Thursday, March 14, 2013

Anuhea




Anuheake'alaokalokelani Jenkins (Anuhea) is a self-taught guitarist & song writer from the island of Maui in Hawaii. Anuhea descends from Hawaiian, Chinese, German & Welsh ethnic backgrounds.

Performing at local coffee shops, these gigs turned into paid restaurant gigs & eventually a band came together of friends from around the island.


Anuhea's musical & performance skills continued to improved with every performance & successes came steadily. She took the initiative to market herself as a musician initially acting as her own manager, booking agent, music producer & distributor. 



Anuhea's first real demo CD "Rough Cuts" was originally a collection of recordings from a live taping for a public radio station in which she re-created. Through her myspace page she was discovered by manager/record label co-owner, Warren Wyatt.

A naturally gifted songwriter, Anuhea's word choices are a clever balance of emotions where each song tells a unique story in which each story is a lesson learned. Anuhea wants to be a part of a new generation, melding the melodic traditions of her island upbringing with modern beats & influences. 

Music has been in Anuhea's family for generations, so it was inevitable that her seeded passions would reflect the same. 

The future is bright for this Maui songbird. Anuhea's determination, passion, optimism & pure raw talent are the foundations for the success that is to come.






Sunday, March 10, 2013

Through The Roots




THROUGH THE ROOTS came together as a band in 2008 uniquely blending rock & reggae music. This band on the rise, shares the San Diego, California group's easy-listening music with Cali-Reggae vibes & positive messages. 

Through The Roots quickly captured music fans' attention all over the West Coast as the band rose in popularity, becoming a must-see show while sharing the stage with highly respected groups like Rebelution, Iration, Pepper, Passafire, Tribal Seeds, Natural Vibrations & Alborosie, in various venues across the United States.


Through The Roots performs the unreleased song "Here To Stay" at the MoBoogie Loft.

THROUGH THE ROOTS' CD, "Here To Stay" quickly rose on the iTunes reggae Top 200 chart to No. 2 in the first week & remains amongst the best selling CDs as more & more THROUGH THE ROOTS fans are turned on by the clever vibes & soothing mixture of TTR's

music. 


TTR's uplifting music includes a tantalizing blend of reggae, rock, & pop mixed with a vast array of ear pleasing guitar, drums & keyboard/synth play to mesh with the band's catchy vocals, creating its unique sounds. Excelling in live performances, allows their young & older fans to truly experience the total musical package as the pumping crowd is wrapped into a high-energy, free-flowing show that leaves fans with a positive reaction.



MEMBERS:
Evan Hawkins, Vocals/Guitar
Bryan Jackson, Bass
Brady O'Rear, Keys
Taylor Boatwright, Drums
Chris Cruz, Guitar/Keys





Sunday, March 3, 2013

Pacific Dub




Meet Pacific DubOne of the youngest & newest bands to solidify themselves as professionals within the Reggae-Rock scene. Coming from Surf City USA, Pacific Dub resides in surfer’s paradise - Huntington Beach, California.



Combining heavy rock n’ roll guitar melodies, smooth hip-hop & reggae rhythms with catchy chorus’, are significant characteristics that add to Pacific Dub’s coastal vibe. Having the genuine objective of creating innovative alternative-rock-reggae compliments their message of peace & love.

Since Pacific Dub's introduction into the music scene in early 2009, they have released 2 EP’s and 2 Full Length studio albums. Their most recent album, Tightrope LP, released on June 26, 2012 and debuted #1 on iTunes Reggae Charts. In support of Tightrope, Pacific Dub headlined their first national tour in the summer of 2012, which also included their first headlining show at House of Blues - Anaheim with over 850 tickets sold. In addition, the band performed 83 shows in over 30 states in 2012, supporting many national acts, including - Matisyahu, Dirty Heads, Collie Buddz, Pepper, & Tomorrows Bad Seeds.







MEMBERS:
Colton Place - Vocals, Rhythm
Bryce Klemer - Lead Guitar
Ryan Naglich - Bass
David Delaney - Drums, Vocals
Justin Quarress - Keys
Casey Eubanks - FOH Engineer, Tour Manager

Gig Guide







27th Annual UCLA Jazz & Reggae Festival 2013



May 26th & 27th - Memorial Day Weekend

Save the dates for this music, food & art festival that celebrates the unique rich culture of Los Angeles while kicking off start to a beautiful California summer.


Time: 12-7 pm
Location: UCLA Intramural Field


Lineup | Info | Gallery 




Contact Info
Phone: (310) 825-9912
Email: info@jazzreggaefest.com