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Drab (Band)
Drab are an American rock band band based out of both Boston, Massachusetts and Northampton, Massachusetts formed in 2003. They are currently signed to Freedom of 76 Records. Their most recent lineup consist of Northampton-based historical archivist Tanya Power (vocals and guitar), local actress/filmmaker /musician Sophia Cacciola (bass), and radio personality/musician Jason Layne (drums and vocals).

History
Earlier in their career they were associated with the Rhode Island-based music scene that performed at Fort Thunder in Olneyville (Providence) which included Lightning Bolt, Midnight Creeps and Arab on Radar.

After a first stint Boston music scene in 2004-2005 and again in Providence in 2006-2007, the band went on an eight-year hiatus for personal reasons.

In late 2013 Power and Layne reformed the band to include Cacciola and began playing the live music circuit in both Boston and Northampton. Since then, they have reissued their original releases “Bird EP” and the self-titled LP “Drab” originally recorded in 2004 on a record label started by Layne called Freedom of 76 Studios [ASCAP/BMI]. They have been selected as participants in the Boston 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble hosted by WZLX. They were also selected as WZLX’s "Watch List" band in September of 2014 by the station’s local music show Boston Emissions.

Their latest release “Unicorn EP” was recorded in August of 2014. Former WFNX Program Director and Director of Operations at RadioBDC (Boston.com) reporting “Unicorn EP” as one the only Boston band in the station’s Top 5 albums of 2014 which included national acts Junior Prom, Bombay Bicycle Club, Junior Prom, My Goodness and Skaters.

Drab has performed with worldwide acts including Shonen Knife, Joywave, Potty Mouth, Glass Candy and the Shattered Theatre, Damone, The Reverend Glass Eye and His Wooden Legs and Bleu.

Musical Style & Influences
Drab is often a lo-fi, post-grunge band with noted influences that include Sonic Youth, Helium, The Pixies and The Breeders.

Discography

 * Drab (2004)
 * Bird EP (2005)
 * Unicorn EP (2014)