Band Members:
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Anguile, Lead Vocal - Percu - Melodica - Lyrics & Producer,
Dave "Dubwise" Tower - Percu & Drums,
Jah Red - Bass,
Colin "Cosmo" Harte - Keys & Vibes
Jesse "Five Strings" Heeder - Guitar, Back Vocals
Jeremy "Jaykay"" Kiggins , Drums
Andy "Sideways" Kernan, Drums, Keys, Back Vocals
Ryan "ZoBird" Sgroi, Sax
CONTACT INFO: anguilemusic@gmail.com Tel 518-490-1123
"Wisdom of the King" CD Credits:
Bruno Anguile (Exec. Producer, Arrangements, Lyrics, Lead Vocals, Djembe), Rashani (Music Producer, Vocals), Ujwal (Drums, Arrangements),Ed Robinson (Engineer, Arrangements, Back vocals, Niabingui drums, Synths), Sista Bassie (Back Vocals), Gloria (Back Vocals), Winston Watson of the Meditations (Back Vocals), Pierre Bellegarde (Percussions), Tribal (Bass & Keys), JT (Guitar),Robert "Cody" Finch (Drums on Negre Blanc, Nebu & others), Kumba (guitar), Jahbo (drums), David Gilden (Kora, Mixing), Dany (Sound engineer), Rodolphe Simonet (Graphic Art for CD Cover), JS Simonet (Graphic Art Editor), Erica Simonet (Photography), Jah (Jesus Christ), and many more who participated at some points in time on the many versions of this 1st album - Many thx to you all! Merci Beaucoup.
For Bookings / Distribution / Record Deals, For the US , Canada & Europe contact Bruno Simonet at brunosimonet@yahoo.com 518-490-1123
Stage Clothing in part purchased at SEHO d'AFRIQUE in Montreal QC, 4007 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal QC. www.sehodafrique.com
Influences
Bob Marley is Anguile's major influence in terms of music and spirit. We also like to listen to African music, Caribean music, Latin music and any thing that has a beat. Akendegue, Makossa, Manu Dibango, Al Jareau , Alpha Blondy, Kassav, Joe Dassin, Brel, Steel Pulse, UB40, Gregory Isaac, Yousou Ndiour, Salif Keita, Gipsy Kings, etc...
Anguile grew up in the 70's in Africa, so the sounds he likes are rough, analog, dubbed, harmonies, traditional african instruments, with some modern remixes, Trance, Dance, Techno beats, Disco beats.
Collaborators:
Rashani, Ed Robinson, Winston Watson of The Meditations,
Jah Teff, Terence Brown (Big T) of The Pocket Band,
"Robot" Ellis, Wesli Band, David Gilden, Rudy Vasquez,
Whali of Nomadic Massive, Ochestre Obaka (RTG) Gabon,
Cotton Poke, Tim Dub, Jah Faith, DJ Skeptic, Renee Asteria,
"the dub & the restless" band, Norma Fraser, Royal Heart Sound,
Ghetto Roots, Twin Sound, Reggaelution, Jelani, DJ Sir Walford,
The Big Take Over, The Dubtown Rockers, Baye Kouyate,
Kultcha FarI, T-Dub, QG Represaille, Nugus, Leon Verde,
Ila Mawana, Bearquariums, Dr Jah & The Love Prophets
VENUES PLAYED OR PLAYING SOON:
Montreal International Jazz Fest 08, the Boilermaker Utica NY 09,
Woodbury Reggae Festival 09, Woodstock Reggae ,
Reggae 4 Climate Protection 09, Bearsville Theater Woodstock NY,
Happening on the Hill 09 Castleton NY, The Factory Ballston Spa Ny,
Bailey's Saratoga NY, The Shrine NY,NY, Red Blood Club Dallas Tx,
Coppel Blues House Coppell Tx, Zebulon NY City, Vermont Roots Reggae
Anguile's music is Roots Reggae & Dub. Anguile sounds like I-self, but with influences from Bob Marley, and classic reggae artist from the 70's like Augustus Pablo, King Tubby, The Congos, Black Uhuru, and many other reggae greats. Add some African vibes and you get something musically similar to Tikhen Jah and Alpha Blondy. Anguile is a great vocalist, only starting to mature in his gift. Every show is a new experience with live improvisations and full on dubs. You will like it!
FOR BOOKINGS & INFO CONTACT ERICA WING-SIMONET AT 518-490-1123 or email: simonetdesignstudio@hotmail.com
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COURAGE! JAH BLESS - DIEU EST AVEC VOUS TOUS (CHRETIENS OU MUSULMANS) SOYEZ UNIS ET GABONAIS! L'INJUSTICE SERA REPARRE!
Bonjours, Hi, Welcome to Anguile Music MySpace! Praise Jah
Much Blessings and Love to all our friends and familly members - since without God's help and them we would not exist. Much great things to come to you all in the future ! Blessing in Christ/Jah's Name! Many thanks to all our musicians friends who help make this possible too and with whom we enjoy sharing and playing this great music - To Jah be the Praises and Honor!
This site is about Anguile Bruno, a Gabonese-French Reggae Artist and his band "The High Steppers".
Anguile & The High Steppers specialize in Afro Roots Reggae with an emphasis on dub. Some have referred to them as an hypnotic 70's Afro Reggae Band who include in their performances trance inducing moments
like a Fela or Manu Dibango would induce, while sticking to a heavy Drum and Bass riddim a la Midnite, sprinkled with prophetic impromptu free style, chant like Africanised Nyabinghi moments, while the 8 piece band "High Steppers" follows Anguile's lead into a groovy Dub reminicing of the best Sly and Robbie days.
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Anguile, born Bruno Simonet, is a Gabonese-French reggae artist, founder of "The High Steppers" band, residing between Boston and up-state NY near Albany and Saratoga Springs where some of the band mates are fom. The band's name refers to the "High" Adirondack Mountains and the traditional reggae/ska drum beat style, “steppers”.
Anguile has been performing and recording for the last two decades, although he just released his first CD, "Wisdom of the King" with Zamani Records. In the summer of 2008, Anguile performed at the International
Montreal Jazz Festival, giving a crowd of over 10,000 a memorable performance. Some audience members compared him to Matisyahu, some to Black Uhuru, and some to Alpha Blondy.
Anguile moved from Gabon to Texas in 1986 to attend UNT , where he was a DJ on jazz radio, KNTU. There, in Denton, he met Rashani, who has remained a close friend for the last two decades and acted as a co-producer on Anguile’s first album, "Wisdom of the King" (released on Zamani Records).
Anguile's messages echo those of Bob Marley, Martin Luther King, or even
of Ghandi. He is also involved in climate protection issues and speaks
publically in his songs about nature preservation. When it comes to
protecting his native Gabon's forest and wild life, Anguile believes in
educating poeple about the benefits of preservation as well as the long
term gain from a planned and well managed "natural ressource economic
policy" that protects not only the natural ressources but also that protect
the poeple and culture living within it.
"The High Steppers" band was founded by Anguile in the summer of 2008, after Anguile moved to the area. Soon followed the addition of Dave "Dubwise" Tower (Drums & percussion), Jesse "Five Strings" Heeder (guitar) , Jah Red (Bass), Collin "Cosmo" Harte (Keys), Andy "Sideways" Kernan (Drums), and Ryan "ZoBird" Sgroi (Sax), all seasoned professional musicians. The High Steppers are touring all over the North East........................................................................................................................
Dave got his nickname by a reporter who said about Dave that he has a dubwise feel when he plays his percussions. The nickname stuck. Dave's background are various in Jazz, Latin and World percussions. he gives clinics and plays with various artist around the Albany area, and we are happy to have Dave as one of the longest standing band member..................................................................................................................
Jah Red, is just a true rasta man bass player and being blonde we called him Jah Red. His bass style is very rootsy and he locks in with the drums just like a machine, you cant stop him. We thought about calling him Stepper too cause he's always dancing on stage.....................................................................................................................
Colin "Cosmo" Harte is an incredible keyboardist who also DJ's under the name D.O.I . He on occasion will DJ with the Lion of Zion Sound System (Anguile's sound system). Colin is on a planet of his own when it comes to Dub and Reggae music, as the nickname "Cosmo". Colin also has several other projects where he plays Jazz and classic Irish music.....................................................................................................................
Andy "Sideways" Kernan, has played for over 20 years, andy specializes in electronic music and give seminars on electronic drummin. He has performed with various style of musical formation as big as an Operatic Orchestra and as small as a one man band. Andy has a varied background in Jazz, Funk and World music. he loves to perform with his drums sideways (45 degree angle) to the public and so he got the nickname "Sideways"...............................................................................................
Jesse "Five String" Heeder, is an incredible guitarist who knows reggae and funk. A bass player first he picked up guitar several years back and never looked back. Jesse's favorit band are Midnite and Rusted Roots. Jesse got his nickname "Five String" when he broke a string one time and soldierred on without missing a beat ........................................................................................................................
Ryan "ZoBird" Sgroi, is a music teacher as well as an established musician who just joined the band. His musical background includes Jazz, Funk and World Music. Anguile gave Ryan his nickname of "ZoBird" because he reminds him of the movie Bird & Around Midnite, together it came out as "ZoBird".................................................................................................................
FYI - If you wondered, Anguile's nickname is Rasta Drifta because he is crazy about drifting and he is a Rasta in his heart.
Anguile is Bruno's Gabonese name (pronounced Ong - GEE - Lay), which he decided to use as his musician's name.
The name is the same as one of his ancestors who was an important figure in the history of his country - King Louis Anguile Dowe. Even though he was
originally a black African slave trader, he agreed in 1841 to end the slave trade in Gabon. Like King Louis Anguile, Anguile Bruno hopes he could be used to end the struggles of other people one day. Born mixed between Africa and Europe, Anguile’s lyrics reflect his multi-racial experiences by showcasing a strong anti-racial, faith-filled message, and a very humanistic approach to living our lives together and in peace.
Later, in the 80’s, Anguile moved to Texas where he was a DJ on jazz radio, KNTU. He also studied film and television and participated in many musical projects as a videographer and also as a producer. There, in Denton, he met Rashani, who has remained a close friend for the last two decades and acted as a producing partner on Anguile’s first album, "Wisdom of the King" (released on Zamani Records).
Anguile has collaborated with the likes of Winston Watson of the Meditations
and Ed Robinson of Brooklyn, New York, Jah Teff, originally from Jamaica.
Wesli of the Wesli band from Haiti worked with Anguile and "the dub & the
restless" at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2008, and so did Whalee of Nomadic
Massive, Renee Asteria, DJ Skeptic, and Jah Faith. Anguile also shared the
stage with Terence Brown "Big T" of the Pocket Band at the Woodbury
Reggae Festival 2009.
Anguile is a Christian Rasta, but be assured that he will not preach "Church" to you, but just point to Jesus and God/Jah as The Answer.
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Anguile & The High Steppers' African-French roots reggae is a unique blend
of African and European reggae, with a heavy dose of pure Jamaican roots.
Anguile's soulful and spiritual voice will transport you to the coast of Africa
and deep into the African diaspora throughout the world. When you see
them perform, just let their music transport you to the coast of Africa and
experience "The Last Eden" on earth with a reggae vibe!
God bless you all ! Much Love and Respect ! Thanks to Jah (God) - Christ All mighty!
Anguile - Bruno
I don't have prejudice against myself. My father was a white and my mother was black. Them call me half-caste or whatever. I'm not on nobody's side. I'm not on on the black man's side nor the white man's side. I'm on God's side, the one who create me and cause me to come from black and white. ......."BOB MARLEY"
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Hailup,Sound Idrenz&Sistrinz.
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Nouveau Tune&Nouvel Artiste dans ma famille de son. Merci de venir check"CHANT FROM MORNING" de EAZY WAYNE. Et merci de lacher votre opinion. Bless.
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Hey! S been a while. Been forced t work fer sumtime - did not like it. ;) Takes time from dem important thangs in life. Been t Paris n back. S hard t exp that big-city-life when y..ve converted yerself t a "countryboy". Read ma recent blog? Press de translatebutton. S ..bout a visit from dem managers o Volvo. Strange thang! So, wuts going on in Your part of daUniverse?
AlldaBest t You n Yer family from daRemote Kingdom o Sweden ;)
Fo que tu me tiennes au courant pour ta venue FRANCE, en ce moment je vis à Frontière Espagnole et je serais super super émue de te voir sur scène Anguile!
Greetings Anguile! just passsing by to let you know about my new album "Melow Roots" check it out in www.myspace.com/amalgamah NIce to hear you again..
For Bookings / Distribution / Record Deals, For the US , Canada & Europe contact Bruno Simonet at brunosimonet@yahoo.com 518-490-1123
Stage Clothing in part purchased at SEHO d'AFRIQUE in Montreal QC, 4007 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal QC. www.sehodafrique.com
