Groundation
Biography
Northern California-based reggae group Groundation were formed by guitarist/singer/lyricist Harrison Stafford, keyboardist Marcus Urani, and bassist Ryan Newman in 1998. The rest of the band personnel has fluctuated. As of 2009, it included a horn section consisting of David "Diesel" Chachere (trumpet), Kelsey Howard (trombone), and Dr. Jason Robinson (saxophone), as well as percussionist Mingo Lewis, Jr. and singers Kim Pommell and Stephanie Wallace. The group's newest member was drummer Te Kanawa Haereiti. Groundation self-released their debut album, Young Tree, on their own Young Tree label in 1999. Each One Teach One followed on July 31, 2001. The disc featured guests Ras Michael and Marcia Higgs. Hebron Gate, released January 21, 2003, included Don Carlos and the Congos as guests. Don Carlos also appeared on We Free Again (November 16, 2004), along with Apple Gabriel. In 2005, Groundation released the dub album Dub Wars. After the appearance of Upon the Bridge on October 17, 2006, the band not only toured internationally as usual, but, for the first time, also performed in the eastern half of the U.S. The domestic release of Here I Am on August 18, 2009, also heralded a round of American tour dates. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
Bless up Groundation! ! 1 love many hearts!! PRAISE JAH THEE ALMIGHTY!!!!
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Exellent !!!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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Seen them live a couple of times, they definately hit that roots feeling, but the pianist does an interesting mix of jazz/reggae, I think it makes the an otherwise white reggae band unique.
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ive seen the bob marley tribute show 3x. the band is great, the girls full of soul, bass player and keys are keys on point percussion that marches the soul
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I really like them specially "wish them well" big tune!!
keep up with the work. Jah Bless |
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If you ever get the chance to see them live..DO IT!!! one of the most energetic shows I have been to.
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I agree with Reggae Lover. Check out Soldiers of Jah Army for some soulfull roots reggae.
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Groundation is alright...i just don't like the fake jamaican accent. Reggae is worldwide. Just be you. You don't have to pretend your jamaican to sing reggae music.
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Ya ka ya ka yo ayah future foundation reserection groundation, yea we know universal love is the only way to go if we let madness goo. GREAT VIBES upfull lives, promise will be fullfilled!! ! ! ! c o m
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fuk yeah, ive been hearing and watching groundation for over 9 years in santa cruz and thell kick your a**, laketard, with music, cus the one good thing bout music, when groundation hits you, you feel good pain.... jah, rastafari, no hate, your just ignorant.
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Just cause you saw them LAKEy, doesn't mean you know them. They're right up there if not passing what the bands you listed. And list some other bands other then main-stream platnum selling reggae artists. Learn your reggae "dood"
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traderman: dont know about all that!! They are pretty good (just saw them nov. 30th @ coach house in san juan capistrano) But they are nowhere near artists like Barringtton Levy... Steel Pulse... Rebelution.. . t h e wailers...Ee k - a - M o u s e . . . P a t o Bonton..etc. . . e t c . . . the list go's on and on!!! Learn your Reggae dude!
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I saw this group recently in Del Mar, and I can safely say that these guys are the heights. I judge every other reggae band by these guys, as they are the red, green and gold standard!
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Sonoma County represent! Harrison Stafford is the singer, very talented jazz-trained musicians met at Sonoma State University. Seen them live about 25 times, incredible in concert!Jah Bless!
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smashin band here are a few other to check out cultura profetica, ooklah the moc and paula fuga best female vocals.
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Theres so many but isereal vibration is rightous as well as morgan heritage
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NOV. 13TH LIVE @ THE COACH HOUSE CAPISTRANO CA!! CANT WAIT!
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Definitely one of my favorite bands along with Cultura Profetica, Gomba Jahbari, and Midnite. Check out Raiz Muzik!! Greetings from Puerto Rico!!! Irie!!!
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I'm a big Groundation fan, but I have only been exposed to Dub Wars. Hearing parts of their other albums has been AMAZING and has solidified Groundation' s position as one of my favorite bands.
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If you dig Groundation and S.O.J.A.(Sol d i e r s OF Jah Army) check out John Brown's Body also coming from America
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i love the jazz progressions that they use it gives the music so much more depth
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subterranean . . . . . n i c e .
rootsy at least, JA seems to have gone astray while CA gives us the goods. ~lox |
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