Basic Information

Management: David New
Members: David New-vocals, guitar / Chris Powers-bass / Pat Hernly-drums / Kevin D. Clark-trumpet / Dave Johnson-sax / Paul Chlapowski - keys / Vinny Euliano-percussion

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The Hip Abduction
Tampa Bay, FL        Reggae / Funk/Rock

Bio

-Recently selected to play Tropical Heatwave Festival 2010 in Tampa, FL among the likes of Trombone Shorty and Big Sam's Funky Nation.

-Selected out of 1000+ bands worldwide to play the BELE CHERE FESTIVAL in Asheville NC in 2009. Invited back for the 2010 Festival July 24th, 2010.

"Members of this tight and energetic Florida based band have laid stakes all over the world and bring to the party international traditions, rhythms and instruments", St. Pete Times '08. ".....I have never seen ...

Songs

Home Again
Hold On
X
Letter to the Heavens
The Hip Abduction
Letter to the Heavens
X
When I Awoke
The Hip Abduction
When I Awoke
X
Sacred Life
The Hip Abduction
Sacred Life
X
We Are Kings
The Hip Abduction
We Are Kings

Press

"Members of this tight and energetic Florida based band have laid stakes all over the world and bring to the party international traditions, rhythms and instruments."
—  TBT 2007

Chart Position

Reggae charts
for Tampa Bay, FL.

Artist Stats

Fans: 5,791
Song Plays: 1,114
Visits: 1,916
Video Plays: 107
Widget Hits: 2,256

Status

Twitter_icon_for_status: Show in St Pete this Friday night w/ a killer funk band opening. Ringside cafe 9pm.

Blog

T.H.A.'s 2008 EP "Move" gets a great review in REAX Magazine
Mar 16, 2009 at 10:42 AM
REAX Magazine: Album Spotlight What if Dave Matthews Band was a genuine musical endeavor? Well, they're not, and for that reason they should probably take a page from Florida's The Hip Abduction. Tropicalia and jazz influences mingle with energetic drumming and quick-witted local references that make The Hip Abduction all the more enjoyable. It'...

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