The Adjusters were a ska, soul & reggae band from Chicago, active from 1995-2003.

The band was known for its fusion of 1960's soul sounds with traditional ska & reggae as well as its progressive political views.

History

Formed in 1995 at the University of Chicago, the Adjusters first gained notoriety within the university community before releasing their first album on Chicago-based Jump Up! Records in 1997. The band was notable both for bringing a political message into their music as well as incorporating soul music into the predominantly ska-punk sounds of the midwest ska scene at the time.The Adjusters played many shows during this period (1997-1998) throughout the midwest and east coast, most numerously with Detroit-based ska-jazz band The Articles and NYC-based The Slackers. The Adjusters' second album "Before The Revolution" was released on Moon Ska Records in 1998, produced by Victor Rice, with a foreword by author Thomas Frank, and several tracks mixed by Jon Langford of the Mekons.After the dissolution of Moon Records in 2000, the Adjusters' third album "Otis Redding Will Save America" was released on German label Grover Records in 2003. This album was also produced by Victor Rice and the single "Can't See the Light" features German ska & dancehall artist Dr. Ring-Ding.

The band has been inactive since 2003. Drummer/producer Rench went on to front bluegrass-hip hop act Gangstagrass.

Band members

Daraka Kenric - Vocals

Jessica Basta - Vocals

Matt Parker - Organ (formerly of The Donkey Show)

Jason Packer - Guitar

Rench - Drums, Production

Membres du groupe :   Cas Streetly, Daraka Kenric Larimore-Hall, Matt Parker, Jessica Basta, Matthew Rudd, Raphael B. Leib, Joan K. Axthelm, Jason Packer, Clayton Harper, Nick Dempsey, Julien Headley

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