The Subdudes Over the course of 25 years and 10 albums, The Subdudes have quietly become one of America's national music treasures. The New Orleans-formed group is a living encapsulation of American music, a vibrant cauldron of sounds that stirs together meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, soulful R&B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock 'n' roll attitude and folky social consciousness. The foursome has some of the sharpest musicianship and ensemble playing you'll ever hear from any musicians. Led by singer/guitarist Tommy Malone and accordionist John Magnie, The Subdudes draw most of their inspiration from the sounds of their native New Orleans, blending blues, gospel, funk and R&B with their own harmony vocals. Their sound is also notable for the band's substitution of tambourine player Steve Amedée for a drummer. Tim Cook rounds out the band on bass.