Mostly Marley

Mostly Marley started as a house gig, with the idea of bringing Classic Reggae to an otherwise starving audience. The name stems from having been asked; "What kind of music do you play?" The answer would always be; "Classic Reggae by various artists, but mostly Marley." As a core band of four, a basic rhythm section consisting of Billy Mendoza on bass, hailing from Oahu Hawaii, is a much traveled and experienced musician whose consistent and tasteful playing contains the glue that holds it all together. Russ Klyne on guitar, also known for his work with his own band Salvador Dream, Namedropper, and also as K-OS musical director never ceases to amaze with new, fresh and innovative ideas. Tim Proznick on drums who is one of Vancouver's most sought after musicians. Credits include Daniel Wesley, Hey Ocean, Shad, Kyprios & the Chaperones, Vince Vaccarro, Kia Kadiri, Moka Only, Sweatshop Union, The Ghostbrothers, and numerous other recording artists. Tilden Webb, when available, has been known to grace us with Keyboards who is easily one of the best keyboardists in the country. And last but not least, Mike Henry on vocals, having been raised in Southern USA, is well rooted in Old School Funk and Soul, Gospel and Blues, is part of his musical education. He's borrowed from each genre taking what works for his particular style. Reggae became a late appreciation and not so much in the years before Bob Marley's death, but now we've come to appreciate the man and his message and what he meant to so many; his fellow Jamaicans firstly and the effect he had on the rest of the world. The more we experience this music we've come to realize that it is not where you hail from, but Reggae is a state of mind because you feel the music in your soul. I think Peter Tosh put it best in saying that; "No matter where you come from, you're an African."