The International Farmers combine roots, reggae, rockers, dub, soul & hip hop influences into a very smooth & polished mix of some of the best, most original, reggae based music to ever come out of Southern California. Their music is the creation of long-time friends Daniel Primavera (Vox/Guitar) of Virginia, and Jeremy Odom (Bass/Vox) of Atlanta. With added texture and percussion provided by drummer, Preston Nelson along with Brian Landau on saxophone, Jamie Bullock on keys and vocalist Lara Beers, the band's sound has expanded and evolved in
into a very smooth & soulful, yet eclectic & hard-driven sonic amalgamation that, although is true to its reggae roots at its core, is unique in its creativity, power & musical complexity.
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WINNERS of the 17th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards and the 4th Annual South Bay Awards as "Best Reggae Artist of the Year".
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With their Reggae-Rock debut, Closer than Close, Los Angeles based International Farmers hits the ground running.
The eclectic 13 track album takes the listener on a dynamic musical journey, incorporating positive vibes and inspirational choruses.
Sun-drenched tones in “Jealousy” and “Slow Down” keep the reggae-rock edge intact, and provide contrast with sweetly charming “Silly Bird”. Laid back grooves “Only Questions” and “Open Road” lend further depth to this collaboration of instrumental and melodic hooks.
This catchy recording represents the best that California has to offer towards a fresh direction of feel-good music.
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Sublime, Jamiroquai
Influences
Jamiroquai, Bob Marley, Fat Freddy's Drop, Sublime, The Police
Bio
With their Reggae-Rock debut, Closer than Close, Los Angeles based International Farmers hits the ground running.
Formed by childhood friends Danny Primavera (vocals, guitar) and Jeremy Odom (bass), transplants from Atlanta and the DC area, the two added Preston Nelson (drums) son of Juan Nelson, longtime bassist of Ben Harper, when relocating to LA in 2004. This band of basics was expanded upon and perfected by the addition of funky keyboardist, Jamie Bullock, soulful female vocals by Lara Beers and young saxophonist, Brian Landau.
Two years later, the band emerges with an upbeat sound of hip rhythms and unique melodies, built on traditional reggae roots and exploring the limits of harmony and lyrical substance.
The eclectic 13 track album takes the listener on a dynamic musical journey, incorporating positive vibes and inspirational choruses.
Sun-drenched tones in “Jealousy” and “Slow Down” keep the reggae-rock edge intact, and provide contrast with sweetly charming “Silly Bird”. Laid back grooves “Only Questions” and “Open Road” lend further depth to this collaboration of instrumental and melodic hooks.
This catchy recording represents the best that California has to offer towards a fresh direction of feel-good music.