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The Crimson White
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The Crimson White
CBDB blends musical styles and energy

CBDB blends musical styles and energy

Chandler Padgett • August 31, 2015

Started here in Tuscaloosa, CBDB is a band unique in that it created its own genre—Joyfunk. Blending funk, jam, rock and a heavy dose of saxophone, Joyfunk is one-of-a-kind. The band itself doesn’t...

Bands compete for festivals

Bands compete for festivals

Mary Catherine Hodges • April 1, 2015

Although music festivals are known for hosting big name musicians, many festivals give smaller bands an opportunity to play on a more national level in front of larger audiences.This year, two local bands,...

Local band to throw album release party at Green Bar

Local band to throw album release party at Green Bar

Becca Murdoch • February 19, 2015

CBDB and Little Raine Band will both bring their blend of progressive rock and improvisational jam-band energy to the Green Bar on Friday night.Tuscaloosa-based CBDB is made up of Cy Simonton, guitar and...

CBDB brings its own "joyfunk" to Tuscaloosa

CBDB brings its own “joyfunk” to Tuscaloosa

Rebecca Howard • January 18, 2012

Drive down The Strip of Tuscaloosa and most nights you will hear the sound of CBDB, a local Tuscaloosa band that has played their improvisational jam sound at local bars each week since the summer of 2011....