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Anthony Williams: Vocals | Ben Blessing: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric) | Sid Hilarides: Drums | Steve Stotelmyre: Bass guitar | Arjay Pantig: Trumpet

Genre: Hip-Hop & Rap, Reggae & Ska, Rock

Sound description: Reggae-inspired hip-hop rock band.

RIYL: Rage Against the Machine, the Roots, Rancid, Slightly Stoopid, Tribal Seeds

Upcoming Local Shows

Related Links:

• http://www.irieside.com/

• Blurt: "When I Say Ocean, You Say Side" · Sept. 16, 2009

• Blurt: "Flying Lessons" · June 16, 2005

Synoposis

Inception: Oceanside, 2003

Influences: Rancid, Burning Spear, Santana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Pharcyde, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, the Roots, Bad Brains, Eric Clapton, Don Carlos, Wu Tang Clan, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Steel Pulse, Sublime, Green Day, Atmosphere, Ooklah the Moc, B-Side Players, the Rolling Stones, Sly and the Family Stone, Groundation, Third World, Suicidal Tendencies, the Roots, Nambomb

Background:

Irieside is a reggae-inspired hip-hop rock band based in Oceanside. Some members also play in the band Sound System. Accordingto the band, "Our style is a bit jam band, rock, reggae, ska, groove, and hip-hop."