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Member Since: 18/08/2007
Band Website: www.myspace.com/thegreenisland
Band Members: David Noonan-drums, percussion, sounds, ideas
Influences: The great singers and players of instruments of Jamaica and elsewhere-Carlton and Familyman Barrett, Lloyd Knibb, Hugh Malcolm, Sly and Robbie, Skatalites, BMW, Ernest Ranglin, Justin Hinds, Don Drummond, Vin Gordon, Tommy McCook, Roland Alphonso, Horsemouth, Santa, Benbow, Squiddly, Tinleg, Cornell, Drumbago, Toots, Heptones, Silvertones, Scratch, Fela, Tony Allen, Ricky Wellman, Chuck Brown, Rare Essence, Zigaboo, Bonzo, Max, Elvin, Buddy, Gene, Chick, and Richie.
Sounds Like: The great rhythmic traditions and styles of ska, rock steady, reggae, rockers, go-go, afrobeat, jazz, n'awlins....
Record Label: Captain Happenin' Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

band introductions

This is the section where I get to tell folks about our excellent band. We first grouped together on 4/28/07 at Caboose to Zion studios in Whately, Ma. At that time, we had a slightly different line u...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:42:00 GMT

the start

Well, we can say confidently that Green Island has gotten off to a rousing start. The roof was lifting at Mocha Maya's, the vibes were tight, and the people dancing. it is a joyful sight to see dancin...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:36:00 GMT