Rebelution
"Safe And Sound"
Musicians
- Eric Rachmany: Vocals/Guitar
- Marley Williams: Bass
- Wesley Finley: Drums
- Rory Carey: Keyboard
Upcoming shows
None scheduled
Genres: Reggae / Carribean, Rock
Sound description: Rebelution's music is complete with crafty melodies, socially conscious lyrics and savvy musicianship. Whereas other SoCal reggae-infused groups such as Sublime and the Long Beach Dub All-Stars tend to be rock or punk-based, Rebelution sticks much more strongly to a vintage "roots" reggae sound.
Few bands can walk the middle road between politics and parties, and even fewer can do so as well as Rebelution. Perhaps that's what makes the live show experience such a great one for their fans. Not only can they dance the night away, but they can also leave with a little food for thought — and it's not presented to them in a hopelessly depressing way. The music is optimistic, inspiring and engaging, leaving you with the sense that we do have the power to make this world a better place, and we have to do it together. As Rachmany explains, "I think everybody who really feels our music also feels like they are part of a community, and that is something really special to us."
Web site: http://rebelutionmusic.com/
History
Originally formed in 2004, the group consists of vocalist/guitarist Eric Rachmany, keyboardist Rory Carey, bassist Marley D. Williams, and drummer Wesley Finley. It was their mutual attendance of music classes at Santa Barbara City College that initially brought them together, and it was in this environment that the seeds of their successful future were planted. While residing in Isla Vista, the group began to build serious momentum through consistent gigging and the release of a self-titled EP. Before they knew it, they were one of the biggest draws in the area — and not just in the reggae genre. Nonetheless, it was with the release of their first full-length album in June of 20707, Courage To Grow, that the group's major breakthrough would be made. Not only did the record garner mass downloads and radio play on monster stations like San Diego's 91X, Los Angeles' KROQ, and San Francisco's Live 105, but it was also selected as iTunes Editor's Choice for Best Reggae Album of 2007. Can four young dudes playing reggae music really make a difference in the world? Maybe, maybe not. Regardless, Rebelution's giving us all they got, and they're doing it with fat smiles on their faces.
Formed
Santa Barbara, CA
Influences
Bob Marley and the Wailers, Don Carlos, Sublime, Dredg, Gentleman
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