Groundation’s first NZ tour

Groundation are expanding their ‘Here I am’ tour to NZ, for the first time.  Groundation is an original 9-piece roots reggae band featuring a full horn and backing vocal section. Saying that Groundation is a reggae band is merely scratching the surface. While capturing the essence of true roots reggae: Groundation aims to take the genre to a new height by blending elements of both jazz and dub in their sound. It is said that if you don’t know your past: you don’t know your future- well Groundation knows its past: and they’re stepping into the future. By combining roots classics with originals their shows become a lively celebration where audience and band are one.

National Critics and Independent Press have responded, calling Groundation: “Champions of the true sound”

LA’s Sound Spectrum states: “the lyrics cry to our generation just as Bob Marley did in his…their future in the world of reggae music is groundbreaking.”

Groundation has shared the stage and recorded with legendary reggae acts such as: Israel Vibration, Black Uhuru, Zap Mama, The Congos, Apple Gabriel and Marcia Higgs.

TOUR DATES:

10 Nov 2010: Auckland, 420.  Support from Hikoikoi & Yebiisu
11 Nov 2010: Hamilton, Altitude Bar.  Support from Cornerstone Roots & Native Sons
12 Nov 2010: Wellington, Bodega Bar. Support from Hikoikoi
13 Nov 2010: Rotorua, Crash Palace.  Support from Tait Kora