Nominee – 1996 6th Annual LA Music Awards
Nominee for Independent Music Video of the Year at the 14th annual LA Music Awards
Reggae-Rock band with soul and funk hooks. Upbeat positive songs, inspired by California life and music. Fresh new sound, dynamic live performances. Won Best Reggae Album of the Year-LA Music and South Bay Music Awards, featured on national compilation, Fresh Produce, mid-west tour summer ’09.
**WINNER – Reggae Artist of the Year – 2009 Hollywood Music in Media Awards**
**WINNER – Best Reggae Artist of the Year – 2007 Los Angeles Music Awards**
Formed by childhood friends Danny Primavera (vocals, guitar) and Jeremy Odom (bass), transplants from Atlanta and the DC area, the two added Preston Nelson (drums) son of Juan Nelson, longtime bassist of Ben Harper, when relocating to LA in 2004. This band of basics was expanded upon and perfected by the addition of funky keyboardist, Jamie Bullock, soulful female vocals by Lara Beers and young saxophonist, Brian Landau.
Two years later, the band emerges with an upbeat sound of hip rhythms and unique melodies, built on traditional reggae roots and exploring the limits of harmony and lyrical substance.
The eclectic 13 track album takes the listener on a dynamic musical journey, incorporating positive vibes and inspirational choruses.
Sun-drenched tones in �Jealousy� and �Slow Down� keep the reggae-rock edge intact, and provide contrast with sweetly charming �Silly Bird�. Laid back grooves �Only Questions� and �Open Road� lend further depth to this collaboration of instrumental and melodic hooks.
This band represents the best that California has to offer towards a fresh direction of feel-good music.
Influences–Fat Freddy’s Drop, John Browns Body, Slightly Stoopid, The Police, Bob Marley, Jamiroquai and many others.
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Genre
Reggae Soul Rock
Band Members
Daniel Primavera- Guitars/Vocals
Jeremy Odom- Bass/Vocals
Jamie Bullock- Keys
Lara Beers- Vocals
Preston Nelson-Drums
Brian Landau- Sax
Lance Keller- Trombone
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Record Label
Bandubi Records
Bio
International Farmers is a persistent bunch. Anchored by Preston Nelson on drums (son of longtime Ben Harper bassist, Juan Nelson), the band interweaves a highly danceable form of modern reggae. The band was originally formed by childhood friends Daniel Primavera (guitar) and Jeremy Odom (bass). Their deep passion for reggae, hip hop, and punk came together in Atlanta, GA around the summer of 2000. Along the way musicians were added: the powerful and soulful Lara Beers on vocals, the funky and playful Jamie Bullock on keys, and the jazz master Brian Landau on saxophone.
Nine years later, the now six piece International Farmers is preparing the release of their 2nd full length album. Focused, precise, and full of harmonies the album promises to extend the bands’ large and in charge reggae attitude to a global audience.
“The new record is very much to the point. I can’t stop pressing repeat while listening to the early mixes. That’s always a fantastic sign” -Daniel Primavera (singer/songwriter).
The new album boasts 14 essential tracks and clocks in at almost 10 minutes shorter than their 13 song debut. Reggae dominates the vibe as a whole while echoes of soul, rock, funk, jazz, and flashes of punk are heard throughout. Lush vocal melodies will have you singing along after the first chorus. A touch of dub locks you in and doesn’t let go.
Get ready for a fresh reggae sound….
Current Location
Los Angeles, CA
General Manager
Jeremy Odom
Artists We Also Like
Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Black Seeds
Influences
Steel Pulse, Scientist, Juan Nelson, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, John Brown’s Body, Fugazi, Stevie Wonder, Alice Russell, The Black Seeds, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Breakestra, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Zen Robbi, Toots & The Maytals, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Stephen Marley, Soulive, Filibuster, Jackie Mittoo, Kevin Kinsella, Elliot Martin, Peter Broggs, Sly & Robbie, J Dilla, Roots Manuva, The Black Crowes, Hollie Smith, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Iron & Wine, Operation Ivy, Jimi Hendrix, Outkast, Nirvana, J-Live, Foo Fighters, Earth, Wind, & Fire, KRS-One, The Roots, Jamiroquai, Galactic, Michael Rose, Black Uhuru, Black Roots, Augustus Pablo, 10ft. Ganja Plant, Avail, Dennis Bovell, The Police, Bad Brains, The Aggrolites, AIFF, Sam Cooke, Al Green, Wilson Pickett, Stewart Copeland, The Abyssinians, Baden Powell, The Bamboos, Bad Religion, Barrington Levy, The Beastie Boys, The Black Keys, U2, Seaweed, Burning Spear, Misty In Roots, The Slackers, Helmet, Dub Trio, Quantic, Little Brother, De La Soul, Citizen Cope, Dennis Brown, K-OS, Steve Winwood, Jose Gonzalez, Pharoahe Monch, Recloose, Joe Dukie, DJ Fitchie, Erykah Badu, Culture, King Tubby, Hope Sandoval, Junior Byles, A Tribe Called Quest, Radio Citizen, Kings Of Leon, Fela Kuti, Don Drummond, Gregory Isaacs, The Pharcyde, Cypress Hill, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin, The Budos Band, Buena Vista Social Club, Sense Field, Ignite, Sick Of It All, Butch Cassidy Sound System, The Cars, Hot Water Music, Band Of Horses, Gnarls Barkley, Leela James, Goapele, 9th Wonder, Chicago, Skyzoo, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Mississippi John Hurt, The Soul Of John Black, Thievery Corporation, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ray LaMontagne, 7 Seconds, Bonobo, Culver City Dub Collective, The Dead 60s, Bloc Party, RJD2, Jawbreaker, Jets To Brazil, Lifetime, Twilight Circus, Snapcase, Slum Village, U-Roy, Dry & Heavy, Easy Star All-Stars, Stubborn All-Stars, Buju Banton, The Royals, Katchafire, Murs, Wu-Tang Clan, Brand Nubian, Rage Against The Machine, Sly and The Family Stone, Parliament, Minor Threat, Descendents, My Morning Jacket, Ashton “Family Man” Barrett, Grey Area, Jurassic 5, Storytellers, Common Rider, Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, Wailing Souls, The Strokes, TM Juke, James Brown, The Clash, Strange Fruit Project, Tommy Guerrero, Tom Petty, Spoon, G. Love & Special Sauce, John Legend, The Nextmen, Danger Mouse, Clinton Fearon & The Boogie Brown Band, The Gladiators, The Whigs, Smashing Pumpkins, Nas, Atmosphere, Bouncing Souls, John Butler Trio, Damian Marley, The Congos, The Skatalites, Cali Agents, Nightmares On Wax, At The Drive-In, Radiohead, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Dr. Israel, Dr. Dre, Raphael Saadiq, J. Boogie’s Dubtronic Science, Rico Rodriquez, Yabby You, Jsan and The Analogue Sons, The Lions, Bill Withers, Better Than A Thousand, Orgone, Ozomatli, Gorillaz, Adele, Tre Hardson, People Under The Stairs, Israel Vibration, Bradley Nowell, Sublime, Luciano, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars, The Meters, Kool & The Gang, Sade, Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra, Lauryn Hill, Beck, Black Star, Black Crucial, Prince, Nomo, Hepcat, The Ethiopians, David Hillyard, Matumbi, Horace Andy, Quicksand, Dubmatix, Bill Laswell, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Fugees, Super Cat, Alicia Keys, Pete Rock, Bedouin Soundclash, Blue King Brown, Gorilla Biscuits, Joe Strummer, Jeru The Damaja, The Upsetters, Curtis Mayfield, John Coltrane, Prince Fatty, Prince Jammy, Wax Tailor, Antibalas, Connie Price & The Keystones, Nate “Silas” Richardson, Daniel Delacruz, Capital Letters, Ranking Joe, Third World, Snoop Dogg
Website
www.internationalfarmers.com www.myspace.com/internationalfarmers
Booking Agent
Jamie Bullock, Daniel Primavera