Public recordCompiled from 9 credited sources · Updated Oct 13, 2026
Reality
Hardcore band from Tampa, FL
Funky psychedelic jam band from Tampa, FL �
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 40
- Cities
- 31
- Releases
- 10
- Last show
- Oct 12, 2026The Holloway
About
Reality is a band from Tampa, FL, tagged australian, funk, hardcore by its sources. Shows on record run from 2012 to 2027, across 40 rooms in 31 cities.
- Bad Boy Bill: member — MusicBrainz
- Kool Rock Steady: member — MusicBrainz
- Spero: member — MusicBrainz
- Reality has 2 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1993–1994 — MusicBrainz
- Reality has 36298 listeners on Last.fm — Reality on Last.fm
- Reality has released 10 recordings between 1993 and 2024 — Reality on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · Songkick| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | Sala Acapulco, Casino de Asturias · GijónHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Fábrica de Chocolate · VigoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Sala López · ZaragozaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 29, 2027 | Jerusalem Club · ValenciaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Wolf Barcelona · BarcelonaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Ochoymedio - Old Location · MadridHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Shows per year
- 20124 shows
- 20139 shows
- 201410 shows
- 20153 shows
- 20162 shows
- 20174 shows
- 20187 shows
- 20191 show
- 20201 show
- 20212 shows
- 20236 shows
- 20241 show
- 20251 show
- 20265 shows
- 20274 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | The Holloway · NorwichHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Eastway Baths · LondonHeadlinerwith Daniel Elms, Blind Monarch, REMOTE VIEWING | Headliner | Daniel Elms, Blind Monarch, REMOTE VIEWING |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Military Park · NewarkHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Sargfabrik · ViennaSupportwith Sodl | Support | Sodl |
| May 9, 2024 | Shôko Madrid · MadridHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Autocine Malaga Cesurfp · MalagaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 24, 2023 | Spring Urban Soria · SoriaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 14, 2023 | Kultur.lokal.fürth · FürthSupportwith VIRTUAL | Support | VIRTUAL |
| May 13, 2023 | Kultur.lokal.fürth · FürthSupportwith VIRTUAL | Support | VIRTUAL |
| May 12, 2023 | Kultur.lokal.fürth · FürthSupportwith VIRTUAL | Support | VIRTUAL |
| Jan 14, 2023 | Independance · MadridSupportwith Kyra | Support | Kyra |
| May 29, 2021 | Crowbar · TampaSupportwith Displace | Support | Displace |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Mojo's Bar · North FremantleSupportwith Dice | Support | Dice |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Tiny Town · St PetersburgSupportwith Jessica Jones, Cope, Tropico Blvd | Support | Jessica Jones, Cope, Tropico Blvd |
| Sep 20, 2019 | The Attic at Rock Brothers Brewing · Ybor CitySupportwith George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners, George Porter Jr. | Support | George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners, George Porter Jr. |
| Oct 19, 2018 | Mad Beach Dive Bar · St PetersburgSupportwith Tropico Blvd | Support | Tropico Blvd |
| Oct 5, 2018 | Maddox Ranch · LakelandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Crowbar · Ybor CitySupportwith The Toasters, Maid of Ace | Support | The Toasters, Maid of Ace |
| May 31, 2018 | Groene Engel · OssSupportwith Tom Browne | Support | Tom Browne |
| May 25, 2018 | Crowbar · Ybor CitySupportwith Big Sam's Funky Nation, C-Rena | Support | Big Sam's Funky Nation, C-Rena |
| May 10, 2018 | Groene Engel · OssHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Castle Transylewski · PittsburghSupportwith silver car crash, Barlow, PRO VIDEO | Support | silver car crash, Barlow, PRO VIDEO |
| Nov 10, 2017 | Thompson House · NewportHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 12, 2017 | Regency Live · SpringfieldHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 3, 2017 | The Social · OrlandoSupportwith Oklahoma Stackhouse, Gary Lazer Eyes | Support | Oklahoma Stackhouse, Gary Lazer Eyes |
| Jan 2, 2017 | 64 North · OrlandoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 22, 2016 | Gwdihŵ Café Bar · CardiffHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 29, 2016 | Merseles Studios · Jersey CityHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 26, 2015 | Manchester 65 · West WarwickHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Groene Engel · OssHeadlinerwith Super Natural Selection | Headliner | Super Natural Selection |
| Oct 9, 2015 | Underbelly Hoxton · LondonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 14, 2014 | Le Sucre · LyonHeadlinerwith The Cosmic Adventure | Headliner | The Cosmic Adventure |
| Jun 13, 2014 | Le Sucre · LyonHeadlinerwith Ostgut Ton | Headliner | Ostgut Ton |
| Jun 8, 2014 | Le Sucre · LyonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 1, 2014 | Le Sucre · LyonSupportwith Nuits Sonores Closing | Support | Nuits Sonores Closing |
| May 9, 2014 | Le Sucre · LyonHeadlinerwith Carl Craig, Klement Bonelli | Headliner | Carl Craig, Klement Bonelli |
| Apr 27, 2014 | Le Sucre · LyonHeadlinerwith Seth Troxler, Pass Reality, Oxia | Headliner | Seth Troxler, Pass Reality, Oxia |
| Apr 4, 2014 | Le Sucre · LyonHeadlinerwith Robert Dietz, Guti | Headliner | Robert Dietz, Guti |
| Mar 14, 2014 | Le Sucre · LyonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 14, 2014 | Le Sucre · LyonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 10, 2014 | Le Sucre · LyonSupportwith Space Dimension Controller | Support | Space Dimension Controller |
| Oct 11, 2013 | Le Sucre · LyonSupportwith Steffi, Marcel Fengler | Support | Steffi, Marcel Fengler |
| Sep 29, 2013 | The Deen · PerthHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 22, 2013 | The Civic Hotel · InglewoodSupportwith Knowledge, Wolverine, Switchblade, +4 | Support | Knowledge, Wolverine, Switchblade, +4 |
| Sep 13, 2013 | Le Sucre · LyonSupportwith Virginia, Af012, Ostgut Ton | Support | Virginia, Af012, Ostgut Ton |
| May 3, 2013 | Elbo Room · ChicagoSupportwith Matthew L. Farris, Tha Next Chapter, Cosmic Fury | Support | Matthew L. Farris, Tha Next Chapter, Cosmic Fury |
| May 3, 2013 | The Horse Bar · LondonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 1, 2013 | The Horse Bar · LondonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 30, 2013 | Magazinkeller, Schlachthof · BremenSupportwith D.E.X, Goofy | Support | D.E.X, Goofy |
| Mar 9, 2013 | Groene Engel · OssHeadlinerwith Double H | Headliner | Double H |
| Oct 6, 2012 | Raduno · LondonSupportwith Genix, Jon O'bir, Dan Ascherl, +3 | Support | Genix, Jon O'bir, Dan Ascherl, +3 |
| Sep 4, 2012 | Moors Bar · LondonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 3, 2012 | Moors Bar · LondonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 5, 2012 | Moors Bar · LondonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
40 rooms in 31 citiesRooms played most
- Le Sucre · Lyon12 shows
- Groene Engel · Oss4 shows
- Kultur.lokal.fürth · Fürth3 shows
- Moors Bar · London3 shows
- Crowbar · Ybor City2 shows
Cities played
- Lyon12 shows
- London8 shows
- Oss4 shows
- Fürth3 shows
- Madrid3 shows
and 26 other cities
Live history
75 shows on record- Shows counted
- 75
- First on record
- Jun 1978
- Latest on record
- Aug 2026
Shows per year
- 20113
- 201210
- 20138
- 201410
- 20153
- 20162
- 20174
- 20187
- 20191
- 20201
- 20212
- 20236
- 20241
- 20251
- 20261
Top rooms
- Le Sucre, Lyon · 12
- Moors Bar, London · 5
- Groene Engel, Oss · 4
- Kultur.lokal.fürth, Fürth · 3
- Crowbar, Ybor City · 2
Top cities
- Lyon · 12
- London · 11
- Oss · 4
- Ybor City · 3
- Fürth · 3
Often on the bill with: A Fragile Tomorrow, Beatroots, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Black Acid Devil, Bone Dance, Carl Craig, Carpathian, Cicadas
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
10 releases, 1993–2024Luces Fuera
2024
Strictly Rhythms Vol. 2
2017
Soul Candi Classics Vol 1
2009
Strictly Rhythm The Best
1995
Wanna Get Busy
1994 · Single
Super Club Groovin' - House Revolution Vol. 22
1994
The Best Of House Revolution 1994
1994
Yolanda
1993 · Single
Work Ethic
Chrome Rims & Platinum Rhymes (A Cool Mix For A Smooth Ride)
Lineup
- Bad Boy Bill
- Kool Rock Steady
- Spero
Airplay
Lineup history
6 members on record- Bad Boy Billtenure unknown
- Edward Rudolphtenure unknown
- Kool Rock Steadytenure unknown
- Sperotenure unknown
- Spero Pagostenure unknown
- William Renkosiktenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Ground Level (via Spero), Ministers of Sound (via Spero)
Shares members with: 20 Fingers (via Spero Pagos), 4 Da Headstrong (via William Renkosik), America's Most Wanted (via Edward Rudolph), Hip-Hop Against Apartheid (via Edward Rudolph), The People (via William Renkosik), Universal Funk Order (via Spero Pagos)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Reality on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Reality on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Spotify | Photos |
| TheAudioDB | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.