LUBA DVORAK

Introducing, from New York City, the best Unknown band in the world.
LUBA DVORAK & THE BANNED
Luba in black attire and armed with an acoustic guitar has been called a Dylan-Forbert-Springsteen-Cash combo with his earthy vocal style and enticing storytelling. Dvorak fronts an able group of players through engaging sets. Luba's music is a blend of country and rock with the pedal steel playing a prominent role in his songs.
"Dvorak is personable with some chat between catchy numbers that feature colorful jamming. There is no one I've seen since Springsteen with the stage presence and energy he brings." - soundpress
Born in a small town called Brno in what was then called Czechoslovakia, Luba and his brother were taken by their parents on vacation to what was then called Yugoslavia. What they didn't mention to anyone was that they weren't coming back. After a year and a half of bouncing around Europe they finally settled in Vancouver, Canada.
The son of a blacksmith and well-respected musician is not far down the family tree from world renowned composer Antonín Dvořák, Luba started playing guitar at age twelve and never looked back.
After releasing two solo albums and touring the US and Europe with different bands, Luba has taken his music to a whole new level. Settling in New York City and collaborating with his new band "the Banned" they recorded a collection of songs entitled “Under the Radar”. The Album is a collection of ten songs cut live off the floor at Pilot Studios in New York City. The album features Larry Oakes (Bad Company/Foreigner) on piano, Tony Tino (Gavin Degraw/ Southside Johny and the Asbury Jukes) on Bass, Mark Greenberg (Dickey Betts and Great Southern) on drums.
Since then “the Banned” has exploded with sound and talent adding Greg McMullen (Chris Whitley, Trixie Whitley) on pedal steel and local NYC legend Benny Landa (Carole King, Grahm Nash) on guitar.
Look for LUBA DVORAK & THE BANNED as they bring their Lonesome Highway, New York Swaggerin', Country Fried Rock and Roll to a town near you and join them in their effort to spread the gospel of true great live music!!!
All albums available on itunes.