Mike Pinto + Josh Heinrichs (formally of Jah Roots) + Dub City Renegades October 4, 2011

Mike Pinto has crafted an exceptional style of songwriting, with a truly unique take on Roots, Vintage Rock, Reggae, Ska and Classic Surf, but it's his distinct voice and seamless storytelling that has brought him success both in the States and overseas. With the release of his debut album (Little District, 2005), Pinto began his attack on the Philadelphia music scene as a solo artist. By 2006, underground success and a rabid growing fanbase allowed him to expand westward with two nationwide solo acoustic tours. The infectious sound garnered so much attention that Insomnia Radio added his single "One More Time" amidst a hard hitting compilation of the SoCal sound's brightest groups including DI and Slightly Stoopid, with the members of which Pinto often uses as his supporting band.

Pinto's music quickly traveled out of the continental States and can be found on Japanese compilations, on Hawaii's top radio stations by huge supporter and top radio personality Shaggy Jenkins as well as topping charts in Guam. As in Pinto fashion, the hype was followed up with tours where he sold out shows in Guam, Big Island, Maui and Oahu, creating even more buzz in the wakes.
http://mikepintomusic.com/fr_home.cfm

The reggae band, Jah Roots, was founded by Josh Heinrichs in 2001, along with four musician-friends from his hometown of Springfield, MO. Over the following eight years, they released five studio albums and toured extensively throughout the USA. During this time, Heinrichs wrote a number of songs that eventually gained fantastically large on-line & word of mouth notoriety, and were downloaded en masse all over the world. The band's success was recognized in the official media outlets in Guam, Hawaii, Europe, USA, Japan & South America. However, after years of playing to overflowing crowds at outdoor festivals and packed venues, the toll of non-stop touring & other discrepancies began to take a personal toll, & Heinirchs decided to step away from the band he had taken so far.

Aside from his new solo work, Heinrichs has also toured extensively with his friend, & musical spar, Cas Haley(America's Got Talent Runner Up - 2nd Season). They have even recorded ‘Favorites,' an as-yet-unreleased album of exciting new takes on their favorite classic & modern reggae songs.

In July 2010, Heinrichs released the album "Live in Hawaii", which debuted at #41 on iTunes Top 200 selling reggae albums on July 2, 2010. In Sept. 2010, Josh released "Josh Heinrichs & Friends"(Sept. 28) to a #4 debut on USA iTunes Best Selling Reggae Albums. It also peaked at #8 on Amazon's Top 20 Best Selling Reggae Albums. For this album Josh had the fortune of working with a legendary & international roster of artists to help build his first full solo album. The list includes members of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Katchafire, Inna Vision, The Green, Clear Conscience, 77 Jefferson, Cas Haley & more...

On May 17, 2011 "Jah Roots" was released internationally on GanJah Records. The acoustically driven album that Heinrichs called "A collection of his favorite songs from the albums he wrote while in the band, Jah Roots" debuted as Amazon's #1 Hottest Selling Reggae Album & at #6 on iTunes(USA) Top 200 Best Selling Reggae Albums.

"Emergency Spliff" was released on Aug. 16th 2011. This was Josh's album with his former Jah Roots bandmate and deejay, SkillinJah. The album officially debuted at #16 on iTunes Best Selling Reggae Albums. The album was also chosen to be featured on the front page of iTunes Reggae as part of their "New & Noteworthy" section.

Josh Heinrichs upcoming new solo album entitled "Satisfied"has been announced to be released on Oct. 18th 2011.
http://www.joshheinrichs.com/

Dub City Renegades is a seven piece roots reggae band out of the DC area. Their unique mix of traditional roots elements mixed with a modern DC vibe gives their music a fresh and unique east coast sound. United in values of respect, friendship, and their love of music, DCR create jams that soothe the soul, make you want to move your feet, and create a soundtrack for the journey we are all on.

The band became international when they performed in in Costa Rica in June of 2009 with some of the country's best reggae bands at Rainforest Aid 09. Big things are on the horizon for DCR - check the vibes!
http://dubcityrenegades.com/

Official Website: http://www.jamminjava.com/