The
Herbivores began performing at the University Bistro in 1989,
the only reggae club that was happening at that time and checking
other venues. Our lead guitarist at that time had family committments,
had to leave the band and our sax play, Jimmy Jake, had a friend,
JAY ROBERTS, that he said could fill in.
Well
say no more, Jay has been playing lead guitar with us for 10 years
now and the family bond has grown to encompass Jay's world of
jazz performers. Jay's best buddy, (Dirty) DANN McCORMACK, joined
the Herbs in 1993 as our keyboard player. Once again the family
came first. Jay and Dann grew up together, so it was natural that
he join. Dann's humor has brought the band through some difficult
moments, always with a smile on his face. Kelly Paletta, drummer
on our first album, GENETIC BEHAVIOR, was
a member of the Herbs for nearly 5 years. Kelly later married
Gretchen, with whom he has a beautiful son. Kelley still remains
an intergal part of the Herbs, still getting together for jam
sessions, parties and just hangin'.
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We
love every minute we spend together. We recorded our third album,
a LIVE recording, SAY YES, on Halloween
Eve. We had a CD release party on December 18th at the Columbia
City Theatre, Peak Studios, 3804 S. Hudson St., where we recorded
the album, bringing us full circle.
There
you have it, up to the minute info on the Herbs.
You
know the procedure, booking, info, merchandise,
just leave a message on (e)mail or call. Have fun today. ONWARD
AND UPWARD I SAY!!!
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Kelly
left the band to dedicate his time to his family and another "family"
member, Mark Arrington, joined as our drummer to record our second
album, HERBIVORES. His serious mannerism
and dedication to performing kept me in check all the time-- whenever
my mind would wander to the "grocery list", Mark was there to hail
me up! Mark and Lore had a beautiful son, thus Mark left the Herbs
to put his energies into his new family.
Again
the Herbs were on the lookout for a drummer. The
Rocket ad section was the way we found BRENDAN SCANLAN, our
current drummer. And what a find that was. Brendan, a
graduate of the Berklee School of Music, brings forth major
jazz influences into our material. His love of jazz and fusion,
has broadened our music once again.
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