Franklin Big Frank Williams, lyrics----
Jamal Walker, lyrics----
Tom Earwood, heavy roots bass style----
Scott DrummyX Wilson, skins---
Kimbuck Williams, Guitar----
Frank Mranzino, keys----
Doug Davies, Sax
Influences
BoB, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Dennis Brown, Isreal Vibration, Steel Pulse Many....Many more.
Sounds Like
Roots reggae with a twist!! A bit of dancehall, R & B, Soul, Rock, but mostly ROOTS REGGAE!
From the Mercenaries to the DubTerrainians, to Soul Medic and Jah Light, Nevada County has been harboring some of Northern California's best roots and culture. In amongst these reggae heavy hitters emerges a band which has stunned it's audiences in both the clubs and the outdoor areans. Through the years, Mystafya has solidified it's claim to be one of Northern California's top reggae bands.
Since the release of their first album, Come to Jam (1999) , Mystafya has maintained a strong presence in the local roots scene. Songs like "Puff with Pride" and "Cops in the House" showed the culture and philosophies behind the music and the lyrics. Tracks from the album have held top spots in the European mp3 web communities for over five years. When sung live, the power and the effect that these songs have on fans has always been a draw for return audiences. In a conscious community, the birth and emergence of a band like Mystafya is a blessing and truly couldn't come at a better time.
Run Free (December 2004), Mystafya's most recent release, brings forth more of the solid music fans have come to love and look forward to hearing. With much solid feedback and steller reviews, the band has stepped out into the worldwide market with positivity and confidence. The album gained good reveiws and even ranked in DJ Bahilman's (www.creation-steppin.com) top 30 reggae album releases of 2004, next to Steel Pulse's African Holocaust and Gregory Isaacs' latest release, Open the Door frm Ras Records.
Mystafya's stage performance is powerful and fun, with Franklin "Big Frank" Williams and Jamal Walker singing original lyrics and freestyling on the spot. Having shared the stage with Toots and the Maytals, Don Carlos, Third World, Steel Pulse and more, the band has proved it's value to the modern roots scene. The band always brings in a good show whether they sell out a club or sing to a festival crowd.
Look forward to a summer of roots rock and reggae from Mystafya!
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DOUBLELION AND HASO LIVE IN ASSOCIATION WITH DISCOVERY KINGDOM VALLEJO PRESENT BEST OF THE BAY REGGAE FESTIVAL...NOVEMBER 7TH FROM 10AM TO 6PM. 29.99 FOR A ALL DAY PASS FOR RIDES AND YOUR WRIST BAND FOR THE SHOW. 5.00 PARKING. TICKET AND PARKING SALES AT ALL STREETLIGHT RECORDS..SAN FRANCISCO, SAN JOSE, SANTA CRUZ AND AT DIMPLE RECORDS IN SACRAMENTO, ROSEVILLE AND CITRUS HEIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A SEASON PASS, COST FOR SHOW IS 10.00 AT THE PARK GATE. ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT DENISE AT 916-607-6995 OR AT 916-613-3984.... HASOEVENTS@ATT.NET . AFTER PARTY AT OZCAT RADIO IN VALLEJO. http://www.kinghopeton.com/home.htmlhttp://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/events/ReggaeFestival.aspx PROCEEDS GO TO THE OMEGA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IN VALLEJO.... GIVE KIDS SOME HELP ALONG THE WAY
DoubleLion will be doing a show at 6 flags Marine world. If you and the band are interested please let me know. The top Irie Fm dj will be there. Chance to get you music heard all over Jamaica and the World on Irie Fm. This is the best of the bay show. All bands from everywhere will be attending.Let me know....Blessings and link with me soon. Band Submissions should be directed to both this page and also www.myspace/doublelion
Blessings and Love... Just wanted to share this Video with you of DoubleLion .DoubleLion will be have a show case of bands on Sept 6th Labor Day Weekend. This is a Free event show casing 6 different bands from the sacramento and bay area. Bring your chair out and enjoy the day. Lion Soulutions Car Detailers will be there Detailing cars on the spot.Bring your soccer shoes there will be a DoubleLion Soccer tournament. Location DISCOVERY PARK IN SACRAMENTO..One ..
June 27th Come Join us for a day of Family Fun in the park at the Sacramento Unity and Diversity Music Festival. DoubleLion XSample and King Hopeton, Butterscotch and Messenjah Selah will be performing along with many other great bands from the surrounding areas. Tell your family and Friends, Make this a Date For all of Sacramento and Arnold to Remember. Tickets on sale at www.ticketweb.com, the Beat Record Store on 17th and Jst in down town Sac for 13.00 or at the gate for 20.00. Hope to see you there ROOTS ROCK REGGAE, ALTERNATIVE, JAZZ, DANCE TROOPS, R&B, SALSA
Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage and Double Lion performing Thurday May 28th at Image Vip Lounge located at 7th and Jst downtown Sacramento... Tickets selling fast..Hope to see you there
CalWest Cultural presents the 1st Annual Sacramento Unity & Diversity Music Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2009 in downtown Sacramento, California. This event is an attempt to continue the efforts towards encouraging unity in Sacramento and the surrounding area. The event is set to begin early that Saturday hosting local artists such as Butterscotch, a Sacramento/Davis native who gained popularity as one of the finalist on the 1st Season of America’s Got Talent. Mystic Roots, a talented reggae band from Chico, bring the vibes with a 45 minute show closer. You won’t want to miss this it, for these are just two of the 11 and some acts set to perform this year.
Tickets On Sale Now through Your Ticket Pro $13 Adults (14 & older) $20 At the Gate $6 Kids (11-13) KIDS 10 & UNDER FREE ADMISSION
wassup franklin been a long time. im back in auburn. back 2 life. its all good. how r u doin? let me know when u b at the cal club n ill show up. peace
CalWest Cultural presents the 1st Annual Sacramento Unity & Diversity Music Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2009 in downtown Sacramento, California. This event is an attempt to continue the efforts towards encouraging unity in Sacramento and the surrounding area. The event is set to begin early that Saturday hosting local artists such as Butterscotch, a Sacramento/Davis native who gained popularity as one of the finalist on the 1st Season of America’s Got Talent. Mystic Roots, a talented reggae band from Chico, bring the vibes with a 45 minute show closer. You won’t want to miss this it, for these are just two of the 11 and some acts set to perform this year.
Tickets On Sale Now through Your Ticket Pro $13 Adults (14 & older) $20 At the Gate $6 Kids (11-13) KIDS 10 & UNDER FREE ADMISSION
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