duburbia is a band from the Virginia Beach and Norfolk area. From out of the surf / skate / snowboard / wake-board / skim etc. culture arose the creative talents of four local musicians. Lead singer Big Daddy Jay and guitar player Nick 'the man' had been playing together since they met in ’96, cultivating their unique style of music over the years. Jay and Nick formed a short lived band in ’97, Badfish, which never quite made it passed their party lifestyle. Through their band’s talented bass player, Ben Grillo, they were introduced to a friend, Matt Maxwell, who was learning the bass. When Jay and Nick were searching for a new bass player several years later, Matt’s quick progression on his instrument made him just the right person. Finally, a drummer that fitted exactly into the sound and tied everything together answered a music store ad (see, those things really do work), and Mike B. rounded out the duburbia family on drums. Recently duburbia added a new keyboard player, Chris Jones, durring the summer of 2004.

While duburbia’s sound quickly brings to mind the name Sublime, the members of duburbia quickly point out that they are not a sublime cover band or rip off. They admit that this is an influence, but is only one band in a long line of influences from before and after Sublime. Some other influences include the Rutz, the Clash, the Specials, Bad Brains, Fishbone and more recently Slightly Stoopid, Bargain Music, the Expendables, and many others. duburbia, however, is not a copy of any one band and is unique and original. For a good vibe and party atmosphere, come check out the irie riddims of duburbia.

duburbia plays original music with a few rare cover songs and remakes. One crowd favourite is a reggae version of the Phish song 'Bouncin' 'Round the Room'. duburbia has attracted much attention in their short carreer and has much crowd support every time they play. The band as well as the audiences they play too are always very energetic and have a good time everytime.

duburbia's premier full length album, 'The Situation' is in the process of being pressed and should be ready by July 2004. The album will be available at shows and through their web-site.