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Ancestree

Rank #3 Santa Cruz, CA Reggae / Roots / Rock

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Members: Tomas Gomez - Vocals, Guitar. Tom Maimon - Lead Guitar, Vocals. Alia Fintz - Sax, Vocals. Christopher J Carr - BASS. Jack Hanley - Drums

Sounds Like: Damien Marley, Groundation, Tribal Seeds, Rebelution, Bob Marley

Label: Ancestree Reggae International

Manager: Ancestree Reggae Management

Bio: Ancestree Reggae
www.ancestreereggae.com

Ancestree presents Roots music as it has never been heard before with interpretation by singers and players of instruments from from Israel, Mexico City, Santa Cruz, the California-Sierra Nevadas and Santa Ana, California. Influenced by 1970's Jamaican... See Full Bio

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“A six piece reggae orchestra, Ancestree‘s style meshes bohemian countryman (and woman) with global revolutionary. Adding style and finesse to lyrics of social justice and environmentalism is their savvy female saxophonist, Alia Fintz. Songs like “The Roots of David” and “Monzanto” should be staples of our conflicted society.”

— Jacquelynne Ocaña, City Sound Inertia

“Sits inception three years ago, Ancestree has not only become a favorite in the local reggae scene, but also a Santa Cruz icon. Stickers bearing the band’s name can be found throughout town—from telephone poles, to cars, to bar stools, to bathroom stalls—and their signature yellow school bus makes them hard to miss. The brainchild of vocalist/lead guitarist Tom Maimon and vocalist/guitarist Tomas Gomez—“We are like two wings of the same bird,” says Maimon—Ancestree has been on three tours in support of three albums in its short history. At the heart of the band’s music is the reggae tradition of spirtual guidance and learned consciousness. ”

— Daniel Talamantes, Good Times

“An evening with ANCESTREE is an evening of conscious hip shaking earth quaking FUN! Lead by three part vocal harmonies by Tomas Gomez, Alia Fintz and Tom Maimon and featuring BASS from Apple Hill native Christopher Carr, you can tell ANCESTREE loves Bob Marley and Sub-Comandante Marcos. An inspiring 8-piece ensemble!”

— sacmag.com, Sacramento Magazine

“Rock bands have been mixing elements of reggae and rock steady into their music for decades now. Ancestree on the other hand are a reggae/rock steady band that mixes just a dash of rock and roll into their songs in much the same manner, and without losing the basic groove that defines them as reggae. Their cool soulful group vocals are a nice, gentle way to deliver their political messages of justice, peace and unity. They hope that you will enjoy their music and come away from their concert full of positive vibes. It's hard not to feel good after listening to reggae.”

— Aaron Carnes, sanjose.com

“Ancestree, formed in early 2010 is determined to deliver the Highest Quality Live Reggae music with a NICE blend of harmonious vocals, BASS and DRUM, Guitars, Horns, Keys and Percussion. With pure positive vibrations and Rasta Rebel Lyric, ANCESTREE is carrying on the musical tradition of REGGAE, "teach the youths dem culture!" Ancestree’s roots are here in Santa Cruz.”

— Beach Flats Community Center, Day of the Child, Beach Flats Community Center

“From genetically modified seeds in the song Monzanto to discriminatory laws in Tears, the band continues to deliver the news in beautiful three-part harmonies, continuing their commitment to non-violent, social change through music.”

— Foot Hill College, Tuesday Times

"Roots reggae band Ancestree blends vocals, guitars, keyboards and a big bass-and-drum rhythm section for a sound inspired by the likes of Pink Floyd and Bob Marley."

— Rebecca Coupe Franks, Santa Cruz Sentinel

“ Enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine, arts & crafts, children’s activities, live music from featured DJs and artists like T-Rosemund and The Italsouls, Ancestree and Irae Divine, or just spend the day sampling island-inspired cuisine and getting your “passport” stamped to enter into a raffle for free concert tickets and gift certificates.”

— Sandra Song , SF FUN CHEAP

“At San Franiciso’s very first all ages Reggae Festival at the Filmore Plaza, August 27th, 2011, I fell in love with a humble reggae band from Santa Cruz, California. Their songs captivate me with the soulful melody, instrumental details and universal, empowering, spiritual lyrics. I very much appreciate the strong, lyrics in Spanish. I was fortunate enough to meet the rhythm guitarist/ vocalist, Tomas Gomez. His aura is golden. I’m so inspired when one’s life’s work is to build community and share the power of love in humanity. Ancestree provides powerful music full of passion and purpose that is for and by the people. To listen to songs, shows, and learn more about Ancestree visit their website: http://ancestreereggae.com/”

— Joyce Sunset , diaspora collective

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ULICOYS
Thanks for the inspiration! I'm fan , become a fan too, Peace, ULICOYS.
Secondhand Reggae Band
Feeling it fo' sho. One Love!!!
Alice & Björn
Monzanto! yeahhh you've got me with da beat today :)
bikerbob
"One people.....nice..great reggae..all the best.bb.
Mike Faris Productions
Thank you guys for coming to McKee's in Lake Havasu! It was a great show hope to see you again soon! Much Love.
Cuban Conection Ent.
I very much enjoyed your music and wish you the best in all that you do.blue