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Fat Freddy's Drop is a renowned live band from New Zealand, celebrated for their dynamic performances where no two shows are alike. This seven-piece group blends elements from funk jam bands, reggae soundsystems, jazz improvisation, and live techno, earning respect in the music scene. They were awarded Best Live Act at the b-Net NZ Music Awards in 2004 and have toured extensively across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Europe between 2003 and 2004. The band has established international collaborations with London's Kartel Records and Berlin's Sonar Kollektiv. Their original CD, "Live at the Matterhorn," achieved Gold status, selling over 11,000 copies through word of mouth. Their debut studio album, "Based On A True Story," released in May 2005, received chart success in New Zealand and garnered Five Star reviews. The lineup includes Chris Faiumu (DJ Fitchie, Mu) as the band leader, handling effects, drum programming, and synthesizers; Dallas Tamaira (Joe Dukie) as the lyricist and vocalist; Scott Towers (Chopper Reedz) on saxophone; Toby Laing (Tony Chang) on trumpet; Joe Lindsay (Ho Pepa) on trombone; Conway Jeune (C-Way Green) on guitar; and Iain Gordon (Kuki Blaze) on analogue keyboard, piano, and synthesizers.

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