FORT KNOX FIVE – The Detour Drive (Tues Nov 16th, 2021)

Fort Knox Five is a Washington, D.C., based musical group consisting of Steve Raskin, Rob Myers and Sid Barcelona. Jon Horvath was a member of the group until his death in 2015. The musical collective releases music through their self-run label, Fort Knox Recordings. Their music style mixes elements of funk, reggae, hip hop and electronic music.

In 2005, Fort Knox Five opened for Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers Tour throughout North America, playing numerous shows alongside Stefani and the Black Eyed Peas. The band was selected by Urb Magazine for their annual “Next 100” artists to watch.

In 2007, Fort Knox Five was selected to remix two Bob Marley songs, which were released on Roots, Rock, and Remixed. The band also selected as the resident DJ at the Eye Candy Sound Lounge at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

In 2008, Fort Knox Five released their debut studio album, Radio Free DC, which features all four members of the band on production as well as numerous guest vocalists and musicians.