Artist description Original Roots Reggae from the Pacific Northwest. Protest against false religion. Regan plays all parts on the CD. Check it!

Music Style reggae artist with rock, funk, jazz, blues and jazz influences, heavy message music

Musical Influences The Itals, Bunny Wailer, Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Barrington Levy, King David, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Tosh, Shaggy, Winton Marsalis, Willie Nelson, Steely Dan, Toots and the Maytals, Stanley Clarke, Sly and Robbie, Ziggy Marley....

Similar Artists All original sound influenced by: Toots and the Maytals, Aswad, UB40, Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Sublime, Big Mountain, Burning Spear, Peter Tosh, more

Artist History Biography of Regan Balman The Pacific Northwest never seems to run dry of producing new and exciting music. At once provocative and controversial, Regan Balman is an intense reggae artist who successfully blends rock, blues and jazz influences to create unique rhythms that highlight a potent lyrical message. Mixing no-holds-barred social and religious commentary into a powerful sound, Regan is an especially engaging force both on record and on stage. Deep spiritual conviction is evident throughout this singer/guitarist's original approach to reggae, which has been enjoyed by audiences across the region, and worldwide through the Internet. Growing up in the woods of the Great Northwest, some of his early efforts were in the alternative rock scene. Regan often performed with Pearl Jam's original drummer and once recorded with Eddie Vedder. These influences are sometimes heard in his reggae music through his impressive guitar solos, but without straying very far from the roots, rock, reggae that he considers his true musical calling. In more recent experiences he toured parts of Washington State with a member of Bob Marley's original Wailers. His CD, "The Great Creed Smashing" is a solo effort showing his musical versatility, talent as a multi-instrumentalist, and his devotion to meaningful lyrics. According to an independent review from earbuzz.com: "...The topics are poignant, and the words give any thinking man pause for thought - much like the words of religious envelope pushing lyricists like Marilyn Manson and XTC. ...The music is interesting, the lyrics compelling, and Balman's voice is a trembling vibrato-laden tenor that cuts through the music with flair and conviction. Heavy musical stuff that is as courage us as it is thoughtful." A real veteran of the Northwest music scene, Regan Balman has written well over 300 songs. He has greatly impressed music fans in the area with stunning performances in clubs like Seattle's legendary "Rockndy" and "Swan Cafe", outdoor events like the "Roots Mountain Reggae Festival" in Tonasket and also at Tacoma's "4th of July Freedom Fair". He is currently selling his latest CD while working out new material in venues around the Puget Sound. He’s received airplay on area radio stations KAOS FM and KGHP FM. He is kept busy teaching music, preparing for his next CD, and seeking ways of finding a broader audience for his work. Through his CD sales efforts on the Internet, here’s an example of the feedback from across the globe: "I just received a copy of Great Creed Smashing from my parents, and wanted to tell you how much my family (2 boys 13 + 18) and I are enjoying the words and music.... I want to thank you for producing such a moving, spiritual work of faith -" "I liked it. I particularly liked the Laodicean Messenger song. It was going through my head all the next day at work. It has a snappy little Reggae beat to it." "I a m a big fan of Regan. I do like your songs, I love the voice God has blessed you with." "Ok I will buy that... Interesting. I must listen to the song again. I love your voice. Very good. Thank you." A dynamic and charismatic force armed with a very listen-able crossover appeal, Regan Balman is a truly original artist that audiences have been impressed with in the past, and will continue to take notice of in the future.

Group Members Regan Balman plays and sings all parts on the "Great Creed Smashing" CD. Live recordings with the band "Word Posse" feature Mike Luallin on Bass, Joshua Blanchard on drums, Darren Pearson on rythm guitar, and "Steve I" Folsom on nyabinghi percussion. Studio recordings feature Dave Krusen on drums (Pearl Jam "10") and Gary Williams on guitar. ˇ

Instruments Regan performs all Vocals, Guitars, Basses, keyboards, drum programming, saxophones, clarinets, flutophone, percussion sounds on the CD

Albums The Great Creed Smashing

Press Reviews "... the topics are poignant, and the words give any thinking man pause for thought - much like the words of religious envelope pushing lyricists like Marilyn Manson and XTC......the music is interesting, the lyrics compelling, and Balman's voice is a tre mbling vibrato-laden tenor that cuts through the music with flair and conviction. Heavy musical stuff that is as courageous as it is thoughtful." earbuzz.com0

Additional Info FULL LYRICS ENCLOSED, over 50 minutes of music

Location Gig Harbor, Washington - USA

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