The FunDubMentals are Single Handedly keeping Reggae Alive in Northern Michigan. They are able to do what fewer bands seem to be able to do nowadays, which is fill up the dance floor. Their shows feature a gradation of actual dancers close to the stage, to those swaying to the rhythms on the edges.
Northern Michigan is a long way from Jamaica and the Fundubmentals are respectful of that and do not pretend to be Rastas, pepper their raps with "Jah, mon," or ever ask the crowd "Are you feeling irie?" Still, they have a strong connection with the spirit of the music. Playing anything from Deep Spacey Dub, To Upbeat Ska. This Band Is surely to move your feet!
There might be a debate about the fundamentals of our economy, but the Traverse City reggae band, The Fundubmentals are rockin' steady.
The band is Marc "animal" Alderman on drums, Marc's wife Dede Alderman on vibraphone and Piano, Sean "family man" Dye on guitar and Bass, Nick "Tree" VanderMolen on bass and Guitar and Jack Fivecoate on piano, Organ, Clavi, Melodica, and Harmonica.
The Fundubmentals have a new Self Titled CD for only $5. Marc Alderman said they, "front loaded their expenses on the recording and went bare bones on the packaging."
