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VEGITATION ~ ALL ORIGINAL ROOTS JAM ROCK REBEL MUSICVegitation was formed in Ocean Beach, California, in 2002 by a like minded group of people joining in one mission...to make life better. The band brings positive music with a powerful message and universal appeal to the world. Vegitation 's sound is roots reggae mixed with classic rock, blues, and pop, put together to create their own unique, original sound that transcends ages and musical tastes. When you are a part of a live show, you are part of a movement and a family. Vegitation has put out three full length cds and is currently working on their fourth with new drummer Ishmael the Peacemaker.Ishmael the Peacemaker has been playing reggae music for more than 40 years. Ishmael has put out three of his own cds and has just released 'Gracious Gorilla', his fourth. He has been spreading his words throughout the world and is extremely excited about this merger.Vegitation has new strength and is currently booking shows worldwide. Be a part of the movement. Let the music bring you peace and the beats move your feet. Vegitation has become a must see act around the country.Vegitation has shared the stage with The Wailers, Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Skatalites, Wailing Souls, The Abyssinians, Ozomatli, John Brown's Body, Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad, Midnite, Yonder Mountain String Band, Steve Kimock, Karl Denson, Cake, Barrington Levy, Tea Leaf Green, Blue Turtle Seduction, Brett Dennen, Fishbone, Eek-a-Mouse, Ras Michael, B-Side Players, Sister Carol, the Itals, and many other international acts.Be a part of the revolution. Let the music bring you peace.
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Vegitation's fourth album will be released this summer! Hotter than ever and bound to spread all around the world. Get your copy at the official site - www.vegitationmusic.com PEACE, LOVE, REVOLUTION.The more you know the more you grow! Thanks and Respect!VegitationCLICK HERE to visit ISHMAEL THE PEACEMAKER!

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Member Since: 2/24/2005
Band Website: vegitationmusic.com
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Vegitation is:Dandelion - Lead Vocals and lyricsIshmael "The Peacemaker" Sealy - Drums & vocalsMason Boogie - Rhythm guitar and backup vocalsMike Lockrem - Bass guitar Jamie Thibodeau- PercussionJapheth Ketcham - Lead guitarArturo Salido - Keyboards and Backup Vocals

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Influences: All forms of reggae music, and a variety of artists, including Spearhead, Bob Marley, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Burning Spear, Bob Dylan, Phish, The Grateful Dead, Sade, Jacob Miller, Tupac, reggae, Dire Straights, Barrington Levy, The Skatalites, Wailing Souls, Sly and Robbie, Keller Williams, The Abyssinians, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, SOJA, Zap Mama, Fishbone, Les Claypool, Peter Tosh, Steve Kimock Band, Ras Michael, and many more!Summer Tour kickoff party at the Goat Head Saloon!
Sounds Like:Vegitation currently recording tracks at Metamora.
Record Label: None (but always looking)
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Red Square

Very nice establishment in downtown Albany. Great sound system, our first Sound Woman, and a good young local opener. Dandelion's uncles were in the house and saw him play for the first time. They ...
Posted by Vegitation on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:32:00 PST

A Night of Relaxation, Food, and Homegrown Love

We spent our night off at Dandelion's Mom's house outside of Mexico, NY. The gardens were phenomenal, the hospitality overwhelming, the food delicious, and the woodworking blew our minds. Much Thank...
Posted by Vegitation on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:27:00 PST

Vegitation hits the Rock with Thousands of One

We have been blessed with wonderful bar owners and staff along our journey thus far. We rolled into Rochester, NY, to a festival and a phat hotel. Dub Land Underground was our host for the show with...
Posted by Vegitation on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:23:00 PST

I Heart NY

We did not think we would make it to the show in time. But, Jah provides. He didnt want us to go thru the Holland Tunnel (a cop told us so), but he let us thru the Lincoln one. New York truly is th...
Posted by Vegitation on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:26:00 PST

Castaways found at sea

We rolled into beautiful Ithaca, NY, around 4:20 before the show. We were told of a waterfall in town that made Jamie and Dan strip down and cleanse themselves in the fresh, roaring water. Funny pic...
Posted by Vegitation on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:18:00 PST

The Moose is Loose

Good, down home people. We were not sure what to expect at a Moose Lodge in Doylestown, PA. Those folks know how to have a good time, I tell you what. The kindness of these people is pure and genui...
Posted by Vegitation on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:13:00 PST

Quakertown

We've got two nights off and we're hanging in Quakertown, PA. Last night we watched an amazing lightning and thunder storm roll through. Very refreshing. Today was a day of rest and more pizza for ...
Posted by Vegitation on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:09:00 PST

13th Floor

We arrived in Baltimore and the Belvedere Hotel, looked up, and up, and up. There, at the top of a beautiful old building was the club we were to play in. After our most difficult load in ever, we r...
Posted by Vegitation on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:22:00 PST

Whiskey Fest

Good Times. Our old friend Kelly decided to put on a festival to support our national tour. Much Thanks and Love to her for all of her work and effort, heart and soul that she put into the planning....
Posted by Vegitation on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:17:00 PST

The Igloo is Ice Cold

It is never good when the club owner walks up to us as we arrive and says he has no idea what is going to happen tonight. I and I Arkestra brought some good vibes. Much Love to Cheech.
Posted by Vegitation on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:27:00 PST