The Transmitters

The Transmitters are not your typical reggae band. Starting up five years ago in the guitarist's wood shed, the band's roots in rare, rocksteady B-sides has set them apart from almost every reggae band present on the scene today. While their overall sound resembles old school reggae, the band includes five members whose musical background ranges from jazz to punk rock. Larry Hinkle, guitar, and Mark Doron, drums, started the band in 2005, recording their project with a 4 track. Mesmerized by “Mo” Marsh's singing in his former band, Doron and Hinkle invited him to record. Marsh brought his good friend, vocalist and bass player John Buck, to join the group. After a successful first demo, Marsh recommended Jay Starling, on keys, to round out the group. "Don't replace the old with the new" is the Transmitter's motto. Their old-school sound incorporates dub and dance hall elements, which are intermingled with three and four-part harmonies, making their sound mesmerizing, danceable and perfect for the festival atmosphere. Rendering influence from sixties vocalists like Ken Boothe, Delroy Wilson and bands such as the Heptones and the Melodians, they also resemble current bands such as the Pietasters and the Aggrolites. Transmitters have played up and down the East Coast and their following grows with every performance. They served as a backing band for Keller Williams on several occasions, and both Mark D and Jay are featured on Keller's new record. The Transmitters have opened for classic rock legend Little Feat, band favorite Toots and the Maytals and the Original Wailers, as well as many more.