Jet West

San Diego, CA Rock / Reggae / Heavy Rock

50% of sales go to the charity Fender Music Foundation.

About

Members: Scott Floquet- Lead Vocals/ Guitar, Chris Warner- Lead Guitar/Vocals, Deren Schneider- Bass, Derek Potter- Drums, John "Jack" Taylor - Trumpet

Sounds Like: Linkin Park, Rebelution, 311, Pepper, Slightly Stoopid

Label: Hidden Reef Records

Manager: City Music Works 858-337-5375

Bio: Hailing from sunny San Diego, Jet West is inspired by great waves, strong drinks, and tan women. This four piece band formed in the fall of 2008 as an independent, Rock/Reggae band and hasn’t slowed down since.

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“After a couple years when Bend was getting regular visits from SoCal rock ’n’ reggae bands like Slightly Stoopid, Tomorrows Bad Seeds and Pepper, the island vibes have been relatively quiet recently. If you’re missing them, you should hit up Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom on Wednesday, where San Diego’s Jet West will play its first show in Bend (that we can remember). Per its bio, Jet West was formed in 2008 and is “inspired by great waves, strong drinks, and tan women." The band combines the rockabye rhythm of reggae with buzzy alt-rock and a vibrant horn section, and the result is laid back and ready to party.”

— Ben Salmon, Bend Bulletin

“See what we’re doing here? We’re pushing the island vibe. Can you blame us? It’s hot as balls outside. Hot music needs mellow reggae. These five dudes, hailing from the beaches of San Diego and L.A., got together and started a band called Jet West. Their reggae-rock sound is catchy and, unlike some of the artists in their genre, their music actually channels roots reggae. It must be the trumpet.”

— TheSourceWeekly, TheSourceWeekly

“Hey SDSU, we bring to you Jet West!”

— CASE Group, SDSU CASE - Blog

“Full Band interview with Jay Allen Sanford of the San Diego Reader.”

— Jay Allen Sanford, San Diego Reader

“Jet West’s music is traveling with a loved one, surfing, hanging out on a warm beach with a cold beer or simply hanging out with friends. And while that description is somewhat accurate, when I listen to Jet West’s Dropping In, I don’t automatically think of being by a beach, it reminds of the sort of music which is pumped out of dive bars every weekend. This is no bad thing; some of my favourite bars can be described as dive bars. Jet West’s music is gritty, reminiscent of early Incubus or LA 5. Epic guitar hooks and soaring vocals, Jet West are in it for the long haul and here’s hoping to hear more from them in the future. Stand out tracks: Irie Eyes, Feelin’It and Mexico.”

— Mike Cotton , MusicBailOut.Net

“Some of the groups we select for the Artist Radar you may have already heard of, at which point we encourage you tell your friends to come check out the feature on the group that always includes a free song if nothing else! Its our goal to introduce you to new music & artists, such as Jet West. So for those who have not heard of them, we hope you enjoyed the read & FREE live song of Sidewalk SKA”

— ThePier.Org, ThePier.Org

“Jet West proves with their latest album "Dropping In", that Californian punk-rock music is not always to be. With a mixture of rock, reggae, psychedelic and a powerful voice of singer Scott to create something entirely their own. The last song "It's Over" has certainly not taken by chance the last place of the CD. With phrases such as removing "The past is over now" it is still a little bit from the more quiet songs, and you can hear some background shouts. If the band just carries on as in the past two years, then you are probably already looking forward to a few European concerts, in California because they are no longer unknown and had the stage with bands such as Authority Zero and The Pricks on a stage. JET WEST in this country are an absolute secret, but they deserve to be mentioned on German soil. It's the California Dreamin '!”

— Marina Minic, Smash-Mag.com

“Jet West mixed up a music fusion that could only be described as a combination of Skate Punk/Ska/ Reggae. Jet West definitely brought the Ladies to the stage and loosened up the night. Check out the video and interview with the band and let me know what you think about these up and coming bands in San Diego.”

— Tony Fantano, RollinSD.com

“I caught up with Chris Warner (lead guitar/vocals/manager) of Jet West and talked with him about the evolution of the band and future projects. Source: Actually, It's Called Reggae de Mayo | NBC San Diego ”

— Gwen Jackson, NBC Sound Diego

“Though the four musicians were born on different corners of the U.S., they came together through their lifestyles and love of similar music. The forming of Jet West appears to be just as laid-back as the Southern California lifestyle their reggae/rock music embodies. ”

— R.J. Villa, Nug Magazine

“Mixing influences as diverse as punk and dub, bands on the circuit have carved out their own niche, which seem to be growing by the day. One of the hottest bands currently playing the local club scene is Pacific Beach-based quartet Jet West. Read more: San Diego Community News Group - Rock reggae hybrid band to jam at 2 OB venues ”

— Bart Mendoza, San Diego Community Newspaper Group

"This is local band Jet West’s first full-length album, hence the title Dropping In, which simultaneously describes their entry into the music industry as well as their love for dropping in on the San Diego waves. For those music lovers looking for something a bit harder, they offer a balanced mix of reggae and hard rock."

— Admin, Nug Magazine

"Jet West is the epitome of a band heavily influenced by the more beautiful things in life, such as girls, surf and mellow tunes. Hailing from San Diego, this band delivers an upbeat, relaxed sound that is perfect for a day spent outdoors. Sunday and Mexico will take you straight to that laid-back vibe quicker than you can say “shaka.”

— Mackenzie Mctaggart, Fashion 5.0 Magazine

"Sunday is a really cool video guys, it looks really well. You guys are great live, but the album really just pushes it more. You guys are the PB/Mission Beach Band and your doing your show right there in the heart of it and Surfrider has a lot of stuff down there too...so its kind of all full circle".

— Andrew Rowley, 91x Loud Speaker - Interview

“On the September 11 anniversary of the WTC attacks, Jet West debuts their first album, Dropping In, with a release party at SoundWave. “The only venues that would give me a weekend date were 710 Beach Club, Winstons, and SoundWave,” according to singer-guitarist Chris Warner, “and that was the only date offered to us by any venue...it wasn’t planned. It’s crazy, but that’s what fate had in store for my band. I have quite a few friends that have called saying they can’t come to the show, purely based on the date alone. I respect that, for the lost ones and for the memory of the day itself. I always try to celebrate life.””

— Jay Allen Sanford, San Diego Reader

“Hanging with Rowley and 91x on 2/28/2010 for an interview and an acoustic jam session.”

— Andrew Rowley, 91x Radio Interview and live performance

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May 3

Winstons Beach Club
San Diego, CA, US | 8:00pm
Winstons Beach Club
San Diego, CA, US
Fri May 03 8:00pm
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Apr 24

University of Arizona, …
Tucson, AZ, US | 6:00pm
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Tucson, AZ, US
Wed Apr 24 6:00pm
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Apr 21

The Observatory
Santa Ana, CA, US | 4:00pm
The Observatory
Santa Ana, CA, US
Sun Apr 21 4:00pm
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Main Room: Seedless Fortunate Youth Natural Vibrations True Press The Veragroove Solution Constellation Room The Simpkin Project Ease Up Aloha Radio Jet West Inna Vision
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Apr 13

Colorado University
Boulder, CO, US | 6:00pm
Colorado University
Boulder, CO, US
Sat Apr 13 6:00pm
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Johnson & Wales Univers…
Denver, CO, US | 9:00pm
Johnson & Wales University
Denver, CO, US
Tue Apr 09 9:00pm
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WoW. One of you guys gave me this CD after you got up from the table. It’s sick. Its sounds like a mix of Slightly Stoopid and Pepper, I'm impressed. Can't wait to se...
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Q: Official Lyrics for Lights Out?

A: "I know I really shouldn’t but I’m going to anyways, pretend no consequence as I make my way up your legs. It’s the thrill that keeps me alive. Well buckle up real tight, we’re going on a ride. We’ll twist and turn, hold on and I’ll be your guide. No rollercoaster compares to this. The lights go out Then suddenly we shine The lights go out Then suddenly we shine Well take off all your clothes and then I’ll throw you to the ground. I push you to the floor, the chills from head to toe are profound, the energy electrifies. Well now the world is gone and all that’s left is us. No cares, no worries or concerns to discuss. Everything, everything will be alright. The lights go out Then suddenly we shine The lights go out The suddenly we shine The lights go out then suddenly we shine, The lights go out and then suddenly we shine"

Asked by Rego Hurtado. Answered on Tue Aug 07 2012

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