| About
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Ugly Lion is a six-piece progressive reggae band from Dallas, Texas. Although Ugly Lion debuted May of 2009, the band’s core members have been collaborating for several years. The foundation of the band is a collective of six musicians, who as longtime friends have come together to create music with a conscious message.
After building a local following through live performance and extensive self-promotion, the band released their first EP, “The Ugly Truth” in July 2009. Following the release, the band embarked on several regional tours building a statewide fan base in a few short months. This hard work caught the attention of a local filmmaker, eventually leading to Ugly Lion starring in a commercial for a local bar and grill.
Realizing their growing popularity, the band dedicated themselves to booking, promoting, and funding their endeavor, including creating the opportunity to share the stage with one of the most popular reggae acts in the world today. This sold-out show is still known today as one of the most successful events the venue has ever seen.
Having gained local respect and popularity, the band went on to professionally record and release their second EP “Roots of Revolution” in January 2010. Ugly Lion is currently touring the country in support of that release, quickly building a following in every city they hit. Energized by the widespread positive reception of their message, the band is heading to Nashville to record the follow-up to “Roots of Revolution” with acclaimed producer Robin Eaton. Ugly lion continues to move forward writing, recording, and touring spreading a conscious message through reggae music. . |
| Band Members |
Brandon Chustz - lead vox/guitar
Marcin Kapica - lead guitar
Mike(The Wizard)McDonald - keys
Kyle Atkinson - bass
Emilo Muniz - percussion
James Gottardi - drums |
| Favorite Bands |
| Too many to mention all of them. Jr. Gong, Stephan Marley, Bob Marley, and all the other Marleys, The Police, Collie Budz, The Wailers, Toots and the Maytals, Barington Levy, Groundation, LBDAS, Lee Scratch Perry, Bredda Lion, Kulcha Far I, 3rd. World, Sly and Robbie, Dennis Brown, Bunny Wailer, The Skatalites, The Melodians, Ziggy and the melody makers, Capitan, Dillinger, Mishka, Babylon Circus, The Coasters,Ben Harper, Lowrise, The Raspas, Grimy Styles, Woodbelly, SOJA, SDIB, Jah Roots, Steel Pulse, Sublime, Katchafire, Buju Banton,Peter Tosh,Burning Spear,etc.. Most of all our music is inspired by LOVE, LIFE, AND JAH! |
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