Artist description Two core writers with some great musical counterparts embark on a sonic journey whose sole purpose is to write and produce music HighLife would listen to..

Music Style Drifter spirituals for the modern age

Musical Influences R&B, soul, world beat, dancehall reggae, acid jazz, and everything else.

Similar Artists Lee Perry, Verve, Moby, Pink Floyd, XTC,

Artist History New project (within the last year) resulted from some great session chemistry while recording other artists in Toronto. After one particular gruelling record, John took off for the west coast to write new material. Ideas started flowing like rivers and soon Eric ditched a paying engineering gig, bought a pick-up, loaded the Mac, and headed out to form (and live the) HighLife.Four months later HighLife have a large catalogue of songs and are in the process of assembling material for their first release.

Group Members Eric Ratz- composer, arranger, programmer, mix-guru, John Gilbert-composer, vocals, guitars, production

Instruments Vocals,guitars,bass drums,keys,percussion,K-2000

Albums E.P. soon to come (Mission 13), followed by C.D.

Press Reviews I keep pressing on `reviews', but nothing happens.

Additional Info Website under construction

Location Vancouver Island, British Columbia - Canada

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