808 Band with Robert Herrera

When
Thu Sep 10, 2009
Where
Tres Gringos Cabo Cantina
Time
9pm
Tags
Music

Description

Oakland’s 808 Band took their name from what has got to be hip hop’s most popular drum machine, the Roland TR808. Ironically, the band was started by a drummer, Gabriel “Big G” McDowell, who got his break playing with the Living Legends crew. The cool twist, though, is that Big G actually customized his drum kit to sound like the 808, creating what he calls “the world’s only acoustic 808 drum.” He built a crew of his own around the core of himself and keyboardist Jeremy Mage, and they’re now backing vocalist Robert Herrera with their mix of hip hop and reggae.

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Call
408.278.9888

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Location

  1. Tres Gringos Cabo Cantina
    83 South Second St., San Jose, CA