The Caribbean Posse presents an infectious, soulful & hypnotic blend of distinctively island based rhythms, which goes to the core of its heritage.  With a carefully crafted blend of reggae, ska, soca, calypso, salsa, rock and R&B, there is no chance to be left out of a Posse party.  You will snap your fingers, rap the table, tap your toes and have to dance.  It’s just that simple!  Inspired, professional, passionate and poised are frequent adjectives used to describe this brilliant central Florida musical combine.

No matter the age of the audience or the genre of its musical preferences, there is something for everyone when the Posse takes the stage.  Red hot or heart wrenchingly mellow, something you know or an original composition, a CP rendition will grab your emotions and keep a smile on your face.  

For over a decade, performing as the house band at The Ocean Deck, The Daytona Beach night-time hot spot, the Caribbean Posse has built a loyal and regular local audience and by reputation, has attracted a steady stream of Daytona Beach visitors and “out-of-towners”.  The Posse performed at Daytona International Speedway, during NASCAR’s Pepsi 400 & Daytona 500.  Recent years have added the opening act for Beenie Man in concert, headlining the yearly “Reggae Fest” plus the new venue “Caribbean Nights” in Ormond Beach, Florida.  

Summer of 2007 was their 1^st Rocky Mountain Tour beginning at Conor O’Neill’s in Boulder, Colorado with a grand finale at the South Park Music Tour with good ole’ friends and Great new ones.  The Caribbean Posse celebrated the “Red” Release Party on August 22^nd with their 4^th Independent CD to date.  The inspired title song “Red” as well as the entire CD is available for downloads on iTunes.  A new CD is in planning stages plus a great line of wearables, Caribbean Posse visibility is growing every day.

CR has been playing music and performing for audiences most of his life. His first time was at the ripe old age of 3. At age 11 he was working for the Hartford Stage Company in Connecticut.

He slowly settled into music, more importantly, into writing his own music. That's his true love. He loves to tell a story, paint a picture, make you feel what he feels. His upcoming CD is titled “From My Heart To Yours.” That hits it pretty much right on the head. Most everything he writes is autobiographical. He's not afraid to bare it all.

He has spent a lot of time “on the road”. He has opened up for many different artists.....Pure Prairie League, Leon Russel, Don McLean, Richie Havens, Ricochet and many other artists all over the country.

CR spent six years in Nashville where he says he really went to school for song writing. “I was so very lucky to have the opportunity to write with a couple of CMA award winning songwriters.” Eddie Kilgallon wrote “One Night At A Time”. CMA song of the year for George Strait. “The man I consider to be my brother, Larry W. Johnson, co-wrote “Don't Take The Girl for Tim McGraw, the only song to be nominated CMA song of the year two years in a row. Larry and I have written several songs together.” Some of those songs you'll find on CR's cd, “Whoz' Drivin”.

So when you get the chance, come in, sit down and listen. This man has a way with a song that is rare.

"At a time when the chasm between East and West is growing daily and misplaced hostility and lack of communication are thwarting any efforts at building bridges, it is reassuring to know that there is still one medium that remains uncorrupted by petty bigotry and short-sightedness, and transcends all issues of race, religion and ideology. The Islamic Republic of Iran may not seem the most likely breeding ground for young up-and-coming musicians but, thanks to a few daring pioneers, doors that were seemingly locked tight by the strict moral laws have been cracked by a new generation of home-grown talent. Out of a musical landscape dominated by more traditional Prog-rockers, Metallers and the increasingly popular electronic and hip-hop sound, an Indie band named Hypernova was born." Now Iran is not too famous for its rock music, but these guys are going to change all that. Each member brings a different vibe and sound to the band to give it an even more unique edge. And even though they’re just another obscure band in the galaxy of musicians, their following is growing at a very fast rate, thanks mostly to their legions of underground fans who have helped spread the word. In all reality, these guys are no different from the rest of the rockers around the world; their music is all about having a good time and just rocking your brains out. They’re not in this game for the money, fame or glory. And they’re definitely not trying to change the world...or are they?"  NOX Magazine

www.hypernovamusic.com

At the intersection of your mind and your body lies Fina Dupa.  Colorado's premier funk, rock, and reggae quartet lays out original groove music designed to exercise the brain as well as the behind. Come enjoy the tones - if you like Jamiroquai, Soulive, Maroon 5, Galactic, the Headhunters, John Scofield, and Lenny Kravitz, you will dig Fina Dupa. If you don't know who any of those guys are, come out anyway...you will still dig Fina Dupa. Get your Dupa out here, come groove with Fina Dupa in Colorado or wherever you find us.

"Groove-centric, hook-heavy rock...a blend of Maroon 5 and the Police, though even that loose description may not be broad enough to capture the band's diversity." - Boulder Daily Camera. 

"Fina Dupa went the extra mile with their latest CD Give It Back." - Marquee Magazine.

B.L.A.C.K. is an original metal band formed in the Heart of the Rockies, Salida, Colorado, in 2006. The name B.L.A.C.K. describes the emotion and intense sound that comes from the combination of fused influences such as Black Sabbath, Zakk Wild, Rob Zombie, and AC-DC.

B.L.A.C.K. is a high-energy metal band that will surely get you out of your seat. Since the response was so overwhelming at their debut at the “Metal in the Mountains” concert in 2007, B.L.A.C.K. decided to step up their act and self-produce their first album, (self titled) B.L.A.C.K. This album is entirely written, recorded, produced, and mixed by the band.

Their sound is a powerhouse of intelligible, hard driving, grooves that will surely drive you into a frenzy, then lead you back to a softer place with songs such as “Mama” and “Hold Me Again.” These songs touch on the good ol’ power ballads.

Be sure to tune into the phenomenal intricacies of guitarist Lance “Desl” Cliff. Lance has written the majority of the music. Lance is a gifted guitarist whose influences and background forged the band’s powerhouse sound. Lance is a Denver native who moved to Nashville in the early 90s and became the touring guitarist for Tanya Tucker, performing in front of crowds in excess of 50,000 fans. After Lance’s touring days he decided to move closer to his parents, who now reside near Salida. This move introduced Lance to Carey.

Carey “Chainsaw” Hallett, who plays bass guitar, is a lifelong musician who claims to have been raised in front of a kick drum. He began playing guitar at the age of 12. Carey has been in numerous original bands over the years. He has enjoyed creating original songs throughout his entire musical life. He has also been a recording and live-mixing engineer for over 20 years. Carey, originally from Texas, feels it was his good fortune to have been subjected, at a young age, to his father’s country-rock band (The Rusty Gordon Band), a renowned act that wrote, recorded and toured throughout Texas and beyond in the 70s.

After their fusion of talents, Lance and Carey decided to find a singer, and after several attempts they found Bob “Wire” Bassinger, who has proven he has what it takes to be the band’s front man. Bob is one of those singers who, when his eyes roll back in his head, is capable of anything. Bob’s lyrical compositions, style, and charisma were the ingredients that launched the band into a whole new arena of possibilities.