Basic Information
Label: none
Management: Band manages itself contact Rip 619-992-4676
Members: Rip-vocals/harmonica, Elliot-bass, Reggie-lead guitar,Mike-rhythm guitar, Ernesto-drums, Melanie-keyboard, JR-trumpet, Brandon-trumpet, James-sax, Will-percussi
Bio
The Amalgamated are a traditional ska/jazz band with early 60's rocksteady and reggae influences.
Formed in 2007 in San Diego, CA, The Amalgamated are an incredible live band that makes everyone dance to up-tempo beats and also get the audience into a groove with light reggae textures.
The creativity flowing during their performances can often remind the audience of great jazz standards. A 10-member ensemble that includes a full horn section, keys and percussion, The Amalgamated deliver a...
Press
“Jason Yandall of Imperial Beach plays the drums for The Amalgamated and OttlyMercer, two bands only now beginning to go their separate ways.
But there are no hard feelings.
Though Yandall will likely play his last show with Amalgamated next month to focus more of his attention on OttlyMercer, he said Ottly may not exist today without the help of The Amalgamated.
The Amalgamated's guitarist Reggie Costa is helping to mix and produce OttlyMercer’s first album due out this summer, while lead singer Rip Peña acted as the group’s promoter, helping them book their first shows.
Playing the drums for Amalgamated for the last year afforded Yandall the opportunity to play shows with “bands out of LA that I listen to everyday,” he said.
While The Amalgamated has more of a traditional ska sound, Yandall describes OttlyMercer as a ska band with some “upbeat reggae and a little touch of soul.””
Artist Stats
Fans: 1,848
Song Plays: 1,138
Visits: 1,439
Video Plays: 84
Status
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The Amalgamated has a show on 02/12/2012 at 08:00 PM @ The Office in San Diego, CA http://t.co/h5YAMgvl #concert
Blog
The Amalgamated playing with Toots and The Maytals
Jun 28, 2011 at 12:23 AM
That's right, your hometown Ska band will be playing with the Legendary Toots and the Maytals at The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Wed, Jun 29th 9:00 PM Doors at 8:00 PM.
See you there!
