Product Description T.U.G.G. is an exciting 4-piece band hailing from Wisconsin's western border. Their music is a fun, danceable mixture of reggae and rock. The band's latest release "Slow Chill" offers listeners a truly remarkable journey into the band's sound. The first track," Mexico" offers a very relaxed, acoustic take on a reggae groove and features a memorable chorus line. The second track, "Revolution" has a positive roots reggae and dub feel to it. The track was produced by the legendary Mad Professor and features vocal collaboration from reggae singer Pato Banton. The third track " Don't you Go" has pop sensibility while evoking a rustic acoustic sound similar to John Butler Trio or Jack Johnson. From the Artist "Tropical feelings pervade when these warm reggae vibrations envelope the melodies and happily bounce along with the wise minded values expressed. Featuring guest musician Pato Banton their jams continue to expand. Hard to believe they are from Wisconsin." Maximum Ink Magazine Madison, WI "T.U.G.G. has developed a large, loyal fan base over the years. They always put on an amazing show and when we did 'Don't You Go' for Play it or Hate it, got an overwhelming amount of positive feedback. These dudes are a must-see!" Ballzer (Night host and Music Director of Z93-La Crosse, WI) "T.U.G.G. is an infectious new sound with very personal songwriting. Their song "Mexico," off their latest EP Slow Chill, is what music all about. If you love freedom, kicking back, and looking for the enjoyment of life, T.U.G.G. is one of the freshest new sounds in music." Tom Gilding General Manager WBSD 89.1 Burlington, WI "These Midwest Reggae Rockers do a very nice job of channeling tropical grooves and breezy melodies in the same vein as Slightly Stoopid and Pepper have before them." The Music Spot Blog "...by the way I watched your MoBoogie acoustic video. It was one of the best I've seen. Nice work!" Jake Bushnell- HB Surround Sound "The west coast of Wisconsin isn't typically thought of as a hotbed of alternative reggae music, but T.U.G.G. has done an admirable job of channeling tropical grooves and breezy melodies coming straight outta La Crosse, I. The vocals are full, the harmonies are rich, the drums are on-point, and the lyrics are yearning." Adam Bissen- Editor Second Supper, La Crosse, WI "I saw the video with you guys in St. Louis w/ Mr. Heinrichs. Great stuff bro! Cant wait to see you guys again!" Chad Hiljie- The Pier Magazine About the Artist The west coast of Wisconsin isn't typically thought of as a hotbed of alternative reggae music, however, T.U.G.G. (pronounced tug) hailing from La Crosse, WI has done an admirable job channeling tropical grooves and breezy melodies and has quickly become one of the Midwest's top draws. The bands sound is described as a fun and danceable mixture of reggae, rock, and ska. The group has always been careful to pay homage to the roots of the music they play, most notably with their song "Revolution" which features production from legendary reggae/dub Producer Mad Professor and a guest vocal appearance from international reggae star Pato Banton. T.U.G.G. has been fortunate enough to share the stage with: Slightly Stoopid, Cage the Elephant, Iration, The Dirty Heads, Karl Denson, Rusted Root, Pato Banton, The Ziggens, The Big Wu, Josh Heinrichs, Tech Nine, Shakedown and many more. They've spent the better part of the last two years earning fans all around the Midwest in clubs, bars, colleges and outdoor festivals with their high-energy live show and loyal fan-base. They recorded their latest album in a basement studio of a small Wisconsin town with none other than one of their musical heroes, Brad Ziggen who's band The Ziggens came to notoriety in the mid-nineties as a member of Skunk Records as well as tour-mates and an ever ready source of song material for Sublime. It just so happens that The Ziggens drummer and T.U.G.G. both call Western Wisconsin home and after a chance meeting they have teamed up to record "Come Sunrise... ", A collection of 13 songs that seamlessly floats between reggae, ska, surf an acoustic music. Released on T.U.G.G.'s own independent record label Last Call Records, T.U.G.G. embarked on a Summer tour to promote the album which found the band playing 22 shows across 10 states, including a stop at the infamous Moboogie Loft in Denver, CO to film acoustic versions of a handful of their songs as so many great acts have done before them. With a Winter Tour under their belt in December/January 2010/2011 the band shows no signs of slowing down. See more