For The Vibes By Reggae 360

In this episode the boys manifest. JB and Yarmo talk with elite guitarist Kamaron "Dragon" Quinata. Kam comes from the island of Guam and is here to spread good vibes and chase his dreams with The For Peace Band. Listen to Kam talk about the history of The For Peace Band and how he put it all on the line to move from Guam to Arizona. Kam is truly a humble and inspiring individual. For the second half, the boys review all of the music that dropped last week, talk reggae news, and give you a positive thought of the week.  Music reviewed- Rome and Duddy- And It Stoned Me P-Funk North- Date Rape (Live) Josh Heinrichs and Skillinjah Feat. Nattalie Rize- Resist (single and EP) Clear Conscience Feat. Benton and Zack Mufasa- Wake Up Call The Question Feat. Karim Israel & Marlon Asher- High Grade The San Antones Feat. Jonny Benavidez- Lonely World Ballyhoo! - Fighter (EP)

The boys, JB and Yarmo, talk to the supremely talented and motivated Greg Shields, lead singer of one of the hottest reggae rock bands in the game Kash’d Out. Listen to Greg talk about his business mind and how he navigates the pitfalls of the music industry. Greg gives some sage wisdom and also speaks his mind on the Reggae 360 Album of the Year contest. Say hi to him at an upcoming show, if you're lucky he might be sleeping on your couch soon. For the second half, the boys review all the new music from last Friday, give you some reggae rock news, and bless you with a positive thought of the week. Music reviewed- The Elovators- Fast and Slow Arise Roots – Selecta The Ries Brothers- Recluse Edjacated Phools- All the Right Places 4th and Orange- in the LBC Denm- Fallin Derek McBryde of Tropidelic- Road Back Home Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad- Good Love

In this episode JB and Yarmo sit down with Mike Pinto as he prepares for his trip to One Love Cali Fest. Mike just released some new music and crushed a major tour with LBDA and the Aggrolites towards the end of last year. Mike discusses his music, his recent tour success, and gives us his vision for the future. For the second half the boys review all of the music that dropped last Friday, share reggae rock news, and give a positive thought of the week. Music reviewed- Mike Pinto- Come A Long (single) Passafire – Sleepless (Single) Sammy Johnson – Someday (Single) Tatanaka- Nice Spice (Single) The Irie- Coming down (EP)

Episode 6 of Season 2: The boys, JB and Yarmo, are joined by Kyle Rising of Sensi Trails. Kyle shares the motivational story of how he put everything on the line to chase his dream. Fresh off a new album release Kyle discusses Sensi Trail’s music, his background and his adorable dog Nikki. For the second half the boys review all the reggae rock music that dropped last Friday and share some news around the scene. To top off a stellar episode the boys drop a positive thought of the week to keep you moving strong. Music reviewed- Howi Spangler- Self Care (Single) Higher Education- Voices in My Head Dubbest- Live at Sugar Shack (EP) Tribe Zion- Loco (live video) Citizen Cope- Way Down In The Hole (Single) Iakopo- Blue Skies (Single)

Episode 5 of Season 2: The boys sit down in studio with Brett Wilson, the lead singer of Roots of Creation. Although Brett rips an acoustic session and has an enlightening conversation with JB and Yarmo, the real star of the show was Brett’s seven-year-old daughter. Enjoy the good vibes and some impromptu jamming by Brett for the first half of the pod. For the second half, the boys review the latest music that dropped last Friday and give you a quick positive thought of the week. Music reviewed- Sensi Trails- Celebration (album) Long Beach Dub Allstars- Tell Me (single) Inna Vision- Stick to Ya Roots (single) Cydeways- Are You Down- (single) Arise Roots- One Life To Live (EP) Common Kings featuring Marc E Bassy- Fish in The Sea (single) Pacific Roots- Kooks on the loose (single)

LIVE MUSIC ALERT!!! Episode 4, Season 2- feat. Joe Sambo live-  The boys have their collective mind’s blown by a live Joe Sambo in-studio performance. Joe discusses life, his career, and the big things coming for him in 2020. With guitar in hand he plays a never heard before track live on the podcast. Some doinks may have been put into the air during the recording of this episode. For the second half, JB and Yarmo, play the songs that came out last Friday, they deliver some reggae rocks news, and they give you a positive thought of the week to keep your vibes strong! Music reviewed- Little Lion Sound- Kingston Journey (album) Artikal Sound System- Live at Sugarshack Sessions (EP) Randy Valentine Self Boss (single) Tribe Zion- Murderous (single) (2019 album) Cali1fa Feat. Karim Israel and Moi Quinn- Gimme Your Love (single)

The boys talk with West Coast icon Casey Sullivan about life, music, and the foundation of our beautiful Reggae Rock genre.  Casey is a creator, a connector and a driving force behind the bands Seedless and Burritos (a Sublime Tribute). Listen to JB and Yarmo chop it up and stick around for the second half where they review the new music from last Friday. If that’s not enough, the boys leave you with the gift of an animal themed “Positive Thought Of the Week”.  Music Reviewed- Capistrano- Downtown Dub Dan Busby- Lay Low

In this episode the boys JB and Yarmo talk to Howi Spangler of the legendary band Ballyhoo! and one of the hottest podcasts “Tales from the Greenroom!”. Howi shares some valuable knowledge about the music industry, reveals his coffee game and gives some tips on being a professional rock star. For the second half the boys discuss new music and video drops from the week prior. The end of the episode is wrapped up with a little “positive thought of the week” to get you through the start of a new year. Music reviewed- Indubious (video)- Frequent See Joe Sambo (video)- Slow Down- Dirty Heads cover Zach Fowler (Sun Dried Vibes) and Austin Smith (Roots of Rebellion)- Obstacles - Live via Kaya Media Bunktown Falls (Video)- Power and Sand The Vibesmen (Live album)- Kinda Live, Kinda Raw Of Good Nature (EP) - Live at Sugarshack Sessions

The boys are back for season 2 of FTVs! JB and Evan are cooking up in the lab once again. This time they are joined by the OG of looping himself, the exceedingly talented singer/songwriter/noise maker Zach Deputy. Zach shares wisdom, insight and his radiant personality in an epic conversation. For the second half, they pick up right where they left off and dive into reviewing this last week’s new music. They also bring back, by fan demand, the positive thought of the week. Music reviewed- Treehouse! Feat. Sin.Dex- One Life (single) Katastro- Good Enough Acoustic (Single) Vana Liya- Sweet Serenity (EP) Iakopo- Merry Like Christmas Popcaan- Vanquish- (Album)

In this Episode Evan and JB speak with 5/6 members of Ejacated Phools: Nick, Logan, Kyle, Ben, and Tyler. A high energy band playing with powerfully positive vibes, Edjacated Phools is playing tons of awesome shows and working on new music for everyone to hear. We learn about their creative process, and have a lot of fun learning about who they are as people. Music Reviewed: Stick Figure - Life is a Party Stick Figure - Whiskey Sun Ft. TJ O'neill Katastro - Antisocial Danny Robinson - Rock It

This week JB and Evan get schooled on life, music, and history by the legendary Edley Shine. After his recent collaboration with Kash’d out, Edley Shine is now on the radar of a lot of casual reggae rock fans. True music heads will remember Edley Shine from his massive success in the 90’s as one half of the Born Jamericans or perhaps from his solo work from the past 10+ years. Edley is a fascinating individual with a lot to say. Hit play and enjoy. The second half of the episode, the boys review all of the music from the week before and discuss the news from around the scene. Music reviewed- Bumpin Uglies- Money Stick Figure- Angels Above Me Indubious- Beleaf (Album) Fortunate Youth- Live Life (EP) Ballyhoo! Sounds of the Summer ‘19 (EP) Kyle Ahern- Island Girl (Feat. For Peace Band) Milky Chance & Tash Sultana- Daydreaming Gary Dread- More Love (Feat. Kalomo George) The B Foundation- Back When We Were Young Gydnce- On The Dance Floor (The Late Ones) Eli Mac- Roots Girl (Feat. Paula Fuga and Nattali Rize)

The boys connect with Positive J aka Jeremy Anderson of Treehouse! For an enlightening conversation. Jeremy flexes his food word play all while schooling JB and Evan about why his music is loved and respected worldwide. We discuss what the future holds for Treehouse! as well as why you need to catch Jeremy at an upcoming festival. For the second half we talk reggae rock news and review the latest music from the week before.  Music reviewed-  Roads Icarus- Repent Bunktown Falls- Officer Konker Spliff- Never Gonna Give You Up Kash’d Out- Under Cover (Album) Dirty Heads- Blood Moon- (Album) Stick Figure- All for You The Hip Abduction- To the Ends of the Earth (album) 

Join the boys JB and Evan for an episode that features one of the sharpest business minds in the reggae rock world, Fernando Delgado. Fernando manages one of the hottest reggae rock bands, Edjacated Phools, and also puts together one of the most anticipated music festivals in the Hightopps Backstage Bash. Enjoy getting an inside look into what it takes to support a band that is pushing to get to the next level. After the interview, JB and Evan break down the new music from the week before and talk reggae rock news.    Henry Fong (Feat. Rome)- On My Way Signal Fire- Wake Up (Album) Iya Terra- Coming to Light (Album) Joint Operation- Scuffed (Album) Deep Water Culture- Policeman Oogee Wawa- It’s Been a Wild Ride The Hip Abduction- Float 

Dave and Ryan from P-Funk North join the boys for an enlightening conversation about music, life, and Burger King tacos. Fresh off releasing their new album "Don't Even Ask", P-Funk North is making waves and spreading New Jersey vibes everywhere they go. They discuss their recent success, the new album, and what it's like to work with people like Mighty Mystic, Yellow Man, Sublime with Rome, and some of your favorite reggae rock bands in the industry.  For the second half Mark and JB review the latest reggae rock music from the week prior.  Music reviewed- 311- Voyager (Album) P-Funk North- Don't Even Ask (Album) HIRIE- I Like The Way You Roll Feat. Slightly Stoopid (Single) Brandon Hardesty- Catch and Release (Single)  Seranation- Sweet Temptation (Single)  Tunnel Vision- Shipwrecked (EP) The Elovaters- Catch Your Wave Feat. Organically Good Trio (Single) 

In this episode Evan and JB get the opportunity to speak with Tui from the Late Ones; Tau also drops by for a bonus. With a new single, a new record deal, and an album coming  these boys have more momentum than arguably anyone under the reggae umbrella. Learn a little bit about their background, their music and what makes Tui one of the most interesting up and comers in the game. For the second half of the episode Evan and JB drink spiked seltzers, discuss reggae rock news, and also review new music from last Friday. Music reviewed-  Dirty Heads- Lift Me Up (Single) Pepper- Local Motion (Album) Kash'd Out- Gimme Love (Single) Stick Figure (Feat. Citizen Cope)- Summertime (Single) Iration- Chill Out (Single) Signal Fire (Feat. The Elovaters)- Too Late (Single) Saltwater Slide- Stuck (Single) Happy Just To See You- Marbles (Single)

In this bounce back episode the boys speak to vocalist Joanna Teters of the Brooklyn based band Sundub. We catch up with her on the eve of Sundub's premiere album release. Joanna opens up about the band, her musical background, and gets weird with Mark and JB. Listen and get an inside look at one of the minds behind the freshest reggae act coming out of New York. As a bonus, JB learns a harsh lesson about fact checking his research; sorry Ebony magazine.  For the second half, JB and Yarmo get caught up on two weeks worth of music and reggae rock news-  Edjacated Phools- Lost Hours (Single) Pepper- Candy (Single) Sundub- Burden of Love (Album) The Movement- Ways of World (Album) Tropidelic- Here In The Heights (Album) Dirty Heads- Super Moon (Single)   Sons of Zion- Come Home (Single) Cisco Adler- Hippieland (Album) Th3rd Coast Roots- Jah Music Feat. Nick Sefakis of Iya Terra (Single) Fluid Foundation- Made in California Feat. Slightly Stoopid and Marlon Asher (Single) Through The Roots- Arrival (Album) Home G

Soooo... yeah, the boys got a little weird on a weekday night. Our guest canceled last minute, however, they were fortunate enough to cross paths with an iconic man who decided to drop a little wisdom about life, love, and liberty. A completely random chance interaction with a stranger walking the streets of Manchester, NH. Music reviewed- Roots of a Rebellion-  Shapes of a Soul (Album) Sublime With Rome- Blessings (Album) Ballyhoo!- Renegade Feat. Ted Bowne

This week we are honored to be joined by Hawaiian native and reggae music icon Koa of Innavision. We catch Koa shopping for the proper shirt to wear at the HOKU HANOHANO awards where he is up for album of the year (Link up). We talk about Koa’s vision for his music, his recently released greatest hits album, and why saltwater therapy is essential to life. Dope conversation with an even doper individual. For the second half we review all songs and albums that dropped last Friday and then we run through the reggae rock news from the past week. To top it off we leave you with a positive thought of the week to help get you from Monday to Sunday.  Music reviewed-  Tropidelic feat. Ballyhoo!- The Work-  Pepper- Brand New Day The Late ones- Tell Me Not Collie Buddz- Hybrid (Album) The Aggrolites- Reggae Now! (Album) Sundub- Won’t Go Easy 311- Crossfire Anuhea- Follow Me (Remix)

This week Producer Evan steals the show as we got to chop it up with Justin D'Alfonso, the front man for South Florida's own Fireside Prophets. Justin talks about creating the recent summer anthem "Sunshine State". He talks about making a music video on a yacht, blunt rides with Biggie, and he keeps it real when sharing why he chases his dream. A band with a unique sound and a unique front man, Fireside Prophets, is an absolute must listen. The music is fire, the vibes are strong. Justin is a legend in his own right. We also reviewed all the new music from last Friday and talked reggae rock news from the week before.  Music reviewed-  Inna Vision-  Best Yet (Album) Sugarshack Sessions Selects Vol 1. (Album)  Jemere Morgan- Self Confidence (Album) Steel Pulse- Mass Manipulation (Album) Sound Destroyer- Bring Back (Single) Through The Roots- Not This Time (Single) Roots of a Rebellion- I live in Light (Single) Big Mountain- Young Dread (Single) Collie Buddz- Show Love (Single)

We force the Elovaters and lead man Jackson Wetherbee to pull their tour van over as we conduct a hard hitting interview. Laced with controversial questions and salacious answers the Elovaters tell all about a lifestyle that includes luxury cars, fast money and weird tacos.  While holding no punches, Jackson himself calls out fellow reggae rock band Bumpin Uglies; things get heated. To wrap up this barn burner interview, the band struggles to align on their internal avocado policy leading to a very tense moment. What a roller coaster. Many thanks to Jackson and the boys (John Alves, Nick Asta, Matt Link, Derrick Cabral, Greg Nectow, and tour manager Alex Crowley) For the second half of the podcast we review new music from last Friday and discuss the latest reggae rock news Music reviewed- The Skints - Swimming Lessons (full album) Cydeways- Come Alive Feat. Ballyhoo! The Harbor Boys- Care Free Feat. Bumpin Uglies Buju Banton- Country For Sale Bubba Love-  Smiling Faces