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*Wollan, L. (2003). “The Players Band.” Music Monthly.[http://www.musicmonthly.com/archives/archive.cgi?id=158]
*Wollan, L. (2003). “The Players Band.” Music Monthly.[http://www.musicmonthly.com/archives/archive.cgi?id=158]
*Lewis, J. (2003). “The Players Band, Hate the Game.” Baltimore Magazine.
*Lewis, J. (2003). “The Players Band, Hate the Game.” Baltimore Magazine.
*Buckley, M. (2003). “The Players Band.” Chesapeake Music Guide.
*Buckley, M. (2003). “The Players Band.” Chesapeake Music Guide.
*Unknown. (2003). “The Players.” Viking Remedy Magazine (France).
*Unknown. (2003). “The Players.” Viking Remedy Magazine (France).
*Trawinski, J. (2003). “Hate the Game' is a jam driven album.” Towson University Towerlight.
*Trawinski, J. (2003). “Hate the Game' is a jam driven album.” Towson University Towerlight.
*Scruggs, S. (2003). “The Players, Hate The Game.” Music Monthly.[http://www.musicmonthly.com/archives/archive.cgi?id=169]
*Scruggs, S. (2003). “The Players, Hate The Game.” Music Monthly.[http://www.musicmonthly.com/archives/archive.cgi?id=169]
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==Radio play==
==Radio play==
97.9 FM 98 Rock Baltimore, MD. 105.7 FM Live 105.7, Baltimore, MD. DC 101 FM, Washington, DC. 103.1 FM WRNR, Annapolis, MD. 103.1 FM WAFY, Frederick, MD. 99.1 FM WHFS, Washington, DC. 91.7 FM KVRX, Austin, TX. 88.3 FM WAIF, Cincinnati, OH. 101.9 FM CITR, Vancouver, B.C. 89.5 FM CIUT, Toronto, ON. 105.3 FM WEBK, Killington, VT. 90.5 FM, Syracuse, NY. Holland Radio De B.R.T.O. zendt uit via de kabel op 87.5 MHz.{{Fact|date=June 2007}}
97.9 FM 98 Rock Baltimore, MD. 105.7 FM Live 105.7, Baltimore, MD. DC 101 FM, Washington, DC. 103.1 FM WRNR, Annapolis, MD. 103.1 FM WAFY, Frederick, MD. 99.1 FM WHFS, Washington, DC. 91.7 FM KVRX, Austin, TX. 88.3 FM WAIF, Cincinnati, OH. 101.9 FM CITR, Vancouver, B.C. 89.5 FM CIUT, Toronto, ON. 105.3 FM WEBK, Killington, VT. 90.5 FM, Syracuse, NY. Holland Radio De B.R.T.O. zendt uit via de kabel op 87.5&nbsp;MHz.{{Citation needed|date=June 2007}}


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Revision as of 06:00, 23 July 2011

The Players Band
OriginBaltimore, Maryland, USA
GenresSka/Reggae
Years active1999 - Present
MembersDan Schneider
Nick Reider
David Blackstone
Michael Gorman
Paul Ackerman aka “Pablo Fiasco”
Joe Ross
Andy Schneider
Mark Leary

The Players Band is an 8-piece ska band formed in Baltimore in 1999. The Players' musical style combines Jamaican ska, rock, and reggae, and is characterized by the use of upbeat horns and percussion. The band has played over 400 live shows in various states, including; Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, New York, Delaware, New Jersey, Long Island, Vermont, and Virginia. The Players have performed with acts such as Grammy Award Winner The Isley Brothers, Grammy Award Winner Toots & the Maytals, The B-52's, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Joe Strummer, Matisyahu, The English Beat, Third Eye Blind, Citizen Cope, Fishbone, The Toasters, The Skatalites, Reel Big Fish, The Pietasters, The Aggrolites, The Slackers, Rebirth Brass Band, Big D and the Kids Table, The Know How, King Django, The Scofflaws, Westbound Train, Eastern Standard Time, Junkyard Band and many others. Notable ska musicians who have performed on stage with The Players Band as guests include; Jeff Richey (The Toasters), Buford O’Sullivan, Vinny Noble (Pilfers & Bim Skala Bim), Dr. Ring-Ding, Morgan Russell (Eastern Standard Time) and H.R. (Bad Brains).

Discography

Studio albums

Compilations

Band members

  • Dan Schneider - guitar/vocals - (Current member of The Pietasters)
  • Nick Reider – trumpet
  • David Blackstone – trombone/vocals
  • Michael Gorman - bari sax
  • Paul Ackerman aka “Pablo Fiasco” - keys – (Current member of H.R. and the Dubb Agents, tours with Bad Manners, and formerly of The Pietasters, Stubborn All-Stars, Skinnerbox, and Left Alone.)
  • Joe Ross - bass
  • Andy Schneider - drums
  • Mark Leary - vocals/percussion

Notable Press

  • The Associated Press (2008). "Performers announced for Phelps celebration." The Associated Press
  • Campbell, E. (2008). "The Players Band goes live." The Baltimore Examiner.
  • Lee, P. (2007). ""Players Band" Performs At New Year's Spectacular." WJZ-TV, CBS Broadcasting Inc.
  • Baylor, A. (2007). “Soundcheck, The Players.” The Baltimore Sun.
  • Campbell, E. (2006). “Group plays benefit for homeless in Catonsville.” The Examiner.
  • Sattler, D. (2006). “Hungry for help.” The View.
  • Sattler, D. (2006). “Rock Steady, The Players are playing for big money. But not their own.” The View.
  • Ames, M. (2006). “Brothers play for homeless.” The Catonsville Times.
  • Lewis, J. (2006). "The Players Band, Halftime.” Baltimore Magazine.
  • Unknown. (2006). “The Players Band will rock Alive @ Five event.” Gazette.[1]
  • Schaffer, S. (2004). “The Players.” The Baltimore Sun.[2]
  • Wollan, L. (2003). “The Players Band.” Music Monthly.[3]
  • Lewis, J. (2003). “The Players Band, Hate the Game.” Baltimore Magazine.
  • Buckley, M. (2003). “The Players Band.” Chesapeake Music Guide.
  • Unknown. (2003). “The Players.” Viking Remedy Magazine (France).
  • Trawinski, J. (2003). “Hate the Game' is a jam driven album.” Towson University Towerlight.
  • Scruggs, S. (2003). “The Players, Hate The Game.” Music Monthly.[4]
  • Wollan, L. (2001). “The Players, Instrumental.” Music Monthly.
  • Jones, D. (2001). “The Players, Instrumental.” Rude Roots Magazine. [5]

Notable quotes

"Fantastic! You guys are tough." Buckwheat Zydeco.
"Your band freaking rocks!" Joe Strummer.
"Those guys are nice, really nice." Angelo Moore
"A rocking big band out of Baltimore and DC, the Players can hit all the styles and are a must-see live!" - AP Magazine (Alternative Press magazine). August, 2003.

Radio play

97.9 FM 98 Rock Baltimore, MD. 105.7 FM Live 105.7, Baltimore, MD. DC 101 FM, Washington, DC. 103.1 FM WRNR, Annapolis, MD. 103.1 FM WAFY, Frederick, MD. 99.1 FM WHFS, Washington, DC. 91.7 FM KVRX, Austin, TX. 88.3 FM WAIF, Cincinnati, OH. 101.9 FM CITR, Vancouver, B.C. 89.5 FM CIUT, Toronto, ON. 105.3 FM WEBK, Killington, VT. 90.5 FM, Syracuse, NY. Holland Radio De B.R.T.O. zendt uit via de kabel op 87.5 MHz.[citation needed]

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