The Dambuilders were one of the more innovative and distinctive bands of the early 1990s Boston rock scene, playing edgy guitar pop uniquely flavoured with rock violin. Founding members Dave Derby and Eric Masunaga both hail from Hawaii, and had played in a number of bands before moving to Boston in 1990 and forming the Dambuilders. After a few personnel changes, the "classic lineup" consisted of Derby (bass/lead vocals), Masunaga (guitar), Joan Wasser (violin/vocals), and Kevin March (drums).

Their first single was titled "Pop Song = Food". Albums include Geek Lust, Islington Porn Tapes, God Dambuilders Bless America, A Young Person's Guide..., Encendedor, Ruby Red and Against The Stars.

Currently Derby is performing as a solo artist, based in NYC. After two releases as Brilliantine, he released Even Further Behind in 2003. Wasser is now performing under the name Joan As Police Woman and released her self-titled solo debut EP in June 2005. March was also a member of Guided By Voices for several years, and continues to do session work and tour with various artists. He is currently putting together a new group with his old friend, Nathan Larson of Shudder To Think. Masunaga now runs Modulus DVD, a mastering and DVD authoring studio, in Boston.
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