Inner Visions

This band from the U.S. Virgin Islands is getting rave reviews wherever they perform these days. They were billed over the past six years as the VI's best kept secret but that has changed quickly! Unlike many bands that have been around this long, they have only produced four albums.

Still, as fans got introduced to their sound they were quite surprised to find a band with solid, quality, seventies style roots reggae still around and recording. However, it is their live shows that separate them from the field!

"Inner Visions" has two strong lead vocalists that compose and perform their own compositions with conviction. Boasting three and at times four part harmonies make them unique by today's industry standards.

Just when you think the vibes are jelling from the tight vocals you hear, out jumps that unique rock style guitar that is great but never over the top. The rhythm section is tight and innovative. They borrow elements from other genres but remain grounded in roots which make them refreshing to listen to.

The band (like Morgan Heritage and others), has a strong family unit. It is comprised of:
Phillip "Grasshopper" Pickering (Guitar/Lead Vocals/Percussion)
Alvin "Jupiter" Pickering (Bass/BK Vocals)
Akiba "Mr. Snooze" Pickering (Keyboards/Rap Vocals)
Aswad "Hollywood" Pickering (Drums/Percussions).
Note: "Grasshopper" and "Jupiter" are brothers. "Mr. Snooze" and "Hollywood" are brothers and are both son's of "Grasshopper".

Rounding out this tight combination is Paul "Ossi" aka "Ras Paul" Samms (Lead Vocals/percussions) and on occasion Leroy "Spikening" Guiste (keyboards/BK Vocals).

Some reviews:

The Mood is electric and still the message roots!
Aldo Fonticiella (Staff Writer/ "Night Times") St. Louis, MO

I was Blown away by the energy, the harmonies, the vibe of their performance!
Steve Simon ("St. John Blues Festival Coordinator") St. John, USVI

"Inner Visions" give reason for the folk in the crowd to get on their feet and dance!
Bob Keyes ("Portland Press Herald") Portland, ME

The band was very well appreciated begging the band to do more than what was said to be the last song!
Sister Irie ("Moderator/Conscious Party Forum") Austin, TX

These guys are hotter than hot right now. Whoh!!
Professor Skank ("Skank Productions") St. Louis, MO

Discography:

1995 - Love One Another
1999 - Shalla-la/Tonight (Single)
2000 - Spiritual Dancer
2003 - Street Corner Musicians
2006 - Frontline

So get ready to rock! Get ready to dance! Get ready to be enlightened but most of all get ready to be "InnerGised" by this band! They will move you in ways you haven't been moved in awhile!

Recommended release:

	Title: Frontline Artist: Inner Visions Year: 2006 Label: Blue Bitch Music More info: www.innervisionsreggae.com Where to buy: Amazon \| CD Baby
Tracks: 01 - Blasphemers 02 - Front Line 03 - Mlk 04 - Everlasting Love 05 - Heartbreaker 06 - So Nice 07 - Can You Feel It 08 - Too Late 09 - Push 10 - Saturday Evening 11 - She Said 12 - Rebel 13 - Mama (This Rose Is For You)