Nu-Clear Energy
New York City, New York, United States | INDIE
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Press
...Meet the Nu-Clear Energy Band, a radically mixed Reggae Band from right here in NYC.
They're good too.... - The Village Eye
...recruits of "Jah Jah's Army but they seem to hold up the musical end, at least, very well. - Billboard Magazine
Nu-Clear Energy's album is filled with some subdued guitar work, funky bass lines and a strong back beat. ...Over all the band plays a more accessible type of Reggae. - New Age Music
...the dub can not be faulted. More then an edge of New Wave makes it interesting to boot. Recommended: "Jah Jah's Army, which, we swear, seems to have been influenced by the Who. - The Fortnightly College Radio Report
... Tony Dunner, has won the praise of every music publication in New York... - Show Business
Nu-Clear Energy, a NY based band, christened the new stage which debut in the student lounge with a plethora of smiles and taunts, along with a musical mix from Blues to Reggae. - The Hunter Envoy
...the musicians are good and together... - Variety
Discography
Singles:
"New York City's so Busy"
"I Don't Mind your Dancin"
"Did you ever Catch Yourself Talking to Yourself"
"Money"
"Seaside Baby"
"African Herbman"
Album:
"Ground Zero"
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Bio
Simply put the Nu-Clear Energy band is a Rock Reggae, ska, punk band based in Brooklyn.
The front man and lyricist, Dreadlock Tony Dunner aka Tony D is originally from Barbados.
John Pergamo, the guitarist/songwriter is his right hand man and was born in Brooklyn hospital and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in music composition from CUNY college. AKA JP studied under reknown classical guitarist, Jorge Morel.
Bass player, Lenny Steele Dread is best known as one of the founding members of "Pure Hell", the first black punk rock band managed by Curtis Knight. Lenny has toured extensively with some of reggaes greatest artist. Just to mention a few, the list includes Eekamouse, Conscious Souls, and Big Mountain. Lenny Dread has also recorded and toured with HR of the Bad Brains.
The final link in the chain to enhance the perfect combination of talent was JP's brother, Anthony "ACE in the Hole" Pergamo who was born March 23 1957. Everything was happening for the 'Nu-Clear Energy Band, and for the Pergamos when a car accident took Ace's life, and left JP badly injured. It took five years for John to fully recuperate and the Nu-Clear Energy Band languished.
On the positive side, Drummer Derek Reese, a Prodigy of Ace Pergamo studied drums under Pergamo at the ripe age of 3 years old. An amazing musician in his own right, Derek is also a talented guitarist and song writer.
Ground Zero their first album, dedicated to world peace and nuclear disarmament, is acclaimed a Top Album Pick by Billboard Magazine.
The song, Money is licenced for the documentary, America Against Blacks and shown on PBS.
African Herbman with its slick arrangement won the Global Marijuanna Music Awards for the best Reggae song and has topped the charts on Commercial, Public and College radio stations as high as #1.
Nuclear Energy has performed at various clubs ranging from CBGBs on the Bowery to Kennys Castaway on Bleeker St. to the Reggae Lounge in NYC. The band has particpated in the NYC Parks Programs and has dazzled the college scene with their smooth cool sound.
So with serious perseverance and back on the NYC scene, the Nu-Clear Energy Band marches forward to a beat of their own with a timeless unique sound to capture the planet in a peaceful way.
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