Artist description Not For The Crowd can be compared to an organized crime syndicate in appearance and character. Every member of the band loyaly support the cause for which they play...every note and every beat delivering their message to thousands of people world wide. The objecitive is world domination, but not in their name...in the name of The Big Boss. The band is always expanding their musical horizon, invoking the power of The Spirit to guide them through each and every musical dimension. The arsenal is unlimited, but their weapon of choice can be seen as 2-Tone Ska, Traditional, Surf, and anything in the realm of a Twisted Lounge/Exotica fanatsy. In the darkened city streets, under the dim city streetlights, there is a sound that can be heard all around. The driving bongo rhythms echo in the alleys and the city streets...a band of thugs casting shadows wherever they go...coming into every city with the intent to gain control and to render services to those in need...carrying with them the security and protection of The Big Boss.

Music Style 2-Tone and Traditional Ska...with a twist of Style and Nostalgia.

Musical Influences The Specials, The Skatalites, Toots and the Maytals, Dick Dale, Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66, Jump With Joey, Brit Pop, Early No Doubt, Henry Mancini, Gipsy Kings...They get very complex when they venture into their influences.

Similar Artists The Specials, Jump With Joey, Let's Go Bowling, The Upbeat, Madness, Oingo Boingo, Supertones, Hepcat, The Slackers, English beat, Skavoovie and the Epitones

Group Members Jason Farman-Rhythm Guitar/Lead Vocalist, Javier Obregon-vocals/lead guitar, Alex Espinoza-vocals and keyboard, Mike Eddy-Percussion, Kevin Lewis-rhythm guitar, Erik Mulligan-bass guitar, Colin Johnson-Tenor Sax, Ken Kamena-Trumpet, Jason Bowen-drums.

Instruments 2 guitars, bass, keyboard, drums, percussion, sax, and trumpet

Albums Morningstar Radio Hour

Press Reviews Coming soon.

Additional Info comps-BEC's "Mom's Like Us Too," Bettie Rocket's "Ska Craze" Eclectica's "Skanktified" Kingston Beat's "Freedom Sounds-Volume 1"

Location Montclair, CA - USA

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