Reality Band

REALITY BAND is one of those special bands that encourages people to change their perception of reality as a means to better the world: transforming today’s street music by infusing positive messages that aim to take their listeners to a higher level of consciousness. The time for REALITY BAND is here. Originally founded by Hosie Harris II (Florida): lead vocalist and principle songwriter: and multi-instrumentalist Griffin Newton (Dominica): REALITY BAND began to work hard in the studio coming up with a variety of fresh innovative sounds meshing each others previous musical backgrounds. Seeking to branch out from focusing primarily on studio work REALITY BAND added a high-powered (and highly experienced) riddim section: drummer David “Ikril” Walker (Jamaica): a founding member of “Irietations:” the first band ever to secure an American tour endorsement from Red Stripe Beer: and keyboardist Pablo Mastodon (Switzerland) whose two decades+ reggae experience have included the honor of working with the legendary producer Jack Ruby: and teaching music to youth groups in Kingston ghettos. Melding the roughness of street hip-hop and R&B: the sweetness of island zouk and calypso: and the consciousness of Rasta roots reggae: REALITY BAND presents revival music with a fresh and positive perspective on life’s everyday issues. REALITY BAND recombines the elements of these varied genres (and others) to create a distinctive roots music with clear heartfelt lyrics: smooth body-moving grooves: and unforgettable melodies. Their songs seek to heal the world by exhorting people to positive action against such social scourges as poverty and hunger: while other songs cry out for an increased sense of the communal love and a heightened awareness of the things that truly matter in this life. Individually: each member of REALITY BAND feels guided by an innate responsibility to try to make a difference in today’s world by offering music which contains a positive and meaningful message – one which touches the hearts and minds of all the people with whom they come in contact. Having naturally gravitated towards one another as a result of this shared vision: these individuals comprise REALITY BAND: offering high-energy performances of message music guaranteed to please the most discriminating crowd. With their debut CD now in the works: look out for REALITY BAND to be performing soon at a venue near you!