by Alyn | Apr 14, 2011 | Charts New
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Meet Katerpillar, the new sound of funk-breaks/groove-rock music. Their jams fuse rock, Latin percussion, hip-hop and funk. Established in 2003, Katerpillar boasts a host of radio-ready tracks compiled from their debut album, “Metamorphosis,” and e.p.s “Katerpillar,” and “From the B-Boy Vault.”
Singer-songwriter Rod Soriano’s uniquely edgy melodies and lyrics have attracted a family of musicians that make up Katerpillar’s groove rock style.
Bassist Steve Henao piques listeners’ interest with his driving bass grooves. Steve brings heart and soul to Katerpillar’s musical foundation, giving bass enthusiasts a sound to salivate for.
Percussionist Jay Pacheco is an expert at his craft, showing his skills with an array of percussive instruments from bongos and congas to timbales and chimes. Jay brings a spicy Latin complexity to the music.
Drummer Raymond Roosevelt met up with the band early Jan 2011 after . Raymond displays a musical sensitivity tantamount to Katerpillar’s unforgettable sound. By 2006, the Katerpillar was gigging from Orange County to Ojai, adding a few guest artists to the mix along the way.
World famous DJ Hazze collaborates with Katerpillar on their e.p. “From The B-boy Vault,” adding his signature scratch tracks and raps to Katerpillar’s eclectic sound. Trumpeter Danny Kay has been playing since the age of twelve, studying under greats such as Dennis Farias, Jeff Kaye and Rich Hoffman. Danny brings to the band a freestyle feel with a dirty funk tone. Featured singer Lindsay Cole accents the groove rock music with lilting harmonies and brings a new energy and attitude to Katerpillar’s b-boy set.
Now a fully cohesive band with an unmistakable and eclectic sound, Katerpillar is going stronger than ever. The rest is musical history in the making. For more information e-mail kpillarband@gmail.com or visit WWW.KATERPILLARMUSIC.COM.
by Alyn | Apr 14, 2011 | Charts New
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Pulling reggae apart and putting it back together again with a dose of hip-hop, a dash of rock, and a whole lot of soul, Dread Daze tunes up the positive vibrations and turns traditional reggae on it’s ear. The powerful sound they bring forth is uniquely their own, and their music speaks their truth in no uncertain terms.
Di Wall, Dread Daze’ beautifully crafted debut album, literally explodes with songs like “Right Now”, “Stand Up”, and “Murder in the Name of Religion”, that challenge the status quo and urge people to question, understand and take action. “Kitty” and “NiteTime” get listeners out of their chairs and onto their feet — just in time to bend and move to the traditional reggae vibes of “Morning Time” and “Danger Signs” before slowing down and slipping into Ital Soul where lead vocalist Najashi seduces listeners with his steamy twist on a Motown-inspired love song.
Dread Daze was conceived in Los Angeles, but is a child of the world stage. Their authentic desire to use their music to open minds, change vibes and spread a message of peace and unity shines through in every song and has captured the ears of listeners across all genres as well as promoters throughout the U.S. and around the world. Dread Daze’ exudes raw energy on-stage and forges a strong bond with audiences worldwide, while their huge grass-roots following and spirit of collaboration make them widely sought after – as evidenced by countless shows in clubs, festivals and other venues throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Together, Najashi (lead vocalist), Brian Ward/Belfast Posse (guitar/vocals), Donu (drums), DJ Thergood (DJ/percussion), Steve(bass) Billy (lead guitar), form Dread Daze. Individually, they have made their mark in the music scene performing with legends such as Beres Hammond,Israel Vibrations,Aswad,UB40, Steel Pulse, Arrested Development, Pato Banton, Capleton,Sizzla, Richie Spice,Luciano,Eek A Mouse, Half Pint, Mikey Dread, Wailing Souls, The Abyssinians, Don Carlos and many more. They’ve also recorded with members of The Black Eyed Peas, Jurassic 5, James Early of M.C Hammer’s first album, and more recently recorded in the infamous Hitsville West, a.k.a. Motown Studios, where legends, Marvin Gaye and The Jackson 5, once created music history.
A new album slated for 2011 release with bring the Dread Daze audience more
Great Music which will touch the mind and soul on a deeper level. Look for the band to tour
Around the globe and excite the music lovers of the world.
Dread Daze’ album, Di Wall, is available for free download at http://www.bandcamp.com/dreaddaze1 and current information and tour dates are available at www.myspace.com/dreaddaze For more information,www. http://www.facebook.com/dreaddazefans and booking, dreaddaze@gmail.com or oneworldmanagementinc@gmail.com call 213-239-3887.
by Alyn | Apr 13, 2011 | Charts New
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Caponiac is a rap artist Hailing from the central coast of California,who’s past success includes a hit single titled the D.A. B.O.M.B. that peaked at #5 on the billboard’s hot 100 in 2002.Due to numerous run ins with the law ,he was never able to get his career back on track.Now that he’s back on the right track,and in high demand on the central coast,He’s at it again with songs touchin all bases!!!
http://www.myspace.com/caponiac
by Alyn | Apr 13, 2011 | Charts New
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A native of Southern California, Kennedy York attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City at the age of 21. A few years later he returned to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. Soon he found himself as the lead singer of the South Bay band “Cannibal Soup Bones” and began doing a local tour of South Bay, Orange County and Los Angeles. He started writing his own material on piano and ukulele, incorporating harmonica, bass and percussion which created the “Kennedy York Sound”. After 3 years with the band, he left to start his own solo project which is a combination of all his influences both 20th and 21st centuries. Kennedy York has a sound that is truly unique and has made it his own. Influenced by such artists and bands as The Beatles, Nina Simone, Tom Waits, Rolling Stones, Curtis Mayfield, Beck, Hank Williams Sr., Bob Dylan, just to name a few. His music is catchy, very interesting, melodic, clever, fun, thought provoking, artistic and most important, heart-felt.
Currently he tours with his 5 piece band (sometimes 7 with back- up vocals) throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. He has appeared at The White House in Laguna Beach on several occasions, The Alegria in Long Beach, The Cabana Club in Hollywood, The Pig n Whistle in Hollywood, The world famous Rainbow in Hollywood, The Whiskey in Hollywood, The Derby in Los Feliz, The Blue Café in Long Beach, The Lava Lounge in Hollywood, The 2009 Orange County Fair. He has opened for such artists and bands as Shawn Mullins at The Roosevelt and The Skatalites at The Strand.
Kennedy York has been interviewed and featured on B.O.U.N.C.E. Radio and All Geek Things Show, Artist First Radio out of Ohio, Banana Peel Radio in Vancouver Canada His music is featured on Pandora.com and can be heard on numerous indie and college radio stations across the country.
After the success of his debut CD “Twelve” (2008), Kennedy is working on his second album “IGOR”, due out December 2010.
“With the obvious talent that Kennedy York possesses, he could be successful in almost any genre…he could even appeal to the masses” – Anne O’Neary – Music Connection
http://www.myspace.com/kennedyyorktunes
by Alyn | Apr 12, 2011 | Charts New
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Artist Ale-Jhay is far from what you would call a “typical rapper”. Born in Inglewood,Ca and raised in the city and surrounding areas, Joseph LaCount Bowman a.k.a. Ale-Jhay has been through many phases of his music career and is still in the works to establish himself as a aspiring artist. Starting off with just a mp3 player and his mother’s dell desktop, Ale-Jhay made mixes and edits of his favorite artists and sold mix cd’s of his mixes at his high school. His hobby, as he called it, was nothing more than passing time; and it wasn;t until his senior year of high school when he was accepted into the Cal State University system that he began to take his musical interests seriously. After acquiring the music software Fruity Loops, Ale-Jhay began learning the in’s and out’s of the software by trial and error, working with fellow classmates and friends he would eventually meet in college to start off his music portfolio. During his freshman year of college, Ale-Jhay linked up with the two man group E-V-A, which was composed of Dedrick “DC” Allen and Cameron Wilson coming from the Bay Area, and it has been history since then. The group E-V-A has a small but supportive fan base locally and internationally, and has performed shows in the Bay Area and So Cal. Aside from his work with his group, Ale-Jhay also works with many other artists, from established artists such as Ft. Lauderdale’s Jay Burna and Cleveland-born artist Mean to european production companies such as Rhythm Girls who are based in Russia. Ale-Jhay has released many mixtapes and EP projects and is currently in the works of his first album.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ale-Jhay/128696496503
