Safety Orange

Rank #4 San Diego, CA Rock / SoCal Beach Rock Reggae

About

Members: Sol - Vocals and Bass, Greg - Guitar, Los - Drumz, Tato - Drums

Sounds Like: Sublime, Pepper, Red Hot Chili Peppers, 311, Weezer

Label: Wabasa Records

Manager: Sol Turpin & Jimmy Pargas @ Jackhammer Movement

Bio: SoCal Beach/Rock/Reggae Band! Rocking your favorite songs from Sublime, 311, Pepper, RHCP, Police, Weezer, Green Day, etc....Plus a few originals. Featuring members of Big B, OPM, The Troys, 40 oz to Freedom, and The Cured. Expect an energetic, exciting, show that's sure to leave you smiling from... See Full Bio

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New Safety Orange CD on iTunes!! http://rvrb.fm/1228SJU

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“You guys were awesome and hopefully we will have another date that we can have you all out”

— Ashley Gladden - Gaetti, San Diego Padres Entertainment Coordinator

“Thanks for traveling all the way to Elk Grove, CA for a rockin' show. Your performance reinforced why the Cosumnes Community Services District’s Hot Summer Nights Concert Series remains Elk Grove's "Best Place for Live Music." The crowd loved you! Safety Orange is truly a class act and a pleasure to work with. Come back to NorCal soon!”

— Heather Shortino, Recreation Coordinator, CCSD Parks and Recreation Department - Elk Grove, CA

““I’m here to see Latin Fuze and Safety Orange,” said Garcia. “I love their (Safety Orange) Sublime music, their 311 and all their feel good music.””

— ALEJANDRO DAVILA, Imperial Valley Press

“Throughout the day, “the three most popular bands that we’ve had so far will be playing,” he said. Safety Orange from San Diego, Bigjoywow from Yuma and the local band Latin Fuse will be playing this year, Hoffman said. “The first band will fire up at 9:30 a.m. and the last band will leave the stage at 3 p.m.,” he said.”

— ALEJANDRO DAVILA, Imperial Valley Press

“There’s a contentment to Sol Turpin as he talks about Safety Orange. The front-man and founder of the SoCal beach rock/ska/punk/reggae band that began 15 years ago said the San Diego-based outfit just wrapped up its most successful year to date. The trio also is finishing up their third full-length album slated for release in late January or early February on their own record label, Wabasa Records, which is Turpin’s middle name. And the band — original guitarist/vocalist Greg Karlo, original drummer/vocalist Eric Rockwell, who alternates duties these days with drummer Los Perez, and bassist/vocalist Turpin — has the luxury of doing everything on their own time table and terms. Aside from having a booking agent through Variety Artists, which also manages bands like 311 and Incubus, Safety Orange does everything itself — recording, advertising, marketing. And they offer their music free of charge online.”

— Rachael Recker, Southwest Riverside News Network

“HUGE THANKS!! I think that all involved agree…last night was a HUGE SUCCESS! Many thanks for your support and for being a part of a VERY exciting time for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation! Last night was the first of many celebrations we will have on the road to the Sochi 2014 Olympics and we are thrilled you were on board! GREAT MUSIC….you guys are truly talented and so NICE!! Best, Kate P.S. Thanks for the Jagermeister and the pizza!”

— Kate Berman - Fundraising Event Director, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation

“Hi Safety Orange, It was my pleasure to add "State Of Where I Am" to my Internet radio playlist (playing independent music commercial-free 24x7) and introduce it on my weekly program found at http://indiemusicsampler.com/2011/08/05/ims-248/ Weekends on my radio stream, I play full albums as another way to showcase artists. If you have an album (minimum 20 minutes), clean, melody-driven album you'd like me to evaluate, feel free to send it to me or point me to a download. Thank you for sharing your music and I hope this exposure on the podcast, and the continued exposure on the radio stream is of benefit to you. Blessings, Paul”

— Paul, Indie Music Sampler

“diiiigin it! will play it tonight! -Rowley”

— Andrew Rowley, FM 91.1 (91X San Diego,CA)

“When Pacific Beach artist Krystal Dyer steps to her easel, and the band plugs in, the prospect of watching paint dry suddenly seems a lot more palatable. The South Jersey native moved to San Diego two years ago for a job in video game animation, and began toting her canvas, colors and brushes to live music venues for inspiration, creating volumes of vibrant art as local bands such as Safety Orange, Ease Up, Boom Culture, Sunny Rude and others jammed.”

— Pat Sherman, Pacific San Diego Magazine

“Winter weather got you down? Okay, so it probably hasn't, but who couldn't use a dose of sunshine? That's what the boys of Safety Orange hope to bring from Southern California. Named after a surfboard, the group has gained some recognition in San Diego for their original reggae/ska tunes, as well as their covers of surfer favorites like Sublime, Slightly Stoopid and 311. At their show tonight, patrons should expect a lot of covers, especially from Sublime, said Sol, the band's singer and bassist. Previously, Sol was the bassist with 40 oz to Freedom, one of the most recognized Sublime cover bands. They'll also play their own reggae take on '80s classics by The Clash and The Police. Safety Orange will play Saltwater Cowboy tonight and tomorrow night. The show starts at 10 p.m.”

— Matt Minich, Vail Mountaineer

“Sol you guys were the best! I’m so happy you guys came aboard to play for us. We’ve never had such great reaction from our club seat holders! I’ll keep you posted on playoffs and see if you guys are interested if we get any additional games. Thank you again for playing. You guys are awesome!”

— Mekaela Berry - Club Seat Services Manager, San Diego Chargers

“Bassist Sol Turpin has now been nominated twice in the “Best Tribute Band” category with the Sublime tribute act of 40 Oz. To Freedom and the Cure tribute combo The Cured, though he recently left both to concentrate on his own band, Safety Orange. Turpin also performed at the awards ceremony in 2002, backing his younger sisters, Anna and Lindsey Troy. “The [San Diego] Music Awards? They’re a good thing,” Turpin said. “It lets people know that some of the bigger bands out there are from here, and helps newer groups get noticed. It adds hype to the scene — in a good way — putting extra focus on the musicians from the area. It can’t hurt. Read more: San Diego Community News Group - OB Point Loma performers may score huge in SD Music Awards ”

— BART MENDOZA , SDnews.com

“Turpin really lets loose. The difference is that in this case he’s playing his own music, a radio-friendly mix of new wave and pop punk. Fans of either category approve, but if you like tunes that have equal parts adrenaline and melody, you’ll want to hear Safety Orange.”

— Bart Mendoza, Beach and Bay Press

“Dear Sol, Thank you so much for your participation in the 2010 Rock'n'Roll San Diego Marathon. This event could not have been the enormous success that it was without Safety Orange's enthusiastic and delightful performance. We had 30,000 runners and record numbers of spectators plus tons of positive feedback from the racing community regarding the music.”

— Carolyn & Michelle, Entertainment Solutions Inc.

“San Diego’s Safety Orange has been making a mark on the surf, rock, reggae genre and filling up rooms with good times and good music for over 6 years! 2010 finds them continuing to expand their fanbase with a rejuvenated sound and sense of what they are supposed to be doing. Avid surfers themselves, the sound is reggae rock beach lifestyle oriented mixing high-energy guitar riffs with downtempo reggae rhythms. They have two albums and performances at everything from X Games to opening slots with Sprung Monkey, Blink 182, and Buck o Nine. Following the path of the digital music age, they will be releasing singles throughout the year featuring multiple remixes of each song from some of the top names in the music game. Don’t miss their incredible live show! You will not be disappointed! Record Label: Wabasa Records/ Jackhammer Movement It’s like…Windansea at 4-5ft and glassy. Classic. For more info check out: www.myspace.com/safetyorange”

— Planeta Surf La Revista

“You guys were great! Thanks for coming out and performing along the Rock 'N' Roll Marathon course! Have a great summer:) Rock On!”

— Amber & Erin, San Diego Rock 'N' Roll Marthon

"Safety Orange was a huge hit! Crowd loved them, we loved them"

— Jim Hall- Producer/ Founder, Port of Los Angeles Lobsterfest

“Safety Orange came surfing in like a whirlwind of catchy poppunk, cleverly ironic lyrics and upbeat reggae party vibes - and left us all wet, wild and wondering where the waves of mad surfrock came from”

— DJ Grumpy, Music World Radio

“I love your cd! We need to get you to Vegas to play sometime!"”

— Bear-PD, BNRX.fm-Internet Radio for the XTREME

“Sol Turpin (with bass), lead singer of the band Safety Orange, hopped off the stage to run along with runners down Ingraham Street.”

— Union Tribune - San Diego, CA

“Troll Rock. You just gotta love the Troll Rock. Very catchy songs on an impressive debut release. Several stand-out songs with a bit more potential than the average band.”

— Billy Zero, The RADAR Report

“GOOD WORKS - Brendan Borek Family Volume 3 CD. - The benefit CD is a grassroots music initiative that benefits a non-profit pediatric cancer fund (The Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund) in NJ that looks after children and families dealing with pediatric cancer...”

— Juice Magazine

“Safety Orange has made it to the big screen -- sort of. San Diego's own has been set up with eight shows from the IMAXTheater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. Thegroup will play before the movie Ultimate X...”

— Cara Ferguson, The Daily Aztec

“Safety Orange lead vocalist Sol Turpin admits to surfing and skating but as for some of the gravity-defying stunts showcased in "Ultimate X," the IMAX tribute to the extreme sports-flavored X Games, he will gladly take a front row seat – and listen to his band’s music on the film’s soundtrack.”

— Phillip Brents, San Diego Entertainment Network

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May 24

The Harp Irish Pub
San Diego, CA, US | 9:30pm
The Harp Irish Pub
San Diego, CA, US
Fri May 24 9:30pm
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May 25

Hot Rods & Beer
Holtville, CA, US | 10:00pm
Hot Rods & Beer
Holtville, CA, US
Sat May 25 10:00pm
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May 30

Hennessy's Tavern
Carlsbad, CA, US | 9:00pm
Hennessy's Tavern
Carlsbad, CA, US
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Kevin M. Thomas
RADIO IS GREAT!
Tim Staump (Drummer)
Hey Guys, I'm Diggin the Grooves, - Cali Style!
Mr. Take A FLick
7ove the music! keep grinding! HARD WORK PAYS OFF! make sure you check out my new video an 7et me know what chu think thank you 7ove! 7ove wi77 a7ways overpower HATE 7
LisaMissMontana
YOU GUYS ROCKED THE GRANDE in El Cajon lastnight! As usual, YOU ARE THE BEST! Nice to finally meet you!! Lisa
Thread Belly
If you come through Houston look us up!! much love from Texas!!
DIVE BOMBER
lets do a show 2gether!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Q: Want to contribute to Sol's new CD. Having problems. Won't let me. Please help! jimwmuhr@cox.net Keeps saying I can't because I logged out. Changed password so many times I have know clue what is.

A: hi Jim, maybe try logging in using facebook or if that doesn't work maybe just make a new account with them. if neither of those work contact them. support@rockethub.com Hope this helps. thanks for the love. rock on! sol

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Tue Jan 22 2013

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