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Over the past year Techno Dread has been through several challenges and changes, but there can be no growth without change. Techno Dread is the brain child of Tony Gits and he has kept his original vision alive and has nurtured the concept of Techno Dread. Although many have come and gone the musical direction and main focus of Techno Dread has remained strong due to the un-wavering determination of Tony Gits. Original Reggae Music of a high standard and with an International appeal has always been the aim of Tony Gits. Techno Dread is alive and well kept safe in the arms of Tony. |
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Indie bands rock online Many Internet service providers -- American Online and Earthlink for example -- offer free space for personal Web pages. But Tony "Gits" Nicholson, guitarist for the contemporary reggae band Techno Dread, said he was able to take the site -- and his message -- to a new level by learning html. The band first lures potential fans by posting mp3s on other sites such as live365.com. Most all link back to the band's main Web site: http://technodread.net The extensive, interactive site allows people to sample the band's music -- then order copies of the CD from sites such as Cdbaby.com, which only sells music by independent artists. "It's all about getting your music exposed in as many places as possible," Nicholson said. "So far that seems to be working for us. People who never would have heard us before are listening." |
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TheTwo
Original Members of Techno Dread, Tony Gits and Asho
Jeni met in Key West Florida in 1990. Tony was already
in Key West for some time; running a very successful
one man band. Asho came in 90 to replace the drummer
of a five piece reggae band. Tony did cameo appearances
with the band Asho played in; and since they were
the only Rastas in the band, they became friends.
That lasted for about a year and a half. The band
went back on to Cape Cod and Asho stayed in Key West.
Tony then made Asho a offer he could not refuse. He
told Asho that they should form a band, but until
they find the other members, they should perform as
a two man unit. The name Techno Dread was chosen and
within three months they were number one. Every time
they played the more they packed the club. They played
together for two and one half years. They both wanted
to pursue solo careers and took time off to do that.
"The
DVD chronicles a recent road trip the band took in Florida.
You get an up close and personal look at what it is like to
travel with a group of musicians. Take a look and see what
happens behind the scenes!
