The Hip Abduction creates ‘chill-out,’ tropical music

The Hip Abduction began as a duo, performing in the St. Petersburg area in 2007.“He and I got together playing cover gigs for $100 and a fish sandwich on the beach,” said Chris Powers, bassist for The Hip Abduction, of lead singer and fellow band co-founder David New.The pair shared a passion for the same music, reggae and West African-influenced sounds from Mali and other countries. Powers also recalled his youth, sitting in the back seat as his parents drove and […]