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Tribal Seeds “New Lineup”
San Diego’s reggae band Tribal Seeds has switched up their member lineup. The band, active since 2005, consisted of Steven Jacobo as the lead singer, Tony-Ray Jacobo on keyboard, Tony Navarro on guitar, Vitor Navarro on bass, and Carlos Verdugo and Jose Rodriguez with drumming and percussion.
Now, Tony Navarro or “Dready” as he goes by, is no longer with the band. His guitar and bass talent was exemplified on the song “Vampire” from their third album The Harvest. Also from the third album Navarro contributes some Spanish vocals for the song “Libertad”.
In Tony’s place now is the former keyboardist/percussionist Jose Rodriguez, demonstrating the versatility of the band’s talent. This switch then leaves an open keyboard and percussion space. Who better to fill it than long-time friend E.N. Young? Formerly a solo artist known for playing the melodica, Young also produced Tribal Seed’s latest EP, Soundwaves at his own Imperial Sound Recording Studio in Imperial Beach, CA.
E.N. Young had this to say about the lineup change, “When they first came to me about joining the band, they said, “We still want you to produce albums. We still want you to push your own songs, your own vibe, your own energy. They were 100% supporting me from the very beginning. This family energy and positive unity that we have together is absolutely powerful. I am just super blessed to be a part of everything Tribal Seeds is doing.”
In response to a tweet from a fan that asked “Are you now a permanent member of Tribal Seeds?” he proudly stated, “Yup”. There is no further word as to why the switches occurred, but the fans have had positive expectations for the new crew.
Article By: Erin Walsh
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March 6 @ Lawrence, KS
March 7@ Milwaukee, WI
March 8 @ Minneapolis, MN
March 9 @ Chicago Illinois
March 10 @ Detroit, MI
March 13 @ Covington, KY
March 14 @ Cleveland, OH
March 15 @ Pittsburgh, PA
March 16 @ Columbus, OH
March 17 @ Grand Rapids, MI
March 21 @ Bridgeport, CT
March 22 @ New York, NY
March 23 @ Norfolk, VA
March 24 @ Norfolk, VA
April 9 @ Fayetteville, AR
April 10 @ Oklahoma City, OK
April 11 @ Austin, TX
April 12 @ Houston, TX
April 13 @ Dallas, TX
April 16 @ Birmingham, AL
April 17 @ Lexington, KY
April 18 @ St. Louis, MO
April 19 @ Omaha, NE
April 20 @ Denver, CO
April 24 @ Oxford, MS
April 25 @ New Orleans, LA
April 26 @ Athens, GA
April 27 @ Nashville, TN
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