De Amerikaanse reggae-rock band Passafire is in 2015 begonnen met haar grote Europese tour. Ze hebben een sterke dynamische live performance en presenteren hun nieuwe album Vines.

"Formed in 2003 in Savannah, Passafire has built its strong reputation within the U.S. reggae scene through constant touring, along with a series of self- assured, largely self-produced records. The band has secured their place in the exploding U.S. reggae scene, yet musically they are often far apart from many of the bands in the community, with a growing emphasis on alternative rock and prog rock elements. Their lyrical content is often outside the norm as well, avoiding standard party themes, preferring to craft songs about love, the fight for good over evil, the relationship with man’s best friend, and, yes, even aliens in the propulsive “Souvenir.”

The band members – singer/guitarist Ted Bowne, drummer Nick Kubley, bassist/vocalist Will Kubley and keyboardist Mike DeGuzman have grown up together, and over the years, as their individual stylistic preferences have changed, they’ve intertwined until the music becomes stronger like vines growing around each other. These four have become a super tight unit which has led to a comfort level on stage and in the studio that Passafire has never achieved before.

As for how their fans and peers will react to Vines as Passafire travels further into orbit away from the basic tropes and confines of the reggae scene? DeGuzman says, “This is our family, our friends, and our fan base, but I like to think they are growing with us.” Just a few more vines to intertwine and strengthen this complicated, beautiful foundation for Passafire.

Be part of this magical journey through a fantastic musical mixture of Passafire!"