Trouble in Paradise was formed in San Jose, California in 2003. Its members range from age 17 to 20 and have diverse musical influence, spanning the spectrum from the revolutionary lyrics and rhythms of Bob Marleys reggae tradition to more contemporary sounds of No Doubt, Dance Hall Crashers, and Rx Bandits.Trouble in Paradise blends these musical traditions into a unique and powerful sound they call their own. The band consists of: Ruben Bravo, bass, Monica Smith, vocals, Nathan Borofka, guitar, A.J. Montoya, drums, Jerry Holmes, baritone sax and Brama Sukarma on trombone.
ZERO Magazine
Local Music Spotlight, September 2007 issue:
For local fans of the San Jose ska scene, you may have noticed that Trouble In Paradise has recently transformed with a brand new line-up and a whole new catalog of songs. New and old members have joined forces and revived the ska epidemic one again. With a solid line-up for nearly a year now, Trouble In Paradise hold nothing back with their fresh contemporary tunes and prove that age simply does not matter (the members’ ages range from 17-20 years old!) Thanks to their enviable musical maturity, the band prides themselves on guitar and brass solos that will give you chills! With their impeccable ability to stay true to ska roots, Trouble In Paradise blends ska music traditions into an inimitable and powerful sound they call their own. They may have had a rocky past, but it almost goes without saying that the band’s future seems very promising. As for their diverse influences spanning the spectrum from Bob Marley to RX Bandits, it’s obvious that the only place this band is going is straight to the top. Keep checking back for your next opportunity to see Trouble In Paradise live, and don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes.
A review from the zine, "John Cooper Clarke: Punk Poet" by, Michelle Riot.
"Trouble in Paradise. I had previewed some tracks from their new album (available from myspace.com/troubleinparadise), and was really looking forward to seeing them live. What an amazing band! I was blown away not only by their talent, but by their ability to stay true to ska roots. Lead singer Monica sounded like a modern-ska version of Pauline Black from the Selecter. The other band members were talented and played the songs to perfection. I felt that, as a whole, the band knew what they were talking about. As Ive said countless times before, I only promote bands I feel are talented and have potential. Trouble in Paradise is another band added to the list! Overall consensus: This is what ska is supposed to sound like!"
TROUBLE IN PARADISE: "Wake Up" Battle of the Bands @ San Jose Skate 07/21/07 Video by Robby Palermo!
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