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St. John in the US Virgin Islands is home to this
unique sounding band. With over twenty-five years experience in the
field of reggae music you'd probably ask yourself why you haven't heard
of them before now. St. john is a tourist magnet in the Northeast
Caribbean and work was never a problem. When they would visit there,
Inner Visions would be a major highlight in their stay. Although Soca
and Calypso music is the dominant art form, no stay was complete without
an Inner Visions performance.
It was said to them over and over again that if they traveled they would
blow up and become a household name! Well, It was not until 2001 did the
band heed the call and did it's first official Stateside tour. It soon
became evident to new fans that this band had something that had been
missing in the field for years. Today they have a mystical mix of the
young and the mature performing together to bring you a sound that
touches people of all ages. The band is now joined by "Grasshopper's"
two sons who has driven the band to heights previously unheard of. Their
sound is a cultural journey through the the musical influences of
yester-year! The band has been influenced by the who and who's in
reggae. Burning Spear, Culture, Steel Pulse, Aswad, Bob Marley, Peter
Tosh, Jacob Miller, Dennis Brown, Beres Hammond (Today) and w/Zap Pow,
Third World, Inner Circle, Freddie McGreggor, Ernie Smith, Jimmy Cliff,
Chalice, and oh so many more, helped shape the sound the band has
presently.
Inner Visions is an Independant organization. It boasts two strong lead
vocalist and a three part hamony that will soothe the savage beast in
anyone. They do their own productions and spend quite a bit to ensure
that they give their fans the best quality recordings possible.
If they show up to a gig late? Usually they had some sort of problem.
This is a great record to have. "We hate being late" Says "Grasshopper,"
Our fans are worth the effort!" Usually they are quite early as they
like to meet, and greet fans while they scout the neighborhood. They
have traveled extensively now and the cry has been the same. "Where were
you guys all this time? You are the Virgin Islands Best kept secret!"
Well, they are a secret no more!!! |