Biography
From http://www.myspace.com/knightsofthedubtable
Knights of the DUB Table combine elements of Reggae, Drum‘n’Bass, Hip-Hop and Rock into their own fusion of Dub flavoured music with powerful high-energy performances that leave the crowds wanting more.
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Since their inception during 2008, they have performed with some of New Zealand’s best-known Reggae/Dub acts Katchafire, dDub and Cornerstone Roots as well as popular Australian Dub outfit, The Versionaries.
Hailing from Hamilton City the original four members Mr Samy'samson (vocals, guitar), Sir Cypher (bass), Sax’imus (MC, sax) and Synth’silion (keys, beats) first met in 2007 while studying music at the Waikato Institute of Technology. During 2008 they joined forces becoming Knights of the DUB Table, and began to craft their sound into something unique. In October 2008 they pulled in Tootz (trumpet) and Dr. Umm who was later replaced by Ridim’ix (drums).
In 2009 alone, the Knights of the DUB Table have gone from strength to strength including supporting major acts at the hugely successful Tribal Pride Music Festival as well as Waikato University O-Week 09, playing Vilagrads Dance Parties, headlining their own gigs, and winning the 2009 York Street Band Experiments.
They have just released their 'Sing It To Me Remix EP', containing remixes from Tiki Taane, Optimus Gryme, The Versionaries and their very own Mr Samy'samson. This is available for free download from www.amplifier.co.nz/artist/52931/knights-of-the-dub-table.html
“These guys have a great style and for me to be apart of their progression is an honor.” - Tiki Taane 2009
“…they’re a treat to watch on stage…a strong element of improvisation, with lengthy, indulgent interludes that raise energy levels among the crowd before they hit the heavy bass lines. The mish-mash of dub, reggae, drum ‘n bass and rock is a surprising one, but it works well…after a high energy, tight two hour set, Knights of the Dub Table proved they can definitely hold their own.” - Gisborne Herald 2009
“Knights of the DUB Table have continued playing shows left, right and centre with some of New Zealand’s biggest reggae and dub acts… From the outside looking in it looks as though you guys are on the brink of something epic”. Mammoth 2009.
Band Members:
Mr Samy'samson (vocals, guitar)
Sir Cypher (bass)
Sax'imus (MC, saxophone)
Synth'silion (keyboards, beats)
Tootz (trumpet)
Ridim'ix (drums)
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.