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Of Good Nature, with Mike Pinto, Sons of Paradise

  May 16, 2018 9:00 PM

Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Advance Price: $10 / Day Of: $12

Of Good Nature is an indie rock-reggae group that was formed in Charlotte, NC in 2011 by front-man, guitarist Cameron Brown and drummer, percussionist Joey Vachon. Coming up in the thriving music scene in the Queen City has been vital to the band's early success, as well as the blending of rich musical styles which transcends foundations of rock-reggae to progressive instrumentals of funk and rock n' roll. The sophisticated fusion of genres stem from the band's well-versed members; trombonist Brandon Hucks, bassist Jon Reed, and drummer David Hamilton Jr.

The 2011 debut album, Just Add Water, won Indie-Ville Reggae Album of the Year - Nashville, TN. On October 23rd 2015, their sophomore album, Life Worth Livin, debuted at #5 on the iTunes Top Reggae Album Chart. The band was featured in Irie Magazine : Cali Edition (November), scoring their own "Respect" multi-page write up and has thousands of monthly views and listens on Spotify + YouTube.

On June 23rd 2017, Of Good Nature hit the iTunes Reggae Single Charts. The single, "Sit Around", features fellow rock-reggae frontman, Zach Fowler of Sun-Dried Vibes and was engineered + mixed by Ted Bowne (PASSAFIRE) in St. Petersburg, FL. The collaborative piece speaks to the anticipation and contemplation that comes along with creating and pushing passionate music out into the world. The band claims, "Ted was the ideal producer for this. His creative direction brought some tenacity to the song but still retained the relaxed pace the track was built on."

Mike Pinto is a true storyteller who captivates fans around the world with his undeniably distinct voice and exceptional songwriting. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pinto has become a prominent fixture in the Southern California music scene after living in San Diego for the past seven years. His gritty East Coast perspective of life, blended with the laid-back California lifestyle, creates a dichotomy that is so uniquely original that when someone asks, "What kind of music is this?" the answer can only be, "It's Pinto."

Constantly evolving as an artist and songwriter, Pinto's songs are both deeply personal and widely relatable. His lyrics cover a broad spectrum of subjects, from thrilling victories (*Lost and Found*) to agonizing defeats (*Bad Luck*); from the appreciation of life (*One More Time*) to the fear of death (*A Thousand Years Ago);* from Pinto's struggle with vices in Southern California (*Temptation*) to a prostitute's struggle with addiction in Atlantic City (*Tricky Nicky*). With his signature narrative style, Pinto explores life chapter by chapter, all with a light-hearted satire rich with depth.

Pinto's newest album, *Truthful Lies*, demonstrates his versatility as a songwriter and ability to masterfully blend rock, reggae, folk, ska and funk. Featuring special guests Junior Marvin (Bob Marley); Chuck Treece (Bad Brains, Billy Joel, G Love); George Laks (Lenny Kravitz); and Jesse Wagner and Roger Rivas (The Aggrolites), the album topped the iTunes Reggae and Billboard Reggae charts, debuting at #1 and #2 respectively.

Sons of Paradise is a high energy reggae rock jam band with a unique style and sound from Raleigh, NC. Originating in 2009, the former high school classmates have performed at many music venues across the state of North Carolina. Their music brings about beach-like relaxation while delivering meaningful lyrics of unification. Sons of Paradise has shared the stage with many touring reggae acts including Sun-Dried Vibes, Tropidelic, Treehouse, Bumpin Uglies, Roots of a Rebellion, The Elovaters and Edge Michael. The group is looking to branch out nationally after their debut album "Head Held High" was released in 2017. Sons of Paradise is currently recording their next work titled Through the Haze EP, which will be released at a later date in 2018.

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