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Drums & Tuba
12+ albums
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Drums & Tuba is a three piece band from Austin, TX consisting of Tony Nozero (drums, percussion, electronics), Brian Wolff (tuba, trumpet, trombone) and Neal McKeeby (guitars). Even when performing at full-tilt, the magic of Drums & Tuba's music is in its subtleties. Tempos and dynamics are emphasized. Laptop noises swim in the background. Tubas, guitars and drums have engrossing conversations. After 11 years, seven full-length albums, two EPs and hundreds of shows, the trio has gelled into a seasoned musical entity with a decidedly unique vision—to take carefully-constructed rock grooves and translate them through a wide array of instruments and electronics. In today's world of countless musical formats, demographics and stereotypes, the importance of bands like Drums & Tuba is immeasurable. The band takes its wildly diverse musical backgrounds and creates a sound that is entirely its own—full of catchy, groove-based songs. This aptly named trio deftly defies categorization by naturally involving an expanse of musical influences into its peculiar lineup. Over the span of one song, you'll hear dashes of Ornette Coleman, strains of Led Zeppelin, touches of Amon Tobin and a pinch of King Crimson. Drums & Tuba's latest effort, Battles Olé, puts a delightfully dark spin on the cheerful formula of previous records, and features an unexpected twist—the first-ever vocal track in the band's history. Nozero's snarling voice appears on the opening "Two Dollars." The song builds like
