Established in 2001, The Devastators are a four piece outfit based out of San Diego, California. Their sound is a soulful mix of roots reggae, dub, and a touch of funk, combining heavy drum and bass grooves and the old school sounds of Hammond organ, clavinet, and piano. The current line-up consists of some of San Diego's most prominent reggae musicians including Ivan Garzon (lead vocals, bass), John Allen (drums, harmony vocals), Alex Somerville (keyboards), and Brian Teel (guitar, keyboards, harmony vocals).
A graduate of Cal Arts with a BA of Fine Arts, singer/songwriter Ivan Garzon (Spaceman Spiff/ Citizen X/ The PHD's) is both an accomplished bassist and vocalist, and possesses the rare ability to combine the two seamlessly in live performance. Garzon's talents blend well with one of the hardest working rhythm sections in Southern California, best known locally for a decade performing and recording with Elijah Emanuel and the Revelations and more recently Quinazo (solo project of singer/songwriter Quino McWhinney of Big Mountain)
The Devastators were nominated in the 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2009 San Diego Music Awards in the category of Best of World Music. Their album "Frontline" and song "Find A Way" recently won 2nd and 3rd place respectively in the Reggae Album and Reggae Song categories in the 2009 JPF Music Awards held in Nashville. The band is entering their seventh year of residency at Longboards in Pacific Beach, performing three sets every Sunday evening to a packed house. In addition to Longboards they have held residencies at many SD hotspots including On Broadway, Thin Room, Winstons, and Wave House. Collectively they have performed at virtually every prominent music venue on the West Coast.
The Devastators debut album "Frontline" features 13 Tracks of original material, performed by humans (NO DRUM MACHINES!). Check out http://www.thedevastators.com for more info.
The Devastators second album "Better Days" was released in Feb of 2008. Like their debut "Frontline" the album features all original music, additional dub versions, and a host of guest musicians. For additional info, reviews, audio samples of every track, and to order online visit:
recently just started listening to you. I have reggae fever to the max, I wake up humming your shit. when will there be an under 21 show I wish to know. I might not be old enough to drink, but my soul is still down to move.
-21&up with I.D. -Full Bar w/ tons of micro brews - Big Dance floor -Arcade Games (Ms. Pacman-Astroid are FREE PLAY !!!) -Pool Table -ONE AIM Clothing booth up
Weekly Free Show inside Winston’s during the OB Farmer’s Market. Art Show starts at 4pm. All Artists are welcome to bring in their work. Music starts at 6pm. This week features Seismic Leveler (Dave, Mike, Tommy & Cue) seismic accoustic dub session featuring guest musician Japeth Ketchum of The Peacemakers & Vegitation.Other musicians may or may not be invited to the stage.
Check out the site for audio from past live dub sessions.
Well i seen u guys once at the belly up and fell in love with your music, the love and passion you put into your music is amazing, like i said saw you once but i know practiclly all of your songs now can't wait to see you guys again maybe smoke a cigarette with you again lol thx for the music -Jessica Lopez (a fan)
Respect! Jerry
