Led by John Krasula on guitar (JK), the Contraband performs all original music inspired by a spectrum of musical influences. “They sound tight, they get loose, and they look sharp on stage, emanating a sense of fearless confidence.” 

Performing with John are Patrick Moreno on keys, Jeremy Fratti on tenor sax, Greg Zabel on bass, and David Weatherspoon on drums. 

“JK & The Contraband leave the listener refreshed and mesmerized - their minds open to the possibilities of musical arrangement.”— Visit St Augustine

“JK and the Contraband deliver a show that’s full of the unexpected. The band plays free-flowing jams sourced from the likes of alternative music legends Jane’s Addiction, Soundgarden and an opening number in the heady form of Nirvana’s “In Bloom” — along with their own stunning originals. If comparisons were to be made, the band are in league with contemporaries like Robert Glasper, Kneebody and Snarky Puppy with an obvious taste for 1990s alternative rock.” - Kyle Eagle; Orlando Weekly Cover Story June 2024

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