CREATIVE LOAFING 2013 "In January, world-flecked St. Pete septet The Hip Abduction inked a deal with Easy Star Records producer M. Goldwasser to oversee their third full-length. They hit the studio in March, and were joined by reggae legend Anthony B. Stay along with guest musicians from Easy Star Allstars. The final mixes are in, and the video teaser for the album that dropped a few weeks ago finds THA crafting magnetic funkified vintage-hued Afrobeat with tight brass, brawny elastic lowend grooves and percussive-fueled rhythms. A release date is right around the corner. Stay tuned lovers of goodness!" HOMEGROWN 2013 "Some music doesn't belong to one specific geographic area and can't fit into just one genre category. This is the music of The Hip Abduction. The dynamic Tampa Bay area based band that has soaked up elements of reggae, rock, and african-rooted folk/dance music creating a refined global sound. THA has released 1 previous album (One Less Sound 2011) and the highly anticipated new album should prove to be their best yet." Reggae/Afro-pop => Formed in 2009 on the west coast of Florida the band has quickly grown from just a few African instrument playing surfers to a full blown 7 piece reggae power house. Recently picked up by M. Goldwasser (Easy Star Records) to produce new 2013 LP. Contract just signed with Michael Goldwasser of Easy Star Records (Matisyahu, Easy Star Allstars, Rebelution, The Green, The Movement) to produce next record starting March 9! Supporting sold out shows w/ Galactic, Donovan Frankenreiter, Toubab Krewe, and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Currently touring the southeast and filling clubs from Miami Fl to Asheville NC. Creative Loafing "Best Rock/World Fusion band of 2011" winner. Selected to work with producer Jim DeVito (The Eagles, Donovan Frankenreiter, Tom Petty) on our 'One Less Sound' LP released in November 2011. Selected to play BELE CHERE FESTIVAL 2010 and 2011 in Asheville NC (over 350,000 people in attendance). Selected to play Tropical Heatwave Festival 2010 and 2011 in Tampa, FL among the likes of Cracker, Trombone Shorty, Soulphonics w/ Ruby Velle, and Alejandro Escovedo. The Hip Abduction is a Florida-based 7-piece band that mixes African traditions, rock, and reggae vibes to create their own unique sound. With heavy emphasis placed on dub-reggae-inspired bass lines, funky afro beat percussion, and a 2 piece horn section, concerts never fail to turn into a nonstop dance party. Members David New (guitar, vocals), Pat Klemawesch (Kora, Nyatiti, guitar, Kamelngoni, vocals), Chris Powers (Bass), Paul Chlapowski (keys), Kevin Clark (trumpet), David Johnson (sax), Matt Poynter (Drums), Pat Hernly (Percussion) and Vinny Euliano (sound engineer, congas) are continuously stirring up an absolutely original creation as reflected in their latest album 'One Less Sound.' THA is currently touring the east coast and working on a 3rd studio album.