Pre-order on Bandcamp
Thursday, October 19, 2023
New music from Dab David Asher Band
Pre-order on Bandcamp
Friday, March 10, 2023
Dabtronic Single Released today!
Released today! Digital and physical copies available. The first release from David Asher's (The Process, Dab David Asher Band), new electronic dub project Dabtronic. Mezcakuba (3 track Single) features collaborations with the UK's On-U Sound, and New Zealand's Misled Convoy. Limited to 100 copies worldwide.
Buy the single HERE.
Monday, February 13, 2023
Dabtronic Pre-release today!
Pre-released today 02-13-2023, full release 03-10-2023: The first release from David Asher's (The Process, Dab David Asher Band), new electronic dub project Dabtronic. Mezcakuba (3 track Single) features collaborations with the UK's On-U Sound, and New Zealand's Misled Convoy. A full length album is also in the works, featuring more amazing collaborators from around the world. Stay tuned for release information! Includes digital pre-order of Mezcakuba (3 Track Single). You get 1 track now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released. CD single limited to 100 copies worldwide.
Thursday, February 09, 2023
Dabtronic Single Release
Coming soon, the first release from David Asher's new electronic dub project Dabtronic. Mezcakuba (3 track Single) features collaborations with the UK's On-U Sound, and New Zealand's Misled Convoy. A full length album is also in the works, featuring more amazing collaborators from around the world. Stay tuned for release information! #dabtronic #dub #dubmusic #onusound #misledconvoy
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Blood and Bones by The Process just re-issued!
Just released, digital version of 2002's "Blood and Bones", by The Process. Produced by The Process and Billboard charting Producer Gee Pierce. Roger Steffens of The Beat called the album "A seamless fusion of styles, merging into a coherent whole-The Process fuses a fierce pop-friendly sound with rootical reggae vibes to create an ear-pleasing, soul-satisfying mix." Check it out HERE!
Sunday, October 30, 2022
On-U Sound Records 40th Anniversary Party Live Part 1.
Monday, September 05, 2022
Friday, February 25, 2022
DAB Nominated for a 2022 Detroit Music Award!
https://www.detroitmusicawards.net
Saturday, February 05, 2022
THE PROCESS music in a forthcoming film
Announcement about THE PROCESS music in a forthcoming film: Dear Friends, Fam, and Rebel Commanders, We are excited and honored to share that The Luxe Hotel, a new short documentary, premieres in person Saturday Feb 12th as part of the New York Indie Theater Film Festival, which presents work from New York City independent theatre artists defying labels and branching out into digital media and film. The film depicts the making of a 12-hour durational theater piece, also called The Luxe Hotel, which was staged in November at the Chashama Gala, only weeks before Omicron, which would have made the production impossible.
welcome you to enjoy the premiere in person on February 12 as part of “An Actor’s Life” series of shorts.
The completed short also has excellent music by The Process, William Hooker and Kato Hideki - artists all!
https://nycitff2022.eventive.org/schedule/61d8e49a547f6100bcc596b4
STREAMING: You can also tune in online *(and vote for luxe Hotel) from February 14th at 12:00 am EST, for 4 days.
Once you start watching, you'll have 48 hours to finish watching. Streaming also includes a pre-recorded Q & A.
https://watch.eventive.org/nycitff2022/play/61db417cec2a59003eb3eaa0
The Luxe Hotel play was written by the lauded photographer Barbara Nitke and writer/actor Michael Wiener, and it was adapted and directed by Matthew Kohn. Kohn made the documentary featuring interviews by Hugo Perez, photographs and video by Bob Berger and Dan Efram, along with help from the entire cast and crew.
Starring: Barbara Nitke, Michael Wiener, Tony Torn, Roy Koshy, Laura Pruden, Sasha K. Gordon, Julia Cavagna, Amanda Jane Stern, Yokko, Charles Everett, Robert McKeon, Jose Scaro, Rolls Andre, Ben Becher, Vera Beren, Aurora Heimbach, Awesta Zarif and Vanessa Walters, Kendall Dupre, Cori Kresge, and Chris Michaelson
If you like what you see at the festival website, you can stream the entire festival for $50.
https://nycitff2022.eventive.org/films/61d8e21be5be6000a9b9ab7a
Broadway World
https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/2022-NYC-Indie-Theatre-Film-Festival-Announces-Lineup-20220121
Thursday, January 06, 2022
New Review of DAB David Asher Band
By J.P. Ribner
Back in my day as a local Flint punk rock singer, I heard tales of David Asher and his band, The Process. In whispered hushes, fans told me about this enigmatic frontman. I mentally pictured a mysterious and shamanic wildman casting a musical spell. Everyone had the same message of, “Go see them. You won’t be disappointed.” Sadly, the stars never aligned to allow such a thing to happen. Years later, I came across this release by the David Asher Band (DAB). Once I confirmed that this was the same near-mystical David Asher, I bought a copy. I’m damn glad that I did, too!
Okay. Full disclosure, I’m not big on liner notes. I’ll keep things tight by summing up DAB as a group. It's nothing short of an amazing collective of talented Michigan musicians. They've come together to deliver these amazing and memorable songs. Let’s start with the cover tunes on this album:
1. "Keep On Moving" by Bob Marley
2. "Give A Hand" by Gregory Isaacs
3. "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan
4. "Love Ballad" by LTD
5. "Love Ballad Instrumental" by LTD
In short, DAB masterfully aces all these cover songs. And in doing so, they achieve what few local bands do in this regard. DAB masterfully strikes a balance between honoring the original and making the songs their own. The standout is "Love Ballad." David and guest vocalist Miss Mikki Sound create a soulful ballad atop a great jam from the band. The track is as smooth as silk, and every bit as evocative of any of the great soulful love duets of the 70s. Perhaps even better. (If this song isn’t used in a future movie or TV series, a great injustice will be done to music fans and DAB.
Bravo to David and the band on the covers! Now, I’m excited to change gears to what really attracted me to this release: the band’s original music. Let’s take a look at this body of work track by track:
1. "47 Shots (The Ballad Of Milton Hall)" - Reggae wouldn’t be reggae without a protest song. This number is DAB’s contribution to the genre. In it, Asher shares his take on the tragic case of Milton Hall, a man killed by Saginaw police. Like the title of the song suggests, Mr. Hall was shot 47 times. DAB transforms its righteous fury into a tune that moves and grooves with a funk all its own. The band’s razor-sharp musicianship and Asher’s soulful vocals are on full display here.
2. "Keep A Little Faith" - The world can grind us down and we could use a musical pick-me-up. DAB delivers here. This upbeat number shares a kinship with Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds.” That said, this tune maintains more than enough originality to stand on its own. Each note of this inspirational number leads us to a promised land of tranquil positivity.
3. "Deputy Dawg And The Marshall" - I don’t know the story behind this song but I’m sure it’s an interesting one. What I can say is that all of DAB’s strengths are on display here. Excellent storytelling and singing combine with music as warm and rich as honey from the jar. Highlights include a background vocal arrangement, rap monologue, and humorous tribute to “The Good the Bad and the Ugly.” DAB pulls these elements together to forge a song that’s as fun as it is catchy.
4. "There's A Fire" - I’m a lyricist at heart, so it came as a shock that this one was the standout for me. I say that because “There’s a Fire” is not lyrically complex, but that’s NOT a bad thing. The fire Asher sings about is his burning passion for his music. You'll be warmed by the heat from that inferno within the confines of this catchy number. This song is a dance number and a damn fine one at that! If you don’t hit the dance floor while it's playing, then you don’t have a pulse. It’s as simple as that.
5. "Donkey Jawbone" - This song makes a great showpiece for Asher’s powerful vocals. I almost feel guilty for saying it, though. It could appear that I’m slighting the other hardworking members of DAB. Rest assured, I'm not. The band is on point here too. And its inspirational message encourages the small to stand up to the mighty. DAB’s signature hypnotic flow state is on full display. So is the group's ability to rise above the current to showcase excellent workmanship. Musically, this number covers a lot of ground while being rooted in something exceptional. Sit back and enjoy!
6. "Donkey Dub" - I’m no reggae purist. I am a lover of great music, and THIS is it! The song is mixed by legendary British Dubmaster Adrian Sherwood. Based on a solid melody, the horn section melds with its a slinky bassline, steady drums, Caribbean poly-rhythmic percussion, and echoing guitar and clavichord effects. The result is a jam that's powerful and hypnotic. If you’re looking to travel deep into your inner space while your body sways and moves to the beat, this is your ticket. Enjoy the ride!
All in all, this is a great album for reggae AND all-around music fans. Normally, I'd tell you to “support your local artist” by buying this release. I’m not going to that here though. Too many reviewers fall back on the local angle in hopes of selling sub-standard art. DAB’s great work here is easily good enough to be on a NATIONAL level. Get it for that. Like I said above, you need it in your life.
Original Roots-Reggae Music
From Saginaw Michigan IS a Thing!
TL;DR:
This is absolutely amazing music and you need it in your life!
Back in my day as a local Flint punk rock singer, I heard tales of David Asher and his band, The Process. In whispered hushes, fans told me about this enigmatic frontman. I mentally pictured a mysterious and shamanic wildman casting a musical spell. Everyone had the same message of, “Go see them. You won’t be disappointed.” Sadly, the stars never aligned to allow such a thing to happen. Years later, I came across this release by the David Asher Band (DAB). Once I confirmed that this was the same near-mystical David Asher, I bought a copy. I’m damn glad that I did, too!
Okay. Full disclosure, I’m not big on liner notes. I’ll keep things tight by summing up DAB as a group. It's nothing short of an amazing collective of talented Michigan musicians. They've come together to deliver these amazing and memorable songs. Let’s start with the cover tunes on this album:
1. "Keep On Moving" by Bob Marley
2. "Give A Hand" by Gregory Isaacs
3. "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan
4. "Love Ballad" by LTD
5. "Love Ballad Instrumental" by LTD
In short, DAB masterfully aces all these cover songs. And in doing so, they achieve what few local bands do in this regard. DAB masterfully strikes a balance between honoring the original and making the songs their own. The standout is "Love Ballad." David and guest vocalist Miss Mikki Sound create a soulful ballad atop a great jam from the band. The track is as smooth as silk, and every bit as evocative of any of the great soulful love duets of the 70s. Perhaps even better. (If this song isn’t used in a future movie or TV series, a great injustice will be done to music fans and DAB.
Bravo to David and the band on the covers! Now, I’m excited to change gears to what really attracted me to this release: the band’s original music. Let’s take a look at this body of work track by track:
1. "47 Shots (The Ballad Of Milton Hall)" - Reggae wouldn’t be reggae without a protest song. This number is DAB’s contribution to the genre. In it, Asher shares his take on the tragic case of Milton Hall, a man killed by Saginaw police. Like the title of the song suggests, Mr. Hall was shot 47 times. DAB transforms its righteous fury into a tune that moves and grooves with a funk all its own. The band’s razor-sharp musicianship and Asher’s soulful vocals are on full display here.
2. "Keep A Little Faith" - The world can grind us down and we could use a musical pick-me-up. DAB delivers here. This upbeat number shares a kinship with Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds.” That said, this tune maintains more than enough originality to stand on its own. Each note of this inspirational number leads us to a promised land of tranquil positivity.
3. "Deputy Dawg And The Marshall" - I don’t know the story behind this song but I’m sure it’s an interesting one. What I can say is that all of DAB’s strengths are on display here. Excellent storytelling and singing combine with music as warm and rich as honey from the jar. Highlights include a background vocal arrangement, rap monologue, and humorous tribute to “The Good the Bad and the Ugly.” DAB pulls these elements together to forge a song that’s as fun as it is catchy.
4. "There's A Fire" - I’m a lyricist at heart, so it came as a shock that this one was the standout for me. I say that because “There’s a Fire” is not lyrically complex, but that’s NOT a bad thing. The fire Asher sings about is his burning passion for his music. You'll be warmed by the heat from that inferno within the confines of this catchy number. This song is a dance number and a damn fine one at that! If you don’t hit the dance floor while it's playing, then you don’t have a pulse. It’s as simple as that.
5. "Donkey Jawbone" - This song makes a great showpiece for Asher’s powerful vocals. I almost feel guilty for saying it, though. It could appear that I’m slighting the other hardworking members of DAB. Rest assured, I'm not. The band is on point here too. And its inspirational message encourages the small to stand up to the mighty. DAB’s signature hypnotic flow state is on full display. So is the group's ability to rise above the current to showcase excellent workmanship. Musically, this number covers a lot of ground while being rooted in something exceptional. Sit back and enjoy!
6. "Donkey Dub" - I’m no reggae purist. I am a lover of great music, and THIS is it! The song is mixed by legendary British Dubmaster Adrian Sherwood. Based on a solid melody, the horn section melds with its a slinky bassline, steady drums, Caribbean poly-rhythmic percussion, and echoing guitar and clavichord effects. The result is a jam that's powerful and hypnotic. If you’re looking to travel deep into your inner space while your body sways and moves to the beat, this is your ticket. Enjoy the ride!
All in all, this is a great album for reggae AND all-around music fans. Normally, I'd tell you to “support your local artist” by buying this release. I’m not going to that here though. Too many reviewers fall back on the local angle in hopes of selling sub-standard art. DAB’s great work here is easily good enough to be on a NATIONAL level. Get it for that. Like I said above, you need it in your life.
Buy DAB David Asher Band:
J.P. Riber was born in Flint, Michigan. Raised by narcissists. Novelist. Singer. Songwriter. Martial artist. Social critic. Victim of a drive-by shooting. Author of "Wasted Youth: A Flint Punk Rock Memoir" and other books.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
DAB David Asher Band Reviewed by Jammin Reggae Archives
Great review of the DAB David Asher Band album on the
Jammin Reggae Archives website. Check it out!
David Asher Band - D.A.B.
At first I had this crew confused with the Daniel Asher Band, a reggae outfit from Sweden. But no, David Asher is based in Michigan, was once the front man of a reggae rock band called The Process and now heads the group that bears his name. Their debut release is an impressive slab of reggae with rock, funk, Latin and country overtones. Asher is adept on numerous instruments and has a husky, unencumbered voice that serves handily on covers of “Keep on Moving” and “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door “ as well as his own hard-hitting material. The latter includes fact-based musical tales of law enforcement gone frighteningly awry (“47 Shots,” “Deputy Dawg and the Marshall”) and songs like “Keep a Little Faith” that hold true to the easygoing steadfastness that has always been one of reggae’s defining features. There’s also a pair of tracks with corresponding dubs- “Donkey Jawbone” and “Love Ballad” -that were mixed by On.U Sound mastermind Adrian Sherwood and deliver the level of mysticism and measured sonic thrills one would expect from that crafty Brit. It’s always good to come across reggae from my sizable American homeland that has the right balance of outside and inside influences, and this disc is a prime example. –Tom Orr
Temple Gong Recordings buy now
Temple Gong Recordings buy now
Thursday, August 05, 2021
DAB David Asher Band performs at Rainbow Farms Full spectrum cup music and arts festival!!
This Friday August 6th, 9:00 to 11:00 pm DAB David Asher Band performs at Rainbow Farms Full spectrum cup music and arts festival!!Rainbow farms Be there!
Friday, June 25, 2021
This Sunday, June 27th, it's the ON.U Sound Sunday Roast, the official online radio program of On-U Sound Records, and it's Associated Acts. 8:00 PM UK time on The Widgeon Theatre Boat Airwaves. David Asher hosts. https://www.widgeontheatreboat.com/
Monday, May 17, 2021
35th Annual Review Magazine Awards
DAB David Asher Band performed at the 35th Annual Bay Area Review Magazine Awards, at the Vault Nightclub in Saginaw MI, on Sunday May 16th, 2021.
Friday, May 14, 2021
Producer Bernard Terry Passes
Platinum record producer Bernard Terry passed away unexpectedly yesterday. Bernard produced and mixed The Process Craven Dog album, and The Lion Of Judah Hath Prevailed, The Process meets Ghetto Priest. Bernard was a friend and a mentor to many. He was truly a genius. Rest well BT.
Bernard Terry with David Asher.
Bernard Terry in his studio.
Thursday, May 06, 2021
Michigan Music History Podcast Interview with David Asher
Michigan Music History Podcast Interview with David Asher
Now streaming: "Former THE PROCESS vocalist and Michigan reggae promoter/performer, David Asher from DAB lays out the info on his new DAB David Asher Band album, working with some of the On.U Sound Crew, and more.
On the Michigan Music History Podcast. Check it out!
Monday, March 29, 2021
CULTCHA Clash Outer National Record Review: D.A.B. David Asher Band - D.A.B.
CULTCHA Clash Outer National Record Review
D.A.B. (David Asher Band) - D.A.B.
(2021 DAB David Asher Band, Temple Gong Recordings)
(2021 DAB David Asher Band, Temple Gong Recordings)
Set for physical release on January 1, 2021, to get the new year started off right, is the self titled debut LP from D.A.B. (David Asher Band). Hailing from Detroit, MI, David is no new-comer to music making, having spent over 30 years leading reggae / rock band, The Process.
The group consists of David Ivory on guitar, William Petzold on bass, organ and backing vocals, Derick Davis on drums & percussion, and David Asher handling vocals, guitar, piano and various other roles, as well as various guests and contributors, including U.K.'s legendary dub-master and producer extraordinaire, Adrian Sherwood.
A version of Curtis Mayfield's "Keep On Moving" gets things started, followed by a Gregory Isaacs cover, "Give A Hand" featuring guest, Mike Cooper, on lap steel guitar. An awesome remake with a brief taste of David's raggamuffin lyrical flow.
"47 Shots (The Ballad Of Milton Hall)" tells an all-too-common story of unjust death at the hands of law enforcement. This particular story is about Milton Hall, a mentally ill man who was killed on July 1, 2012 in Saginaw, MI for stealing a cup of coffee, no federal charges were filed against the nine officers who fatally shot him 11 times, as is too frequently the case when it comes to police brutality. One thing that I love about reggae music is the social consciousness, and the artist's ability to tell dire tales of reality, strife and desperation, bringing attention to injustice while simultaneously emanating positive vibes and soothing the soul... the horn arrangement by Nicholas Peña greatly contribute to that juxtaposition on this tune.
Another cover, and a childhood favorite of mine, "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," written by the great Bob Dylan, is the next track, in a rub-a-dub style.
"Keep A Little Faith" is a David Asher original and the first tune released on the D.A.B. ReverbNation page, an uplifting message to hold tight, especially during these trying times.
Click here to hear "Keep A Little Faith"
"Deputy Dawg and the Marshall" is an original, co-written by William Petzold, and another real-life tale of violence committed in the name of the law.
The most unique cut on the album, to me, is "There's A Fire," written by Asher. The down beat drives the tight, electronic feel of the rhythm and the percussion and horns are, well... fire! Heart-felt lyrics top it off quite nicely, too.
"Donkey Jawbone (On-U Sound Mix)" was originally recorded by The Process in 1992, re-recorded and brought to Ramsgate for the mix by Mr. Sherwood. The CD includes an instrumental version, too.
The final tune is a lovers rock duet with Mikki Sound, "Love Ballad (On-U Sound Mix)" covers the Skip Scarborough written r & b hit for the reggae lovers. There's also an instrumental version of this featured on the CD.
Overall, the album is a solid debut and David continues to be an inspiration to CULTCHA Clash Outer National (it was his request that I review the 2016 The Process album, Who Is That Mad Band?, which was the impetus of establishing the "digital zine" aspect of C.C.O.N.). It will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally, pre-order at Bandcamp.
D.A.B. Bandcamp
D.A.B. ReverbNation
D.A.B. Facebook
David Asher was recently a guest on Duburbia Podcast with Selecta J-Cut discussing the making of the album as well as the history of The Process, check it out below.
The group consists of David Ivory on guitar, William Petzold on bass, organ and backing vocals, Derick Davis on drums & percussion, and David Asher handling vocals, guitar, piano and various other roles, as well as various guests and contributors, including U.K.'s legendary dub-master and producer extraordinaire, Adrian Sherwood.
A version of Curtis Mayfield's "Keep On Moving" gets things started, followed by a Gregory Isaacs cover, "Give A Hand" featuring guest, Mike Cooper, on lap steel guitar. An awesome remake with a brief taste of David's raggamuffin lyrical flow.
"47 Shots (The Ballad Of Milton Hall)" tells an all-too-common story of unjust death at the hands of law enforcement. This particular story is about Milton Hall, a mentally ill man who was killed on July 1, 2012 in Saginaw, MI for stealing a cup of coffee, no federal charges were filed against the nine officers who fatally shot him 11 times, as is too frequently the case when it comes to police brutality. One thing that I love about reggae music is the social consciousness, and the artist's ability to tell dire tales of reality, strife and desperation, bringing attention to injustice while simultaneously emanating positive vibes and soothing the soul... the horn arrangement by Nicholas Peña greatly contribute to that juxtaposition on this tune.
Another cover, and a childhood favorite of mine, "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," written by the great Bob Dylan, is the next track, in a rub-a-dub style.
"Keep A Little Faith" is a David Asher original and the first tune released on the D.A.B. ReverbNation page, an uplifting message to hold tight, especially during these trying times.
Click here to hear "Keep A Little Faith"
"Deputy Dawg and the Marshall" is an original, co-written by William Petzold, and another real-life tale of violence committed in the name of the law.
The most unique cut on the album, to me, is "There's A Fire," written by Asher. The down beat drives the tight, electronic feel of the rhythm and the percussion and horns are, well... fire! Heart-felt lyrics top it off quite nicely, too.
"Donkey Jawbone (On-U Sound Mix)" was originally recorded by The Process in 1992, re-recorded and brought to Ramsgate for the mix by Mr. Sherwood. The CD includes an instrumental version, too.
The final tune is a lovers rock duet with Mikki Sound, "Love Ballad (On-U Sound Mix)" covers the Skip Scarborough written r & b hit for the reggae lovers. There's also an instrumental version of this featured on the CD.
Overall, the album is a solid debut and David continues to be an inspiration to CULTCHA Clash Outer National (it was his request that I review the 2016 The Process album, Who Is That Mad Band?, which was the impetus of establishing the "digital zine" aspect of C.C.O.N.). It will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally, pre-order at Bandcamp.
D.A.B. Bandcamp
D.A.B. ReverbNation
D.A.B. Facebook
David Asher was recently a guest on Duburbia Podcast with Selecta J-Cut discussing the making of the album as well as the history of The Process, check it out below.
Friday, February 12, 2021
DAB David Asher Band Top Shelf Music Review
David Asher Band drops debut self-titled reggae rock album
By KEELA SWEENEY
Former frontman for legendary Detroit reggae rock group The Process has, after much anticipation, released his first full-length album and it is unmatched in creative flow and artistry! Now under the moniker David Asher Band (D.A.B.), the self-titled debut album reflects Asher’s journey as an artist throughout the years. Recorded by Christopher Lewis at Fire Hyena Studios, the album further features two standout tracks mixed by the legendary British producer Adrian Sherwood (of On-U Sound Studios), who recorded and mixed revolutionary music from bands such as Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode and reggae pioneers such as Lee “Scratch” Perry.
David Asher believes the magic of his new vibration is truly a shared effort between him and his bandmates. And, Top Shelf agrees — the boys are soaring with it!
Asher takes the helm on guitar, lead vocals and piano, while guitarist David Ivory leads on the guitar marvelously, Derrick L Davis puts his stamp on the drums and percussion, and William Petzhold holds down the bass (on top of co-writing my personal favorite single on the album “Deputy Dawg and the Marshall”). The essence of the work in its entirety is captivating, mysterious and artistically timeless.
The album consists of five original songs, which follow an organic rootsy style, masterfully interlaced with four well-known covers that weave and blend together the feel of the entire project. This creative collaboration and mix between the old and the new really embraces what roots reggae is about, while maintaining a fresh and unique style that showcases everything standout-ish about more modern rock, alternative or other musical genre mixes.
“We planned on doing a cover album and I hadn’t written much in quite some time, but then I got bit by the writing bug and we decided to mesh the originals with the covers. As Jah intended, the project happened the way it was supposed to happen and, all of a sudden, inspiration fell into my lap,” says Asher.
While D.A.B.’s cover work of notable songs — like Curtis Mayfield’s “Keep On Moving”, which kicks off the album, and a killer reggae influenced cover of Bob Dylan’s “Knocking On Heaven’s Door” –definitely require praise, I was most intrigued and impressed by the raw and upfront emotive storytelling in the original tracks, such as “47 Shots (The Ballad Of Milton Hall)” and “Deputy Dawg and the Marshall”. The former is an anthem about the shooting of Milton Hall, who was a mentally ill black man that was shot 47 times after being unable to pay for a cup of coffee. This chilling true story is poetically matched with mind-blowing brass instrumentals of trumpets, flugelhorns and saxes by Nicolas Pefla that build the story’s suspense and heartache.
The track “Donkey Jawbone”, originally recorded by The Process back in 1992 on their Baldhead Vex album, also makes a new statement with D.A.B.; Asher never thought the song was given justice, so he re-recorded the track for greater distinction. Other noteworthy originals on the album include “Keep A Little Faith” and the dancey, dare I say, smoothtown-groovetown number “There’s A Fire”.
Like many insta-favorite albums, D.A.B. hit some heartstrings throughout.
Yet, the beautiful closing cover of the R&B classic “Love Ballad” (originally by Skip Scarborough) is so full of power and grace, it deserves special remembrance. The melding of Asher’s deep full vocals with Mikki Sound’s crisp sultry vocals balances this one out effortlessly, making the song feel both classic and sexy. The cherry that tops this tantalizing banana split for your ears are two additional bonus tracks mixed by Adrian Sherwood at On-u Sound in England. Feast your ears on the new album available exclusively on Bandcamp below!
Purchase or stream ‘D.A.B.’ album:
Saturday, January 02, 2021
DAB David Asher Band album released today!
The big day is here, we have just officially released the new album from DAB David Asher Band We're now sending a link to the full album to everyone who pre-ordered it, and vinyl albums and CD's will be going out tomorrow. Thanks so much to everyone who pre-ordered the album, and we hope everyone gets a chance to check it out! Happy 2021 everyone!
Monday, December 28, 2020
Doctah X passes, new re-mixes!
Two unreleased Dub mixes of "Psalm Of David" by THE PROCESS, done by the late great Tony Harrington aka "Doctah X". Released as a tribute to him, on his passing in December 2020. Available as a free download.
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