Erick Bohorquez aka Bizzel on lead guitar & vocals, ~Mark Shaddock aka Nuffy on lead vocals ~Jacob B aka Dr. Dubbist on drums & effects~Nico Sanchez on the bass ~Chris Nerren on vocals and percussion~Mike Franklin- rhythm guitar and back up vocals. Matt Jacobs - keys, melodica, Jason Frey ~horns
Photos from DAWLI Photography
GreenShores, Lake Austin, Italstew, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Colombia, Barton Springs, Lee Scratch Perry, Barrington Levy, Max Romeo, Hendrix, Sidestepper, Wyclef, Manu Chao, banana trees, fresh coconut, fresh juice.
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Austin360 says.."Groove to the funky reggae flavors of Don Chani and enjoy the positive lyrical messages"
What began as a group of friends with common interests in music evolved naturally into the current configuration that is Don Chani. The lead singer and principal songwriter, Mark Shaddock, spent time in Jamaica as a teenager absorbing the music and culture that is so strongly associated with the island nation. After meeting Erick Bohorquez (lead guitar, vocals), Oney, and Jacob Benenate aka Dr. Dubbist (drums), they soon fused their musical styles with the decidedly reggae oriented drumming style of Dr. Dubbist and latin influences of Erick Bohorquez.
As Don Chani grew to encompass a larger number of members, their warm organic sound was raised to new levels with the addition of keyboardist Matt Jacobs, rhythm guitarist Mike Franklin, bassist Nico Sanchez, third singer Chris Nerren, and horn player Jason Frey. Drawing from an era that many consider to be reggae’s golden age, the late 60s through the late 70s, and the latin influences of two of its members, Don Chani has carved out a unique sound unmatched by any of its contemporary counterparts.
Don Chani regularly tours and is a mainstay at the state’s biggest reggae festival, The Austin Reggae Festival. Don Chani has shared the stage with reggae greats such as The Skatalites, Culture, Eek A Mouse, Luciano, Sister Carol, The Wailing Souls, Morgan Heritage, The Meditations. The band recently released its first album, “From the Hilltops” and a corresponding dub album, “Dub the Hilltops.”
We at Mentally Twisted Records LLC would like to thank you for being our friend, We don’t have time to get back to everyone, sorry about that, this is a fast paced game… Keep grinding hard, this music game has a lot to offer if you take the right steps. Keep in touch, and feel free to contact us any time, we will try and get back to you in a timely manor. Thanks for you support… Below is an update on what we are doing right now.
We looking for unsigned Male or Female Hip Hop and R&B artists from 16 to 19 years old that live in or right around Austin Texas. If that is you or someone you know then contact our Director of A&R
If you don't live in that area and you still want a chance, you will have to be able to come to Austin Texas for a meeting if you are selected. If you are above the age we are looking for, you better be "HOT"!!!
Send Digital Press Kits (Bio, Pic, 2 to 3 Demo tracks) to our director of A&R Mr.Arstill at Arstill619@gmail.com (Make sure one of the tracks is a club track)
Hey guys! We had a great time at Freds! Makai was all about it! Cant wait to see some pictures posted. Much love to you all, Thx for let'n him jam wit ya!
Photos from DAWLI Photography
