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Awarded “Best Entertainer of 2003” recently
by the 2004 Chicago Music Awards. Roots Rock Society, founded in December
of 1986, strongly believes in keeping their heritage and culture alive
with their energetic live show and innovative blend of reggae, calypso,
soul, zouk and other rhythms of the African Diaspora.
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Hailed as “Chicago legends” by Tribune’s
Metromix TV and “Chicago’s Premier Reggae Band”
by WGN Morning News with their one of a kind sound, sometimes
being described as tropical soul or “root soul”. |
In 2003 with the release of their award winning CD
“Riddim to Riddim” RRS reached one million viewers and
listeners with television and radio performances, matched with articles
and ads in newspapers and magazines. Critics have labeled RRS “Nation’s
Best”.
What makes RRS stand out are their live performances
as well as their original recorded material. Timeless tracks, smooth
vocals, vibrant instrumentals matched with exotic rhythms and delightful
lyrics performed in English with Spanish and French accents. It is
a fine mixture of quality and care with a healing effect leaving you
wanting more. Their 1997 CD “Again” reached over 200 radio
stations worldwide. Play lists and letters were coming in from the
US and places as far away as France, Africa, New Guinea, Germany,
Poland, Spain and Ireland.
| RRS has shared the stage with acts such as L.L.
Cool J, Earth, Wind and Fire, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Dave
Matthews collaborator Tim Reynolds, Third World, Burning Spear,
Mighty Sparrow, Youssou N’Dour, Ritchie Havens and Toots
and the Maytals to name a few. Wesley Snipes while filming “U.S.
Marshals” played congas with the band during a local Chicago
performance. Mark Curry (Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper) opened
for RRS at a showcase performance for the NACA National Conference
for Colleges in Indianapolis. Also in June of 2001 RRS was selected
to perform for Rodger Ebert’s birthday party on Lake Michigan. |
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RRS, with a strong reputation among musicians and industry
personnel, has appeared at select theaters, colleges, corporate events,
festivals, private parties, museums, churches and where there is sunshine
and water. Each member of  RRS
is college educated and has a strong commitment to professionalism
and conducts performance workshops on Black Culture music in inner
cities and in the suburbs. Putting God first, RRS can be found working
in the community offering the gift of sound to aid in feeding the
needy, education, homelessness and peace. All ages and ethnic audiences
are attracted to RRS’s dynamic live performances.
If you have seen them before – see
them again. If for the first time – come for the surprise of
your life.
Since its inception Roots Rock Society has released
2 cassette tapes and 3 CDs:
Roots Rock Society – 1987
Basement Session – 1991
Again – 1997
Riddim to Riddim – 2002
La Familia - 2007
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