The International Farmers' new song Silly Bird was selected as the Grand
Prize Winner to be featured on this years "Fresh Produce Vol. 5".
Congratulations to the band!
The International Farmers combine roots, reggae, rockers, dub, soul &
hip hop influences into a very smooth & polished mix of some of the
best, most original, reggae based music to ever come out of Southern California.
Formed by childhood friends Danny Primavera (vocals, guitar) and Jeremy
Odom (bass), transplants from Atlanta and the DC area, the two added Preston
Nelson (drums) son of Juan Nelson, longtime bassist of Ben Harper, when
relocating to LA in 2004.
This band of basics was expanded upon and perfected by the addition of funky
keyboardist, Jamie Bullock, soulful female vocals by Lara Beers and young
saxophonist, Brian Landau. The band's sound has expanded and evolved into
a very smooth and soulful, yet eclectic and hard-driven sonic amalgamation
that, although is true to its reggae roots at its core, is unique in its
creativity, power and musical complexity.
Tthe band emerges with an upbeat sound of hip rhythms and unique melodies,
built on traditional reggae roots and exploring the limits of harmony
and lyrical substance.
The eclectic 13 track album takes the listener on a dynamic musical journey,
incorporating positive vibes and inspirational choruses.
Sun-drenched tones in "Jealousy" and "Slow Down" keep
the reggae-rock edge intact, and provide contrast with sweetly charming
"Silly Bird". Laid back grooves "Only Questions" and
"Open Road" lend further depth to this collaboration of instrumental
and melodic hooks.
This band represents the best that California has to offer towards a
fresh direction of feel-good music.
Influences--Fat Freddy's Drop, John Browns Body, Slightly Stoopid, Bob
Marley, Jamiroquai and many others.
International Farmers have won "BEST REGGAE ARTIST OF THE YEAR"
a t the 2007 South Bay Music Awards!
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