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Michael "Bass" Hamilton: BASS
Kevin "Red" Gorman: GUITAR
Eric "Shocka" Vincent: VOCALS
Natty Roc: VOCALS & SAX
Brian "Skooly" Gorman: KEYS
Jonathan Pang: DRUMS
Influences
Jamaican music and culture...Sly & Robbie, Dennis Brown, Marley, Burning Spear, Roots Radics, Barrington Levy, The Tamlins, Black Uhuru, UB40, Third World, The Gladiators, The Dub Band, The Abyssinians, Misty in Roots, Alpha Blondy, Luciano, John Brown's Body, Dub Syndicate, Gentleman, Jah Cure, Beres Hammond, General Degree, Jr. Gong, Stephen Marley, Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Cutty Ranks, and so forth and so on.
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Booking:
Kevin Gorman
riddimhouse@hotmail.com
443.416.1772
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"ONE THING"-Jah Works unreleased
"YOU LOOK GOOD"-Jah Works live @ Seacrets...Summer '07
Riddim House Productions presents their premiere group, Jah Works. Jah Works is a band of brothers based out of Baltimore, MD dedicated to writing, recording and performing original reggae music. While rooted firmly in the tradition of authentic Jamaican roots and dancehall, the band also blend elements of hip hop and popular music into their mix. A heavy dose of drum and bass combined with sweet melodies and catchy hooks are the groups’ trademarks.
Formed officially in the spring of 1993, Jah Works have been blazing up the live music scene ever since. With an average of 200 plus shows a year they have covered a lot of ground in their time together. Though best known on the East Coast, Jah Works has played throughout the US as well as internationally in Jamaica, Canada, Holland, the South Pacific, and the Middle East. The band is honored to have taken part in Armed Forces Entertainment which provides shows for troops stationed abroad. They also recently performed in Washington DC for the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
With an independent mindset and a strong work ethic, the band has written and produced 8 albums to date. Through the help of a dedicated fan base, the internet, and their relentless tour schedule, they have sold close to 100,000 records. The band is currently finishing up its ninth album and is planning a tour in support of its release.
Known for their high energy, party style atmosphere, Jah Works’ live shows appeal to both reggae and non reggae listeners alike. Comfortable in any environment, the band has played numerous music festivals, large and small venues, colleges, and private parties. They have been fortunate to share the stage with some notable international acts including Buju Banton, Toots and the Maytals, Culture, Burning Spear, UB40, and Damian Marley , as well as with their brothers in arms, John Browns Body and SOJA. When not on tour Jah Works can be found working on new material at their home studio in Baltimore.
The original inspiration for the name Jah Works came from a song title by the legendary 70's reggae group The Gladiators. There is a broad yet simple meaning in those two words. To say aloud is to recognize the higher power behind all things seen and unseen. As Jamaican artist Terror Fabulous sings in his song of the same name, "Jah Works when you see the sun shine, Jah Works rule over all." Jah Works is the energy that brought the band together and the force that drives them today.
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HEY GUYS SAW YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME LAST SUMMER ...AT SEACRETS U WERE AWEsome....there a reggea fest called dubfest in florida on september fifth.whats the chances u guys coming down here and playing in it....just curious..hope to hear back from ya
saw you guys last night! you were great. everytime i see u , your great. Your gonna be in Ocean city when I go in a few weeks , I am gonna have to come see u there to. Love the cd. Rock on . Love you guys!!!!!!
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