Roster McCabe

After a brief time together in an all-acoustic college bar band, Alex Steele (keyboard, vocals) Drew Preiner (guitar, vocals) and Michael Daum (guitar) began working on a new project with a new vision and direction. The style eventually settled into a funk rock reggae sound, with emphasis on solid songwriting and explosive performances. In September 2006, the trio released a demo called “Contradicting Gravity.” The short disc garnered some local attention in the Twin Cities, and word started buzzing around colleges and clubs. After a few member changes and additions, the band grew to a 6 piece and released their first full-length album, “The Rhythm/The Elements” in September 2007 to a sold out crowd at the historic Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN.

Soon, small crowds swelled to hundreds and gig invitations began coming in from all over the Mid-West. The band condensed to a five piece, with Scott Muellenberg (bass) and Jeff Peterson (drums). In 2008, they began a demanding tour schedule, making stops at the regions top festivals like Summerfest, 10KLF, Bella Sol, and Harvestfest. Currently, Roster McCabe is touring and working on a new record, due out later this year.

Press Quotes:

“Roster McCabe, which expertly dabble in jazz and reggae, spent the summer playing big outdoor gigs at the 10,000 Lakes Festival and Milwaukee's Summerfest and sharpening its chops in the process. “– Saint Paul Pioneer Press

“Regardless of your interests, there is something for everyone in Roster McCabe's sound.” – Thisismodern.net

“It's hard to listen to these bouncy feel-good tunes and not have the strong urge to breakout into a spontaneous dance party” – The Dakota Student (read less)

After a brief time together in an all-acoustic college bar band, Alex Steele (keyboard, vocals) Drew Preiner (guitar, vocals) and Michael Daum (guitar) began working on a new project with a new vision and direction. The style eventually settled into a funk rock reggae sound, with emphasis on solid songwriting and explosive performances. In September 2006, the trio released a demo called “Contradicting Gravity.” The short disc garnered some local attention in the Twin Cities, and word started... (read more)