Bands.
Silver Dollar
Members: Skooch - Sax, Vocals
Jimbo - Guitar, Vocals
J-Spliff - Bass, Vocals
King Django - Trombone
Timmay - Drums
Johnny B - Trumpet
Hometown: New Jersey
Years Active: 2007 to present
Bio: Silver Dollar is a collective of like minded musicians with one purpose.....To bring a little traditional Jamaican Ska and Reggae to the Tri-State area.
Originally, the idea was tossed about by Jimbo and Skooch to put together a Ska band that simply covered the Skatalites and other favorites. In time things started to fall into place and the lineup was established once Django, John and Tim joined the band. After initially rehearsing a set of covers, the core of the band decided to start writing some original material and low and behold.....it worked. In June of 2007, Johnny B joined the band on Trumpet to balance out the horn section and add even more of the traditional Jamaican sound that the band thrives on.
With a foundation in the many styles of Jamaican music, Silver Dollar has added some of their other influences liberally to the mix. Ska, Reggae, Rocksteady, Latin Jazz, Soul, Blues and even Surf have all come together to form what is now the Silver Dollar sound.
The band's members have played with Inspecter 7, Skinnerbox, Stereo Freeze, The Hub City Stompers, Stubborn All Stars, The Brimstones, Lime Red, The Boilers, The Cosmic Brotherhood of Ra and more. They enjoy long walks on the Beach, Soul music, good Beer and bad Women. So press your suits and shine you boots because this dance party is about to get started
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