Tribal Seeds

************Quick Announcement! Tribal Seeds will be performing at Sam’s Burger Joint in San Antonio, Texas TOMORROW! Catch them live all the way from San Diego California!***************

If you new listeners think reggae music isn’t a genre where you can “go hard” to, then you haven’t been introduced to Tribal Seeds.  The amount of energy they bring to the stage is phenomenal, they will literally blow you hair around. You won’t be able to stop dancing to their Bob Marley and Steel Pulse inspired vibes. Their lyrics have so many messages yet all their songs are easy to follow along.

Steven Rene Jacobo – Lead Vocals/Guitar

Tony-Ray Jacobo – Production/Keyboards/Vocal Harmonies

Carlos Verdugo – Drums

Ryan Gonzalez aka Gonzo- Guitar

Victor Navarro – Bass

E.N Young – Keyboards/Vocal Harmonies

Sensimilla is a  gift

from Jah.

I will not follow your

man made law.

Never disrespect.

I will never abuse.

It is the law of the books,

I follow the rules.

In I herbal garden is a

sweet medicine for me.

In I herbal garden is what

inspired this melody.

These guys have shared the stage with big name reggae artists such as:

Slightly Stoopid

Matisyahu

The Wailers

Gregory Isaacs

Stephen Marley

SOJA

Rebelution

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad

James Searl – Bass, Vocals
Chris O’Brian – Drums, Vocals
Dylan Savage – Guitar, Vocals
Dan Keller – Guitar, Vocals
Tony Gallicchio – Keys

This quintet plays some the most stellar psychedelic roots reggae you will find! From Rochester, New York  this band is surprisingly very diverse. One of their albums was transformed into a country version of their songs and it still sounds as unique as their original version. These guys know how to mix it up which is what makes them stand out. Not only that, their lyrics prove to the world that they are not afraid to speak the truth about certain problems society is facing today.

Check out “Pockets” from their album “In These Times.” This song talks about the economic division going on in America. Misinformation is spread about the reality of war, politics and religion. Someone out there is making some type of profit as others suffer.

It’s a war of culture, politics, religion

Struggle of our soul. Nations rise, nations fall.

And they be filling up their pockets

oh, you sunk this one
and you’re swimmin’ in your desperation
oh, you’re slippin’ up
and you’re burnin’ every bridge that can save you

past where we’re from
and we’re movin’ up in this foundation
goodness will come
if you’re solid in this here creation

time’s gonna save you
no one’s gonna make you
don’t just be a setting sun
these times come and go
these times go and come

GPGDS ended their IN ROOTS WE TRUST tour not too long ago. They got together with The Expanders and The Simpkin Project and put on a killer collaboration amongst all three bands. Check out their mix on soundcloud!

Click the picture to check out their live acoustic performance on Good Day Rochester!

Katchafire

Living on the other side of the world in New Zealand, this doesn’t stop Katchafire from touring other countries. You can catch them here in the states whenever they go on tours. They have a been together since 2000 and have released 5 albums. The band consists of eight ” members including a father and his two sons. These guys are considered the “Reggae Kings” of New Zealand. They make sure to represent the Maori culture in their music.

Upcoming Tour Dates:
April 19 @ The Rio. Las Vegas, NV
April 20 @ Higher Grounds Music Festival. Santa Margarita, CA
April 21 @ Mezzanine. San Francisco, CA
April 23 @ Arcata Theatre. Arcata, CA
April 24 @ El Rey Theatre. Chico, CA
April 25 @ Ace of Spades. Sacramento, CA
April 26 @ Mystic Theater. Petaluma, CA
April 27 @ Nokia Club. Los Angeles, CA
April 28 @ Soho Restaurant & Music Club. Santa Barbara, CA
May 01 @ Park City Live. Park, City UT
May 02 @ Belly Up Aspen. Aspen, CO
May 03 @ Fox Theatre. Boulder, CO
May 07 @ Bottle Neck. Lawrence, KS
May 10 @ Shank Hall. Milwaukee, WI
May 11 @ Bottom Lounge. Chicago, IL
May 12 @ Firebird. St. Louis, MO
May 15 @ Bronze Peacock at House of Blues. Houston, TX
May 16 @ House of Rock. Corpus Christi, TX
May 17 @ Ridglea Theater. Fort Worth, TX
May 18 @ Antone’s. Austin, TX
May 21 @ Envy at Route 66 Casino Hotel. Albuquerque, NM
May 22 @ Crescent Ballroom. Phoenix, AZ
May 23 @ Belly Up. Solana Beach, CA
May 24 @ Belly Up. Solana Beach, CA
May 24 @ House of Blues. Anaheim, CA
May 26 @ Monterey Co. Fairgrounds. Monterey, CA

Katchafire has played with some of the biggest reggae artists out there such as:

• The Wailers
• The Marleys
• Steel Pulse
• UB40

The have played all over Austraila, Europe, the UK, Brazil and the U.S.

I got the chance to check them out at Antone’s in Austin, Texas and they were on fire! Check out a live video from Episode Phive.

They will be in Austin again on May 18th in Antone’s! Be sure to stop by and check these amazing musicians!

The Expanders

Yes! The Expanders, all the way from Los Angeles, California, has come a long way in the reggae scene. Started in 1999, these guys have stepped up and proven they are capable of engaging modern listeners to 60’s/70’s/80’s Jamaican music such as Ethiopians, Gladiators and Mighty Diamonds. They bring rare old school songs to their live shows as well as some originals. The lyrics on their originals sound like they are from an old,wise, respectable sailor giving advice to the youth of the nation. Some songs carry out messages that point out corruption going on in our society today as well as songs with a playful mood. Their trio harmonies are so smooth that it leaves smiles on everyone’s face. Not only do their voices make you feel like floating, but every band member puts on a smile so bright you can you won’t want to stop smiling yourself. Like I said, reggae music brings good vibes.

The Expanders recently turned Snow Beast into a dubbed out version called Dub Beast. Check it out. It’s also available on iTunes.

Ashes of Babylon

Ashes of Babylon is an eight piece band originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana but now are based in Austin, Texas. They have a unique style of roots reggae where they bring hip hop, r&b and funk all together. AoB has performed in Georgia, Austin, San Marcos, San Antonio and other cities in Louisiana. Their Caribbean vibes always bring dancing feet to their live shows. Their harmonies are spot on and the bouncy three horn piece adds to their catchy vibes. This band is unforgettable. Their energy is high and their sound is loud. I have been to many of their shows and every single time they finish the last song, the crowd asks for more. AoB never declines an encore.

They have recently released their third album so these guys will be on tour through out Texas including San Marcos, San Antonio, Chorpus Christi and Houston. For more tour dates check out their Facebook Page.

Check out this video live and direct in San Marcos, TX at Taxi’s Piano Bar.

                                  

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Love Music, Love Reggae, Love Life

Good day, good people!

Why Reggae?

• All around good vibes
• Encouraging words
• It gets you dancing
• Variety of styles:Dub, Ska, Roots, Rockers, Rocksteady
• You don’t have to be from Jamaica, or have dreads…that is just a stereotype
• It unites everyone
• It gets you off your feet

I  started listening to reggae almost two years ago and it is so addicting to the point where I’m searching for new and unheard reggae artists all the time.Each reggae artist has a unique characteristic in their music and this is why I have started this blog. I will show you many reggae artists and their messages they wish for others to hear. Reggae moves the soul and enhances the need of peace and I feel everyone should listen to what they have to say.I noticed that most reggae artists sing about certain topics such as war, corruption, the legalization of marijuana and the injustice of the people.

Not only will I be introducing the reggae scene, but I will be connecting current events with the topics these reggae artists sing about. Being up-to-date in your community is another way that unites people and that is what I’m about.
This blog is for anyone and everyone. To those who love reggae, love music and love life.

Reggae music is all about spreading the good vibes to one another. Kindness flows through the room and everyone is touched by this natural vibration. I want you all to be open about this type of music. Try new things. Go on an adventure. Spread love to all. Be kind to strangers, your friends or the bartender; you never know who is having a bad day. Who knows, you could totally turn their day around by one simple act of kindness. Reggae music wants to unite everyone. Any and all races. To those who speak English, Spanish or even German. If you are from Spain, Mexico or France, there is some kind of reggae music out there for you. Ignore those stereotype comments where you have to have dreads to or be from Jamaica to enjoy reggae. The way you look has nothing to do with your choice in music. Music is what your soul feels. It

Peace and love my good people. Enjoy these reggae vibes and let”s be one.

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