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THE REGGAE ANGELS - AVAILABLE FOR FESTIVALS AND SPOT DATES
The messengers - the Reggae Angels, based in Oakland, CA have been on the road the last eight weeks opening for and backing Warrior King, Sly and Robbie, Junior Reid and Anthony B. August they were in Europe with Junior Reid. They are well known in North America, Canada and Hawaii.
Within the last five years, the Reggae Angels have completed a 50-city US tour backing and co-billing with Andrew Tosh (son of Reggae icon Peter Tosh), eight tours backing and co-billing with Junior Reid, two tours with the Abyssinians, two tours with Sugar Minott, a 9-week North America and Canada tour with Everton Blender, two western US tours with Warrior King, two U.S. tours with Anthony B, and numerous Hawaii tours with Sugar Minott, Everton Blender, Junior Reid and Frankie Paul. Previous to that, the Reggae Angels backed and co-billed with Don Carlos for four years on one off shows and tours in North and South America and Hawaii. They have also done numerous tours on their own.
The Reggae Angels have a universal message of guidance and inspiration towards good wholesome living. They well known, loved and appreciated. Lyrically their music is a guide toward good character, affirming qualities such as wisdom, generosity, and gratitude.
The Reggae Angels have one of the most extensive discographies of any American Reggae band. Their 10th release - Make Blessings - on the Explorer Recordings Label- is now selling well worldwide. Their 11th release - Prophetic Mission - is their latest release.
Their music is full of diverse arrangements, dynamics and musical changes. Their live show is well groomed after years of consistent recording, spot dates and touring. The Reggae Angels are doing their part to make the world a better place for all.
BIOGRAPHY: REGGAE ANGELS
Currently based in the San Francisco, Calif. East Bay, the Reggae Angels have been touring the last decade in the U.S., Hawaii, Canada and South America. They are well loved and respected. They’ve taken the message to many different places. Top international artists have had the Reggae Angels back them, including Don Carlos, Anthony B, Horace Andy, Michael Rose, Big Youth, The Abyssinians, Edi Fitzroy, Bernard Collins, Carlton & The Shoes, Junior Murvin, Clinton Fearon, Everton Blender, Sugar Minott, Andrew Tosh, Shinehead, Junior Reid and Frankie Paul. The band has consistently met the needs of world-class performers, touring with them to the far reaches.
The Reggae Angels vocalists are Fenton Wardle and Cynthia Roots. Lead vocalist and bandleader Fenton Wardle started playing for the public at the age of twelve, playing his accordion in the streets in San Francisco. In 1982 Fenton fronted his first band Ily in New Hampshire, where he attended Dartmouth and graduated in 1984. In 1986 he formed a band on the West Coast called The Chosen Few. In 1989 the band re-grouped as The Elevations. Fenton sang lead and harmony vocals and played keyboards. With the Elevations, he produced two albums- Jah Guide and Good Judgment. In 1992 Fenton left the Elevations and started the Reggae Angels.
For his Reggae Angels unit, Fenton has produced Guard the Honor, Jealousy, Truth and Conviction, Spirit, Signs and Wonders, Which Road Will You Choose, Live Positive, Come To Jah, Save Our Souls, A Heart With Love, Balance and Make Blessings. Augustus Pablo is featured playing melodica and synthesizer on the earlier works, adding his melodious far eastern sound. The early mixing was done in Jamaica with some of the top engineers there including Sylvan Morris, David Rowe, Soljie, Dr. Marshall and Hugh Palmer. Scientist mixed the next four CDs in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. Balance, Make Blessings and Prophetic Mission were mixed at Lion and Fox recording studios, in Alexandria, Virginia by Jim Fox. The Reggae Angels have one of the most prolific catalogues of any American based reggae band, including 11 CDs and numerous dubs.
Fans of reggae know The Reggae Angels deliver high-energy performances with a happy, uplifting sound and sincere message. Their music speaks of God consciousness. Their lyrics contain spiritual insights and teachings --- the message. All different ages and kinds of people love and appreciate the Reggae Angels, especially the spiritually inclined. Their focus is on clarifying the message of the prophets --- advice and prayers to bring us closer to God. The Reggae Angels have their own recording studio in Oakland, California called The Workshop, where they help produce other artists as well as their own works. See the website - www.ReggaeAngels.com for music samples and their upcoming show schedule.
Reggae Angels -- Make Blessings
1. Is That Jah Love
2. Love And Respect
3. Where There Is Love
4. Marriage
5. Don't Be A Complainer
6. Time
7. Please Our Lord
8. Just Do It
9. Make Blessings
10. Withhold Not Good
11. Ask For Our Neighbor
12. Anger
13. Satan's Army
14. Over The Rainbow
Reggae Angel born as Peter Fenton Wardle currently based in San Francisco. Started singing to
the public at the tender age of twelve in the streets of San Francisco with is accordion.
Between 1982 and 1992, Fenton formed three bands including IIY, Chosen Few and
Elevations. With the Elevations, he produced two albums Jah Guide and Good Judgment.
In 1992, he left the Elevations and started the Reggae Angels. Since then Reggae Angels as
recorded a huge catalogue (11 Albums). Their albums included Guard The Honor, Jealousy,
Truth And Conviction, Spirit, Sign and Wonder, Which Road Will You Chose, Live Positive,
Come To Jah, Save Your Soul, A Heart With Love and Balance. In the last two years, Reggae
Angels has simply been the most toured band in America, including a 50 city tour with Andrew
Tosh, a 30 city tour with Junior Reid and Abyssinians, and 9-week tour of USA, including
Hawaii and Canada, with Everton Blender.
Now, Reggae Angels release their twelfth album entitled Make Blessings, mixed by Jim Fox.
This is their best work to date, as they say, experience teaches wisdom!
