Dropped Once is a Chicago-area reggae rock ensemble formed in 2003 by Eric Stevenson (vocals and rhythm guitar) and Jason Parra (lead guitar). The current lineup consists of 8-10 musicians: vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, percussion, trumpet, trombone and saxophone. "No Way Out" (2005), the first EP from Dropped Once, was recorded before the addition of the horn section and features 5 original tracks with keyboardist Brandon Thielman pulling double-duty on trombone.
"No Way Out" (2005), the first EP from Dropped Once, was recorded before the addition of the horn section and features 5 original tracks with keyboardist Brandon Thielman pulling double-duty on trombone.
After a brief and unsuccessful relationship with a small label, Window Licker Records, Dropped Once released "Letters to Kingston" independently in June of 2009. The new EP features 4 studio and 2 live recordings.
Contact information and upcoming show dates can be found at the band's pages:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dropped-Once/214022111681
http://www.myspace.com/droppedonce
Current lineup:
Eric Stevenson lead vocals and rhythm guitar
Jason Parra lead guitar
Dave Huber bass
Jeff Waver drums
Nate Winchell organ and keyboards
Tim Schuett saxophone
Andy Schlinder saxophone
Rick Temple trumpet