Artist description An extremely talented group of musicians capable of playing a variety of styles of music off the cuff. Especially fine Reggae musicians, composers and lyricists. One of the few bands capable of delivering a powerful reggae message with a humorous twist. The Crick Rats and R & B studio personel work very well together in the studio environment as well as performing live on stage. On many gigs and recording projects they reconfigure band personel from the studio to utilize the variety of instruments and talented artists which record there with high expectations to create an eclectic variety of music sure to please any listener's ear.

Music Style Reggae, Classic Rock, R & B, Country Rock, Jazz Rock & Space Jams

Musical Influences (For Reggae World) Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff & The Beach Boys

Similar Artists Bob Marley, Peter Tosh & Jimmy Cliff, Aside from Reggae artists: The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Hot Tuna, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & Jeff Coleman

Artist History The Crick Rats, formed in 1994 at R & B Studios, felt an urge to bring a greater variety of World Music Culture to the United States.Since recording Reggae World, many other musicians have participated with The Crick Rats and are in the process of recording a compilation album which is currently in production and consists of multi-cultural music styles with an endless variety of original sounds, experimental instruments and unique harmonies.

Group Members (For the production of "Reggae World") Wayne Reno: (Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals), Keith VanZandt: (Skank Guitar and Harmony Vocals), Kevin Warfel: (Hammond Organ and Harmony Vocals),Bev Bowman: (Bass Guitar and Harmony Vocals),Rick Bowman: (Drums, Percussion, Baritone Vocals),Written by: Wayne RenoEngineered and Produced by Rick Bowman, Arranged by: The Crick Rats,Additional musicians appearing on the upcoming album will be acknowledged courtesy of R & B Studios, Pequea, PA.

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Hammond Organ, Drums & Various Homemade Percussion instruments.

Albums Reggae World (The Single)

Press Reviews "Best band on the scene this millenium! "Lancaster Independent Press, 3/01. "The Top Notch Crick Rats raise money for Toys for Tots, and do it with style.". R & B Studios' Musician's Choice News-N-Views, 9/00. "Exceptional entertainment for our community to enjoy". The Lancaster Sunday News, 11/00. "The sounds of Jamaica are present in our own hometown". Jah Rules Rag, 1/01 "Non stop excitement from start to finish". The Pequea Chronicles 3/01..

Additional Info The Crick Rats can be heard on various FM Reggae shows throughout the U.S. as well as performing locally at Cowboy Bob's Amphitheater in Pequea, PA.

Location Pequea, PA - USA

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