Formed in 2004, Rochester, New York-based Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad has garnered a large grass roots following courtesy of its eclectic blend of roots reggae, dub, and afrobeat Giant Panda recently release a new album LIVE UP this past fall. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad has shared the stage with reggae greats Toots And The Maytals, The Wailers, Lee Scratch Perry, Steel Pulse, Israel Vibration, Yellowman, Culture, The Meditations, Don Carlos, Morgan Heritage, Mad Professor, and Edi Fitzroy. They’ve been joined on stage by members of Thievery Corporation, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Brazilian Girl. Melissa Brodeur recently tossed a few quickies the band’s way.
I really love the name of your band and feel it reveals nothing about your band. Its one of those names, where I feel like people are like G.P.G.D.S what are they all about?What do you feel your name says about your band?
Nothing specific,we really are one of those bands that you have to come see us play, we are 100% original. All the words in our band name have specific meanings, and dub is a type of reggae so that gives away a little, but we don’t want to give away to much.
Congratulations on having a vehicle that runs on part diesal and part vegetable oil, what are some other things you you guys are aware of and doing to help support a healthy planet?
We all have Kleen Kanteens, we are consious of everything we do and buy, we are very picky eaters! We wish we could do more! 
Are you concerned with your own health while on the road?
YES! Its really hard to be healthy. We do daily stretches.
Where do you see Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad in five years?
Having released many more albums!
The one thing I never leave home without is….
Ganja and instruments!
What was the last concert you saw just as a fan?
The Grass Roots Festival and the favorite was Viex Farka Toure
What is your favorite movie soundtrack?
Star Wars and Dead Man, Neil Young did all the music.
Where is your favorite place to be in your hometown of Rochester NY?
In nature of Javas Cafe.
What is your favorite venue to play in and why?
We love playing house parties! On the west coast we love the Fillmore, because of its history and the food! We also love Red Rocks. On the east coast we love the Higher Ground, becuase of the staff and the great food!
The one thing I have learned about life from being in a band is…..
Nothing comes easy!
