fat Maw Rooney, The Know How, Joseph Isreal, God Johnson, and many man others.
Currently their music is available at www.tuggmusic.com, www.decentxposure.com, www.myspace.com/tugg and at all their shows. To get the latest on the bands powerhouse sound, tour information, or any other tidbits, visit their homepage at www.tuggmusic.com
Johnny Exile Music Video
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Member Since: 15/12/2004
Band Website: http://www.tuggmusic.com
Band Members:

Andy "wordz"- Guitar, Vocals
Jake "opie"- Bass Guitar
Ben "jammin" - Drums
Joe "col."- Guitar, Keyboard

Spliff- Merchandising/Positive Vibe Sr. Tech
General Inquiries can be sent to [email protected]

Influences:
Bob Marley, Sublime, Johnny Cash, Dispatch, G. Love, Operation IVY, RanCid, Jimmy Cliff, Ben Harper, Mad Professor, Barrington Levy, Atmosphere, Van Halen, Sweet Sensi, Evan Williams, MaMa T.U.G.G., DUB Reggae, BECK, Jimi Hendrix, Umphrey's McGee, Big Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beatles, Snoop, Nirvana, Social Distortion, The Police, Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., Mos Def, Talib Kwali, Iron Maiden, Jurassic 5, Dr. Dre, Pink Floyd, Geroge Clinton, Tool, Primus, Grateful Dead, Sex Pistols, The MisFits, Phish, Black Urhu, Toots and The Maytals, Peter Tosh, King Tubby, Lee "Scratch Perry, Tenor Saw, Desmond Dekker, The Wailers, Yellowman, Half Pint,
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Sounds Like:
Heavenly sounds.....

Record Label: Last Call Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Mr. Mutton

Hey everyone.....Just wanted to let you know we recently had Reggae/Dancehall artist Mr. Mutton in the studio with us recording 2 songs that will be on the next T.U.G.G. albumMr. Mutton was an amazing...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:59:00 GMT

UW-Oshkosh

We played a show at UW-Oshkosh last Thursday.  Thanks to all who stuck around, we had a great time.It was quite an adventure getting to the show.  Our van didn't start in La Crosse, so we ca...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:41:00 GMT

Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands

What's up all?  We have entered the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands.  Check out the player on this page, there's some different tunes.  Go to www.battleofthebands.com and vote for us...y...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:24:00 GMT

Updates

Hey all, First and foremost, we just wanted to thank you all for the support, we appreciate it.  We're having a blast playing shows, and for those we haven't seen, we're looking forward to gettin...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Apr 2006 22:13:00 GMT

Check out this event: Warehouse Rocks! T.U.G.G. and SHAKEDOWN

Hosted By: T.U.G.G.When: Tuesday May 02, 2006 at 7:00 PMWhere: The WarehouseLa Crosse, WI 54601USDescription:T.U.G.G. Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:43:00 GMT

****West Coast Tour JOURNAL****

Hey everyone, Andy here: Well our annual West Coast tour went very well this year and I thought I'd write a little about it and thank everyone that helped us out.  The tour started in Hollyowood ...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Feb 2006 07:35:00 GMT

T.U.G.G. Street Team!

Hey Everyone,First off, thanks for the support, we appreciate it more than you know. In the coming months, T.U.G.G. will be travelling as far and as often as possible.  We need people to spr...
Posted by on Tue, 20 Sep 2005 12:46:00 GMT