Chris Rivera: Guitar & Vocals, Troy Hazleton: Guitar & Vocals, Josh Gill: Bass, Rob Deikman: Drums Seth Hall: sax
Influences
Too many to list! Everything from old R&b to Metal, from Worldbeat to Classical, we draw on all our diverse tastes to find a common ground musically.
Sounds Like
We've been compared to Sublime but there distinct differences. We offer a variety of styles including: reggae, rock, hip-hop and more. Uplifting vocals and catchy melodies will keep you coming back for more.
Sprouting on 4-20-99 in Concord, California, Planting Seeds started as a shared idea between two friends which has flourished into a full grown tree with reaching branches and deep roots. The Seeds have been collectively playing together for the past twelve years. Troy Hazleton (Guitar & Vocals), Chris Rivera (Guitar & Vocals), Josh Gill (Bass), Rob Deikman (Drums), and Seth Hall (saxophone) have put together a sound that will appeal to any and all generations. Being in local SF East Bay bands such as PERMAGRIN (Troy & Chris), & countless other line-ups, have given Planting Seeds a grasp on the music "Scene" that few today have.
With members that play everything from Flamenco, to Metal, to Covers gives PLANTING SEEDS the versatility that it takes to keep a crowd entertained for hours on end, and while having past members that have played in world-wide touring acts such as 40 GRIT (Mike) gives Planting Seeds the professional know how that it takes to make it in this business and still remain true to the music. The up lifting reggae riff is very apparent in many of Planting Seeds songs but thoughtful lyrics and spine tingling harmonies throw Planting Seeds into a league of their own. You never know where they will go next, it could be a soft melodic love song or a high energy hip hop tune to a down right metal anthem that will whip any one into an all out frenzy. No matter what type of music you may prefer there is something for everyone at a Planting Seeds show.
Working with a vast variety of people in the San Francisco music industry has lead the Seeds in all types of different directions. Such as opportunities to play with such diverse acts as Norton Buffalo (Steve Miller Band), Ky-Mani Marley (Bob Marley's son), 2Live Crew, Slightly Stoopid, Long Beach Short Bus, Pepper, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Ronnie Montrose, Tone Loc, Digital Underground, and King of the funky drums, Zigaboo Modeliste (The Original Meters).
Staying true to the name and planting seeds the boys have played, in addition to countless San Francisco clubs, more than a few clubs in Lake Tahoe California, The world famous Whisky A-Go-Go in Los Angeles, The Strip in Las Vegas and even tour Alaska. Encouraging their "Seedlings" to tape shows and trade amongst themselves, and working with JAGERMUSIC.COM, has gotten Planting Seeds music all over the world, and the response is always the same, We want more!
Believing music is power Planting Seeds have no problem lending there sounds to some worthy causes. Planting Seeds have played a number of Northern CA holiday can food/ Toys for Tot's benefits, helped raise over $1700 for The Homer (Alaska) Skate-Park Association and in Feb. 2002 played a benefit in Berkeley, CA for the Music in Schools Program. "All that a seed wants to do is to grow" and Planting Seeds are no different. Planting Seeds are rich with experience, wise from the past and excited about the future. After many years, hundreds of shows, thousands of miles, a few drinks and a line up change or two, they have remained and continued to be as strong as ever, always looking for new and fertile soil.
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We have two cds out, if you are interested in purchasing them please leave us a myspace message so we can tell you how much and where to send the check. We plan to have them avaliable for online purchase soon (Thanks for being so patient)
You can purchase both our CDs through paypal by sending us a message with your email address. Thanks for the support!!!
hey guys, just wantd to let you know the show Saturday was awsome, as usual... and almost worth the wait.. lol. Rich was great on bass! and ovrall it was a good time.. mostly..
Hey everyone gets mad when I don't tell them when I am playing in Antioch! Tonight My band (Space Monkey Gangstas) is playing at Mutiny in Antioch!!! The show starts around 9ish and we will be playing somtime after that! Come out and show some love and have a good time while doin it! See ya there!
P.S. Our Album is DONE and our CD release party is going to be on Nov. 21st at Time out! It would be great if you could make it to that show too! Thanks for letting me bug you!
we are looking for 50 bands for a 75 city tour next summer! Send a letter of intrest and 3 mp3s to partycrewmarketing@gmail.com for consideration. Please include your phone number.
YO!!! This Saturday is our CD Release party for our first Full Length Album "Aluminum Reggae" at Time out in Concord! We have been working on this album since march and would love for you to come help Celebrate it's completion! 12 SMG Tracks ready for your ears for only $5! Please come out and support us at TIME OUT IN CONCORD THIS SATURDAY Playing with our friends Shortcuts to Fame, Subliminal the Kid, Get Rich, and Fazzed Too!!!! Thanks for everyone's support in getting the Album to you and we can't wait to hear what you thnk about it! See ya Saturday!
P.s. The Ablum will be availabile on Cd Baby and iTunes this weekend for our friends in So-cal and everywhere else! Thanks again!
Hey if you are around this weekend my band the Space Monkey Gangstas will be playing a show this SATURDAY at the Old Hangout. It's a smaller bar but it is always a good time when we play there! Anyway it is only 5 bucks and it is 21+ This is a fundraising show for our first and my first album that is coming out on the 21st of November! If you haven't herd the band chek them out on my Mypsace page! Thanks for your Support!
THE BEST SHOW EVER PERFORM BY "PLANTING SEED" ON 9.11 @ TIME OUT IN DOWNTOWN CONCORD, CA!!! THE SEXY HOT 2 FRONT MEN(L.B.T) "LAZY BOY TROY"...& CHRIS RIVERA ♠TAKE THE GROUP 2 WHOLE ANOTHER LEVEL. HAVIN' AN ADDITION OF 2 NEW BAND MEMBERS NEW DRUMMER & SAX PLAYER ROCK OUT THE NIGHT WITH TIGHT PROGRESSIONS!!! STARTIN' THE SHOW WITH PAYIN THEIR RESPECT 2- 911 WITH A SILENT TRIBUTE... BAND GETS MORE HOTTER THAN EVER DURIN' THE EVENING!!! CHRIS RIVERA DOVE FROM THE STAGE 2 CREATE A MOSS PIT IN THE AUDIENCE. THEY LEFT THE STAGE WITH AN ON CORE!!! AUDIENCE BEGGIN' 4 MORE....SO CATCH THE SHOW THIS IS MY FAVE LOCAL BAND!!! IF U MISS THIS SHOW THEY WILL PERFORM IN THE NEAR FUTURE! LONG LIVE PLANTING SEED, SCA, LOVE, & PEACE, XOXO, YVONNE
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