San Diego Reader

Nolan Clark: Drums | Daniel Montgomery: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric) | David Ornelas: Vocals | Arthur Tilley: Bass guitar

Genre: Blues & Soul, Reggae & Ska, Rock, World

Sound description: Soulful reggae rock.

RIYL: Stone Senses, Psydecar, 56 Hope

Upcoming Local Shows

• Winstons — Saturday, July 6, 9pm

Related Links

• Stranger website

• Blurt: "Seaside Sellout" · Feb. 29, 2012

• Blurt: "Like Lil Jon Took Some Ecstasy" · June 11, 2008

• MySpace page

Synoposis

Inception: Chula Vista, 2000

Influences: Burning Spear, Sublime, StoneSenses, the Mighty Diamonds, Peter Tosh, Iration, Psydecar

Background:

Based out of South Bay near the most heavily crossed border in the world, Stranger draws influence from the diversity of the people around them as well as from each other. It is multicultural and musical diversity that gives Stranger a presence. The band’s sound blends reggae roots with many styles ranging from (but not limited to) rock to hip-hop to blues, while offering the listener universal messages of life, love, and spirituality.

In September 2009, the band won Best World Music at the San Diego Music Awards.

Discography