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always in one way or another enjoying all types of music. Cultural exchange is one of the most important factors to understanding.
Born on March 25th, 1983 in Natick Massachusetts U.S.A.
Brian grew up in a musical family in which almost every member of his family specialized in one particular instrument or another. As a child he sat listened,and took in music and beat on pots, pans or tupperware to make beats out of anything. As Bob Marley said “Where there is a will there is a way” and after creating numerous impromptu drum sets he finally got a real kit in 1996. Before that he tried his hand at the saxophone and singing here and there.
Singing gave him an interesting opportunity soloing in the high school musical as a savvy 6th grader. Middle school gave way to classical inspiration through band, and then progressing through high school and taking part in state and national competitions which helped up his game in terms of practice, performance and overall experience. This period was also critically crucial in
terms of honing in on reggae music. A self-professed reggae
connoisseur Brian spent a large part of high school and college studying the great prophet Bob Marley. Through Bob’s and the Wailers wide and storied career Brian picked up the message of Equal Rights and Justice and found it true to his values as well.
Brian takes inspirations from the daily simplicity of life and the love of quality positive people. Formerly he was the drummer and
percussionist of the High Hopes Band. He is now the drummer of Satellite Rockers out of Worcester Massachusetts. He also works on side projects with groups such as the New Awakening Band(Circadian Riddims) and B.D. Labs along with King's Dub.
With King's Dub release of "Ground Up" over the summer the group is looking to get organized for the next endevour. Bookings are available while Brian is working in the studio. contact me via westbasbu@gmail.com Riddims available for artists!
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"With slower tempos focusing on traditional roots reggae The Satellite Rockers will get you moving naturally, and their powerful lyrics with messages of truth and rights will move you even more!"
Beatnik's Bar - Facebook
“Face to the sun "The Satellite Rockers have a great feel for reggae, for finding the kernel of energy, even outrage, that lies underneath the music’s “good vibrations.” There’s always a shadow underlying good reggae, an acknowledgment of darkness that makes the music’s seeming sunny disposition necessary. It’s hard to articulate exactly what it is in songs such as “Rock Up the Dance Hall” and “Tenderness” that seems to touch that strand of darkness, but you can hear it when you listen. It’s great stuff, and rises above the many, many reggae pretenders in the area. There’s something about these songs that feels like they’re consciously turning their face to the sun. "”
Victor D. Infante - Worcester Telegram and Gazette
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press - RE: Satellite Rockers
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"What's nice about the Satellite Rockers is how well the band finds a balance between being serious about roots reggae and maintaining its own voice. The syncopated rhythms and island musical flares serve a purpose to the song, rather than being a succession of cartoon tropes. (Which, alas, can't be said of a lot of American reggae bands.) Songs such as "Tenderness" and "Rock Up the Dancehall" don't feel like distant echoes of some long-lost idolized Jamaican sound, but rather glisten with a fresh, present-in-the-moment vibe" -
Worcester Magazine
"A REGGAE POWERHOUSE"
Kyle Russel - KRUCIAL REGGAE
"They're young, they're fresh, they're vibrant." "People will get a real true taste of reggae music, real reggae music,"
Alexandra Pecci - Eagle Tribune
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RE: Satellite Rockers
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"What's nice about the Satellite Rockers is how well the band finds a balance between being serious about roots reggae and maintaining its own voice. The syncopated rhythms and island musical flares serve a purpose to the song, rather than being a succession of cartoon tropes. (Which, alas, can't be said of a lot of American reggae bands.) Songs such as "Tenderness" and "Rock Up the Dancehall" don't feel like distant echoes of some long-lost idolized Jamaican sound, but rather glisten with a fresh, present-in-the-moment vibe" -
Worcester Magazine
"A REGGAE POWERHOUSE"
Kyle Russel - KRUCIAL REGGAE
"They're young, they're fresh, they're vibrant." "People will get a real true taste of reggae music, real reggae music,"
Alexandra Pecci - Eagle Tribune
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RE: Satellite Rockers - press
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"With slower tempos focusing on traditional roots reggae The Satellite Rockers will get you moving naturally, and their powerful lyrics with messages of truth and rights will move you even more!"
Beatnik's Bar - Facebook
“Face to the sun "The Satellite Rockers have a great feel for reggae, for finding the kernel of energy, even outrage, that lies underneath the music’s “good vibrations.” There’s always a shadow underlying good reggae, an acknowledgment of darkness that makes the music’s seeming sunny disposition necessary. It’s hard to articulate exactly what it is in songs such as “Rock Up the Dance Hall” and “Tenderness” that seems to touch that strand of darkness, but you can hear it when you listen. It’s great stuff, and rises above the many, many reggae pretenders in the area. There’s something about these songs that feels like they’re consciously turning their face to the sun. "”
Victor D. Infante - Worcester Telegram and G”
Press - RE: Satellite Rockers
“http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bluehillsriddim”
Brian "Bigsmooth" West, Derek Wood and Felix "Invisible Flux" Fantasia - Circadian Riddims
