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The Midtones

Santa Cruz, CA

Biography

Bridging the gap between Santa Cruz and Salinas,the Midtones redefine California Reggae with aheavy dose of positive roots. Their unique mix ofskateboard-influenced rocksteady, dub and loversrock reggae is inspiring people from all walks oflife to simply sing and dance. And some even,to skate.Pool Rebel—the skateboarders’ bouncy, rockingtwist on the Bob Marley classic Soul Rebel done ina Gladiators style—has become a favorite of liveaudiences. Mid-tempo funky fare like I’ve BeenDown and Love ...

Bridging the gap between Santa Cruz and Salinas,the Midtones redefine California Reggae with aheavy dose of positive roots. Their unique mix ofskateboard-influenced rocksteady, dub and loversrock reggae is inspiring people from all walks oflife to simply sing and dance. And some even,to skate.Pool Rebel—the skateboarders’ bouncy, rockingtwist on the Bob Marley classic Soul Rebel done ina Gladiators style—has become a favorite of liveaudiences. Mid-tempo funky fare like I’ve BeenDown and Love So Nice keep the crowds dancing.While the slow and soulful For You Girl and dark,somber Life Ain’t Easy provide expressive variety.Founded by Mike Marquez, Mony Lujan, andAndrew Nack, the Midtones came together as aLivocation to friend and former drummer Eric“Stello” Costello who passed away in a tragicskateboarding accident.Stello—an energetic and talented drummercredited with bringing the musicians together—shared a lifelong dream of playing reggae musicwith friend and vocalist Marquez. Just a fewweeks after the band’s first practice, whileskateboarding Stello suffered a fatal head injury.The remaining original trio were blessed to havedrummer Jeremy Campbell step in to fill the largeshoes left behind by his predecessor. They calledupon Jason “Skinner Dread” Skinner on keys andhave continued the dream in honor of Stello.

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