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The Transmitters
Reggae / Ska / Soul

"Don't Trade the Old For the New"

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia
United States

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Last Login:  7/23/2008
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   The Transmitters: General Info
Member Since12/9/2005
Band MembersMark D - drums, vocals
Larry Hinkle - guitar
Mo Marsh - percussion, vocals, melodica, trumpet, Harmonica
John Buck - bass, vocals
Jay Starling -keyboards, vocals, lap steel guitar
InfluencesThe Heptones, Ken Boothe, Delroy Wilson, Dudley Sibley, The Melodians, Sound Dimension, Lynn Taitt,
Sounds LikeRocksteady
Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 23 2008 9:00P
Brock’s Fredericksburg, Virginia
Aug 24 2008 4:00P
Fatty’s on the Water Fredericksburg, Virginia
Oct 5 2008 4:00P
Fattys on the Water Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Aside for being from Virginia, The Transmitters are not your typical reggae band. Since the band’s inception, each member has found themselves firmly rooted in rare, rock-steady B-sides, giving the band a sound to set them apart from almost every reggae band present on the scene today.

While their overall sonic mission is that of soul, feel, and character, the various musical backgrounds of each member add a new flavor to an older framework. With two members being trained in Jazz, two members being former punk-rockers, and one member being the token Rastafarian, the bands collective meeting seemed to be one that a) may never have happened and b) certainly would not have yielded an old-school, rock steady band. Against all odds, this is exactly what ensued. With no initial expectations of what was to come, the Transmitters have found themselves to be both instrumentally and vocally captivating as a unit. While their motto is "Don’t replace the old with the new", their old-school sound still incorporates elements of dub and dance hall which are often intermingled with three and four part harmonies, making their sound mesmerizing, danceable and perfect for the festival atmosphere. Perhaps an even stronger attribute than their musicality is their care free attitude along with each members personal desire to keep it light and simply have fun playing music together.

The Transmitters have played up and down the east coast and their following grows with every performance. Recently, nationally known Keller Williams has incorporated the Transmitters talents and sounds as one of his backing bands. They have also played with such artists as: SOJA, Kevin Kinsella (John Brown’s Body.) and Jah Works.


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Jul 10 2008 7:23 PM

Great energy. Let us know if you need help on future recording projects.
Thanks for the add!
Mike Hedrick





Jul 10 2008 9:42 AM

Upload more songs!
I love the stuff. See you with a Fatty J on Saturday.
lol
peace
BREDREN





Jul 8 2008 5:48 AM

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The Coffee Barn





Jul 2 2008 4:13 PM

Crafts Ruby
Thanks For the Add!!
From The Coffee Barn
GreenDoreen





Jul 2 2008 7:21 AM

AUGUST WILL BE HOT...BUT THIS FESTIVAL WILL KEEP IT COOL!

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http://keepitcoolfest. com/
Spastic Nature





Jun 27 2008 10:26 AM

hey dudes, 'ppreciate the approval.
Glad to see you are doing well!
Atalya Gavriela





Jun 24 2008 4:53 PM

I was just on youtube watching all the videos of you kids with Keller at Wakarusa...so amazing! I wish I could have been there!!! Let me know the next time you are planning a trip to RvA, I will design a poster for you:o)
~One~
Toni
Project 1, Inc.





Jun 16 2008 3:20 PM

We are going to be at the Jewish Mother this Tuesday!
10 non-perishable food items or $10 donation. Proceeds benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank

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Virginia Music Scene





Jun 13 2008 4:45 PM

Much love!

myspace. com/virginiamusicscene
Arielle


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Jun 13 2008 11:27 AM

Hey fellas! Hope things went well at Wakarusa! I'll be back down to VA in about a week! :) Latas
Patrick





Jun 8 2008 3:45 PM

Hey Guys great show at Wakarusa.Just watched it online.Sorry it got cut short,due to lightning..bummer...Sounded tight...
jaded ♥m


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Jun 4 2008 11:56 AM

my name is miss morgan heritage and...

i can't EFFING wait to see you guys play tonight!

:]

peace

♥m
jaded ♥m


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May 31 2008 11:06 PM

boys!

awesome set at Stef's.
i am so glad i got to see you jam.
and thanks for the company on the way home.

see you Wednesday!
(don't forget me and have me look like a fool. haha)

peace

♥morgan
GAS SUCKS RIDE A BIKE!!!





May 29 2008 12:49 PM

come play in york pa or somewhere where i can see u guys play
Arielle


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May 25 2008 5:38 PM

see you guys on tuesday :) :)
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May 25 2008 11:09 AM

The Word Brown





May 23 2008 8:42 AM

Hey everyone. the word BROWN wants to thank all of our new friends. We don't make a habit of sending out mass comments but we just want to welcome all the newcomers. Our debut album is being mastered as we speak and will be released this summer. Thanks again.
Nate
Project 1, Inc.





May 20 2008 5:39 PM

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~One~

Atalya & The Project 1 Phamily
Avacado





May 20 2008 12:55 PM

pics are up on my page from Sat night!
jes





May 11 2008 12:34 PM

thanks fer the add!!
ever make it to nebraska,
i'd gladly hang up fliers fer you guys!
PeaceInMe





May 8 2008 2:05 PM

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keep up the positive vibrations
BREDREN





May 5 2008 1:55 PM

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Mike the bass player in VT





May 3 2008 6:41 AM

Kudos gents, keep it rockin... steady.
If you ever get this far north I have "much love" for ya and you'll be well taken care of.
The Muzician HAS BEATS FOR SALE!!!!





May 1 2008 2:57 PM

The Muzician says.....
Thanx for being my friend. I appreciate all the support.
Love peace and consciousness
House About Tonight Productions





Apr 29 2008 9:23 PM

Looking forward to the show on Friday at Bistro!!!
PmickB





Apr 29 2008 8:53 PM

ey' mi bredren
thank you for sending that message thru...ill be outta of town that day
most def though
thank you

take care of yourself and others
prosperous thoughts

starrfish, p
pmickb
Project 1, Inc.





Apr 27 2008 6:19 AM

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Alpha Jerk





Apr 26 2008 1:51 PM

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miranda





Apr 24 2008 7:14 AM

well shit, y'all. I don't get back till 10/6. I'm gonna go cry by myself now.
Avacado





Apr 23 2008 11:29 AM

way to update the calendar :)
One Vibe Reggae