Red Fest 2011 featuring Collie Buddz

Tomorrows Bad Seeds

Tomorrows Bad Seeds, “leaders of the new school” is a five piece American band from Hermosa Beach, California formed in 2004. Their Southern California influences helped yield their unparalleled sound. A coalition of rock and reggae, punk and blues, beats and riffs. From break dancing to spinning tracks these boys emerged into multi-cultural musical phenomenon with a cause. Tomorrows Bad Seeds ai...ms to be a fundamental development in the reproduction of conscious music worldwide! Meet the Seeds: Moises Juarez (lead vocals), Sean Chapman (vocals/guitar), Mathew McEwan (vocals/guitar), Patrick Salmon (drums), and Andre Davis (bass).

January of 2011 began with an ignited fire. TBS started the year off by filming a music video for their fan loved song “Reflect”. Days later on January 12 they filmed their first national TV appearance for The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson to be aired March 3, 2011. By the end of January TBS headed out for a four week tour with the legendary Wailers. Within days of the tour ending they teamed up with Katchafire and stayed on the road. Tomorrows Bad Seeds live shows provides a high-energy mix of rock, soul, pop, punk, reggae and hip hop guaranteed to move and inspire your soul. Since the band’s inception, they have shared the stage with the likes of UB40, 311, Slightly Stoopid, Pennywise, Pepper, The Wailers, Steel Pulse, Half Pint, The Expendables, Hed(pe), Eek-A-Mouse, Pato Banton, John Brown’s Body, The Aggrolites and Fishbone, just to name a few.

Tomorrows Bad Seeds continue to tour extensively amassing a large and loyal grassroots following which is rapidly gaining momentum. If you pay attention to their tour ethic, you will see their dedication to their music and fans. Following a sold out performance at the world famous Roxy Theatre on Sunset Blvd, the band went on the road with The Expendables touring in April 2010. In July the band showcased at the 2010 Warped Tour. With much anticipated buzz surrounding Tomorrows Bad Seeds, they shut down the 2010 Sunset Music Festival in August headlined by the Smashing Pumpkins. By October the band was back on the road for a co-headlining tour with Passafire. On November 18th, 2010 Tomorrows Bad Seeds received the “Commercial Success Award” at the Los Angeles Music Awards for having more than 150,000 downloads for 2010. This number continues to grow! On December 2nd, 2010 Tomorrows Bad Seeds headlined their very intimate “Holidaze Acoustic Tour” to promote their upcoming acoustic album to be released in 2011.

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New Kingston

New Kingston is a young vocalist/instrumentalist group that consists of three brothers. Tahir a.k.a. SLIM, the youngest member on Keyboards/Vocals. Courtney on Drums/Vocals and Stephen a.k.a SUKI, the oldest on Guitar/Vocals. This group fuses their Reggae sound with modern Pop, Jazz and R&B music, to create their sound, which they term, "Reggae Crossover". New Kingston has been in the industry for some time now and some might call them, "young veterans"! The group is led by it's founder/manager and father Courtney LJ Panton.

New Kingston started off working with many artists such as, Collie Buddz, Mr.Vegas, Morgan Heritage, Gyptian, Shabba Ranks, and many more. But, while working with all of these artists, manager Courtney LJ Panton had another vision. This vision helped New Kingston create their sound, dubbed, "Reggae Crossover". A blend of sounds to everyone's likes, while still sticking to their heritage. Reggae!

Now this group is sharing the stage with many artists around the world from Europe, to the Americas and beyond. New Kingston is currently set to release their second album, "In the Streets". The album features two of their singles that are gaining radio recognition globally. "In The Streets", the title track of the album and "Pon Di Wall", which is on the Ting-ah-Ling riddim revamped and remade by New Kingston!

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The Holdup

The Holdup formed in early 2008 when drummer Danny Flores and lead vocalist Mike Garmany recruited local bassist Kyle Christensen. They began writing songs and performing small local venues around town. It wasn't long before a fanbase gathered and the request for an album began to spread. Not having any recorded material the band decided it was time to ...hit the studio to record their first EP. Later that Year, the band recruited Clev Stiles as DJ/Band Manager, the chemistry and fit were undeniable and The Holdup was finally complete.

The Holdup released their first EP in the summer of 2008, and instantly sold a thousand copies. The EP was a huge hit and got the attention of the local independent record label, Dub Rock Records. A few weeks later, The Holdup signed exclusively with Dub Rock and began recording their first full length album “Stay Gold”. In March 2009 the long awaited album “Stay Gold” was finally released on Dub Rock, and debuted at an impressive number #34 on the Top 100 Reggae Albums on iTunes. The Album’s success on iTunes helped launch “Stay Gold” on to the iTunes “What’s Hot” List for 6 weeks and even made the top Reggae Albums on CD Baby.com. Since its release “Good Times” the Single off the “Stay Gold” album has seen been on rotation on multiple college radio stations such as KSCU 103.3FM and even landed on the Bay Area's biggest Alternative mainstream Rock Station Live 105.3FM

The Holdup creates a new style by blending multi genre influenced production into each song. From Hip Hop, Reggae, Dub, Soul, Pop and Rock, you find each song different from the next with its own unique sound. With hit songs like, “Hunnies”, “Sometimes” and the ever growing popular hit, “Good Times, The Holdup’s music is destined to be heard over airwaves and venues across the world. Combine a distinctive combination of music with ear catching melodic lyrics, and you get The Holdup: An energetic, hardworking group that defines a new unique style of Music.

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Radio la Chusma

Radio la Chusma and their border-world-beat sound are quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon in the American Southwest. A funky mix of traditional roots reggae infused with Mesoamerican Afro-beats, this high energy group seamlessly breaks down cultural, artistic and even political barriers using highly danceable music tied to their borderland as melting-pot mantra. Featuring four-part vocal harmonies and electrifying vocal, violin and guitar solos, Radio La Chusma has been inspiring crowds for the past eight years. Radio La Chusma is currently performing over one hundred shows a year(120, out of town-50) and has strong followings in El Paso, Juarez, San Diego, Santa Fe, Taos, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Austin. Currently, the band is in the studio working on their new full-length album and a soundtrack for a movie based on the border.

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Squash Blossom Boys

The traditional, yet contemporary, Squash Blossom Boys bring together a mix of Old Time, Cajun, and driving Bluegrass music. Versed in jazz improvisation and music arrangement, the band creates a unique sound that explores the roots and boundaries of Americana. The band's stylistic versatility lends itself to the demands of multiple audiences. Since their inception, they have played at festivals, pubs, restaurants, farmer's markets and weddings. The music of the Squash Blossom Boys can be readily accommodated for pleasant easy-listening, as well as upbeat, lively atmospheres. Here is what people are saying about the Squash Blossom Boys: "These young men are so very talented and stop in your tracks good! Find them and go listen! You will want to jump up and start dancing -- definitely a feel good experience. They give a performance you won't forget. Each of them bring a practiced artistry to the group and you'll have an opportunity to enjoy each of their talents as well as the combined excellence of the group. This is just from getting to listen to them by accident as I was shopping at Whole Foods, I am a fan!" "The Squash Blossom Boys. They are talented in their instruments. They are a young local blue grass/folk type band and they play at various venues, even La Montanita Co-Op sometimes. Check them out if you ever have the chance. I have a feeling you may enjoy them, I know I did and I have never listened to that type of music." "The Squash Blossom Boys are damn good!"

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Damn Band ft. Mina Tank

The Damn Band has been rocking northern New Mexico for over a decade and has a musical background as diverse as the area they reside in. From their home base in Taos, the current lineup showcases the driving rhythms and guitar work by K Bolan and the soulful vocals of Mina Tank. With a huge dose of R&B and Rock as its driving force; the influences of Blues, Latin, Reggae and Pop find their way into the music of the band known as "The Party Band of the Southwest". In the past the band was invited to play by Gov Bill Richardson at his election night celebration; Mina's recent appearance on the Ellen Degeneres show has helped introduce a new audience to a band that is as unique as the Land of Enchantment.

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DJ Kiddo

Kiddo- Las Vegas, NV / Albuquerque, NM
Affiliations, Cosmic Kidz, Five Oh Fresh, Frequency (Las Vegas), Dub Church (Las Vegas)

Since age 11, the journey continues for Duke City’s reputable turntablist. Once recognized as the smallest and most versatile DJ in the southwest who required a stack of phone books to elevate him up to the turntables, Kiddo returns to New Mexico to rock the Red Fest Music Festival.

Starting his career early on in life, He has had the opportunity to play countless raves and electronic music events across the state of New Mexico and neighboring states. With styles ranging from hip hop to drum and bass, he maintains an eclectic variety of genres to cater to his audience. Having strong appreciation for the art of turntablism, he also incorporates various tricks and techniques into his performances.

He has also entered Multiple ITF and DMC DJ battle competitions which helped refine his skills as a turntablist. Having also played in clubs in Albuquerque, Dallas, Phoenix, and now Las Vegas, there’s no end in sight for his ongoing pursuit to share the sounds he’s passionate for. He has shared the stages with mainstream recording artists such as Keri Hilson, Too $hort, Plies and several others, he has also opened up for various renown DJ’s/Producers such as DJ Craze, Evol Intent, Dirty Deeds, and many more.

Kiddo has continued to refine his craft and has started on some original production and collaboration with other artists he looks forward to sharing with everyone at Red Fest 2011!

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