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Steven Jacobo: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Vocals | Tony-Ray Jacobo: Keyboards | YT Boy John: Bass guitar | Tony: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric) | Carlos: Drums

Genre: Reggae & Ska, Rock

RIYL: The Police, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Sly & Robbie, Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Midnite, Rebelution, SOJA, Groundation, Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, 311

Upcoming Local Shows

• Soma — Saturday, June 8

• Sleep Train Amphitheatre — Saturday, July 20, 6:30pm

Song Downloads

• Dawn of Time

Related Links

• Tribal Seeds website

• As I Hear It · Feb. 6, 2008

• Pictures from Tribal Seeds Performance at Rookies
• MySpace page

Synoposis

Inception: Chula Vista, 2004

Influences: Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Midnite, the Specials, Lucky Dube, 311, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Culture, Rebelution, SOJA, Groundation, Slightly Stoopid, Pepper

Background:

Tribal Seeds were founded by two brothers, both raised playing instruments since early childhood. Lead singer Steven Jacobo writes the lyrics for the group, and his brother Tony-Ray Jacobo produces their music. They have toured throughout North America as well as Mexico and Hawaii and have shared the stage with Matisyahu, the Wailers, and Gregory Issacs.

In September 2008, Tribal Seeds won a Best World [Music] trophy at the San Diego Music Awards. Their Autumn 2011 tour featured 25 dates in two months, kicking off in Tucson, Arizona at the Rock on October 12, in support of their EP Soundwaves.

Discography