Artist description Original roots rock reggae driven by crucial one drop rhythms,hard guitars,harmonious vocals and positive vibrations.

Music Style Hard Roots Rock Reggae

Musical Influences Burning Spear,Bob Marley,Steel Pulse,Jimi Hendrix

Artist History Natty Nation was formed back in 1995.The first release is entitled'The Journey Has Just Begun'.Since that release,the band has spent the last 5 years touring all across the U.S. from coast to coast. Natty has mostly headlined their various shows in clubs,colleges and festivals but has opened shows for many of reggae music's greats including:Burning Spear,The Wailers,Lee'Scratch'Perry,Beenie Man, Micheal Rose and several others.In 1998 Natty released thier 2nd CD entitled 'Earth Citizen'and has still continued to spead their positive message to thousands all across the land. In 2000 a live CD entitled 'Live 99-2000' was released featuring live tracks from the Earth Citizen Tour. During the break from touring in late 2000, tragedy struck the band as 'Spiritual' leader and vocalist J-Maxx was dignosed with Cancer. Ras Maxwell passed away in late October 2001. Thoughout the difficult period, Natty has stayed united and have continued on keeping the spirit of J-Maxx and Rasta alive. Natty will be releasing there next CD "INATTY IN JAH MUSIC" in September 2002. National touring will continue as will the positive vibrations.

Group Members Demetrius(Jah Boogie)Wainwright--Bass&Lead Vocals,Peter(Ras Kikit)Johnston--Drums,Percussion&Backing Vocals,Anthony Paul(Dr Bric-da-brac)Willis--Drums,Percussion&Backing Vocals,Steve(Rastrues)Truesdell--Lead&Rhythm Guitars&Backing Vocals, Aaron Konkel: Keys, Steven"cup-o-tea"Cadel--Rhythm&Lead Guitars and the Late Jeffery(J-Maxx)Maxwell---Lead Vocals&rhythm guitars

Instruments Drums,Bass,percussion,Guitars&Lots of Vocals

Albums The Journey Has Just Begun (1996) Earth Citizen(1998) Live '99-2000(2000) Celebration of Life(2001)

Press Reviews "a blazing live act..."--Chicago Sun Times,"if Hendrix met Marley,they would sound like NATTY NATION"--The Reader(Nebraska),"Truly one of America's best reggae bands...This group epitomizes roots rock reggae as they play concious roots with a rock 'n roll edge"--DJ Professer Skank KDHX FM in St Louis,"...Natty Nations wiry guitar work,continually shifting drum shuffles and deft vocal harmonies make it a definite genre standout."--Williamette Week(Portland,OR),"...in an age where so much music reflect the dark side of life,Natty Nation's unabashesed feel-good vibe is refreshing"--Daily Illini(Champaigne.IL),"...coming at you like a lopsided camel hooked on Hendrix"--Maximum Ink(Madison,WI)

Additional Info Coming soon with our 3rd studio release 'INATTY IN JAH MUSIC'

Location Madison, WI - USA

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